'I' Becomes 'We' When You Enter The IIM Ranchi Family - Surodeep Bhowmick's Induction Memoir

 

 

The first achievement unlocked. https://youtu.be/_XRf4kb4J24 --- here’s the link; now you can take a look at our pride, IREMPOKELY.

IREMPOKELY might not have made much sense at 11:30 am on 17^th, but on 18^th evening it defined the 21 of us. And the same goes for all the other groups as well for sure.

But this was just the beginning.

The next day we had a ‘KNOW YOUR CITY’ Challenge. Going on a city tour with the whole batch and having fun cannot be described using mere words. You will have to experience it to know how it feels. Management Challenge 2 helped us a lot to garner insights about the various disciplines of management as we got to set up kiosks for exhibitions and interact with seniors and faculty members. The preparatory sessions were very thoughtful and helpful sessions --- but I won’t go into the academic discussions!

 

In front of Dhoni's House

 

I had a vice when I joined IIM Ranchi --- I wasn’t punctual. But after being late for the sports meet (I won’t go into the details as I don’t want to embarrass myself any further), I have learnt my lesson --- Deadlines are Sacrosanct. Now, I am a minute early to wherever I am supposed to be but never a minute late.

And now comes Management challenge 3 --- the whole batch divided into Dance, Drama, Creatives and Music group prepared for the cultural evening that was supposed to be held on the final day! And the fun we had --- inexplicable! From the word go till the standing ovation that the final music team got, it was once in a lifetime experience.

All those sleepless nights, all the efforts that went into everything, all the connections that we developed --- it transformed us. Staying away from home for the first time in my life (being a fresher who pursued schooling and graduation from his hometown), I didn’t miss my home once till now. This is my home away from home. And the takeaway from this Induction Program --- I am not I alone anymore, I am WE now, a Family --- IIM Ranchi Family.

 

The author of this article is Surodeep Bhowmick, from batch 2017-19.