The first day we arrived in our IIM Udaipur campus was full of excitement for all of our batch mates. For me, it was a bittersweet experience. Somehow my airline misplaced the checked in luggage at layover airport and I felt stranded at an unknown place for the first time in my life thousands of mile away from home. But this prevailing thought did not sustain any longer as I eventually met some of my peers. Within a very short period, we bonded well, shared our stories and started our journey to IIM Udaipur.
I was captivated not just by the exquisite surroundings, but also the vibe of the campus which can attract any management aspirant to its core. The expectation of sandy Rajasthan and sweltering heat was tossed out of the window as monsoon shower promised something else totally unbeknownst to me in this side of the world. The academic experience of the campus was on a similar note as from first day itself we faced the music of rigorous curriculum our university proud of and to be very precise, I accepted the challenge with both my hands, especially after coming out of torpid IT culture. Apart from the learning itself, the process of learning was something unique I never experienced before and it resonates with the campus experience.
I have been in several elegant campuses across the country such as IITs with long years of heritage as well as experienced their lush green landscape and natural ecosystem. But within a very short period, IIM Udaipur has transformed itself into one of the most beautiful campuses across the country with the culture of environmental consciousness and ecological sustainability. It is an emblem of great effort from the founding members of this institution so that students can bring in same vigour within the campus and put a mark in the world.
The interactive sessions with the industry leaders is another feather in the cap to the campus experience where we have the opportunity to understand the global scenario of management across the diverse market segment. At this nascent stage of MBA program, it's like a chance to practically test the knowledge learned inside the classroom.
Established as an autonomous body, the institution itself is like a successful start-up venture and entrepreneurship culture complements to its mission and vision. Moreover, student-driven club and community bring in a fresh perspective through intrinsic mind-boggling activities. All these would transform the campus experience into a global organization laboratory.
Which ABG company would I want to work for and why?
If I am given a chance, I would love to work for Aditya Birla Capital group. As I am looking for finance or consulting career post-MBA, this organization will be perfectly suitable for me. With the multitude of finance and insurance, asset management role Aditya Birla Capital group offers, I am confident this fortune 500 company will surely prove to be the best platform to launch myself into middle and higher management role. The value system of the company makes this company big in my life. I want to be part of it and experience something like ‘Power of 5’.