It is 3 AM in the morning. The incessant honking of vehicles that was prevalent a few hours ago has faded into a state of tranquility. The traffic jams that stretch through the length and breadth of every available road have disappeared. Calmness prevails at this time of the hour when the city is in a state of a dreamless slumber. Against this backdrop there is someone in sector 17 who is wide awake, working hard. No, I'm not talking about Bruce Wayne in his alter ego saving Gotham from decadence. I'm talking about someone who is preparing him/her self to be the next corporate warhorse or the entrepreneur who may solve some of society's burning problems. I'm talking about the 'Mandevian', a term used to refer to the student who has passed through the red brick walls of this eminent B-school: Management Development Institute - Gurgaon. At 3 AM, it is not uncommon to find the residential hostel packed with students discussing cases, preparing presentations, solving assignments, working towards dealing with challenges of tomorrow. Those who prefer to work in silence are to be found in the library that's equipped with state of the art infrastructure that boasts about having 40,000+ resources. But staying sharp at this time of the hour requires energy. So, where would you get food this late in the night? I'm glad you asked. Enter Sharma ji's canteen, a place where you can find food and beverage round the clock that helps you refresh and get back to work to give your best in whatever you were onto. Irrespective of whether it is day or night, the campus is always buzzing with activity. Whether is the zeal to compete in a B-school competition or to beat the opponent in a game of football, the Mandevian is always engrossed in endeavors that push him beyond his limits to make a better version of himself.
The day begins at 8:30 AM with classroom sessions that predominantly focus on case based methodology of imparting knowledge. Up until 5:30 PM, the Mandevian engages in brainstorming activities that push him to look beyond the obvious to come up with solutions that make a difference. Post 5:30, it is a matter of priorities. Those who wish to meet their forgotten friend, sleep, manage to catch up with her. Others, who wish to engage in physical activities resort to playing sports. Amidst all this, there is also commitment towards various student clubs and committees that one has to dedicate time towards. The academic rigor, the pressure of meeting stringent timelines, the challenge of managing limited resources to achieve great outcomes prepares the Mandevian to take on challenges of the corporate world. One such industry where yours truly wants to seek challenges is the Aditya Birla Group’s financial services wing, the Aditya Birla Capital. He believes that working in this sector requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, ability to deliver quality under pressure, attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to blend effortlessly in a team and deliver results. But most importantly, to thrive here, a hunger to constantly learn and develop skills is what will pay off in the long run. It is due to these skills and the zeal and desire to keep learning that he has made him a perfect fit for this industry.