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5 Mantras For Surviving The First Year At A B-School

Jun 11, 2018 | 4 minutes |

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Hola newbies (even though I know I may be addressing some of those who have a work-ex as high as 5-6 years). Congratulations on landing in the college of your dreams. Let the feeling sink in for some time before you move on to what can only be called the best and the most challenging year of your academic career, if not life. First of all, not all that you hear is true. Yes, the first year is difficult, no two ways about it. But some things are over-hyped. It is better to discover the journey for yourself rather than just hearing & formulating pre-conceived notions about it. Still, having gone through the ordeal myself, let me take the opportunity and try to list down some hacks you can use to survive the dreaded first year at your b-school.

Things To Keep In Mind During The First Year Of MBA

I know the above pointers may not be the necessary & sufficient conditions for succeeding at a b-school. But the idea is to be kind to yourself. You will get there. You just need to choose your battles wisely and ace it. May the force be with you! Further Reading: 5 Survival Tips For The Class Of 2020 MBA First Term Ultimate Survival Tips By An IIM Bangalore Student 11 Tips And Tricks For Your First Year At An IIM MBA Survival Cheat Codes By An Extraordinarily Ordinary Student Of XLRI