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The Ever Competitive And Motivating MDI

My short stint at MDI could be expressed as Breathtaking, Joyful, Introspective and of Corse an Interacting one. The uniqueness about MDI what I felt till now is that no matter how tiring or hectic your schedule is you will tend to find time for your passion and if no passion will now, I am sure you will develop one over here, With even professors playing during evening and also getting defeated by their students at sports shows the love for passion and drive to learn is present in every brick and corner of this MDI campus.

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Discipline And Diversity - MDI

I would like to start my experience so far with the most important learning from my induction week. We came as individuals here thinking to achieve high in life. But what these initial few days taught us is that you are not an individual here, you are a batch. Seniors inculcated this feeling of you being a batch is something which I feel would not have ever been there. From seeing that everyone is awake for sessions and classes to keeping extra food for fellow mates when the mess is about to close.

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My Love - MDI

I would like to describe my experience of the academic and cultural atmosphere of the first month as an MBA-HR aspirant at MDI Gurgaon being a fresh engineering graduate from SRM University, Chennai. It all started when I first entered the campus of MDI Gurgaon on 12th of June. I was awestruck by the beautiful lush green campus, dotted with trees and sporting magnificent red brick buildings. But, coming from the 250 acre campus of SRM University, the 37 acre campus felt tiny in comparison. I started to find very contrasting scenarios at MDI compared to that of my undergrad engineering college. Anonymity was an obvious consequence in SRM with a batch size of thousands. People hardly knew each other's names, everyone stayed in their own circles and there were hardly any opportunities for socialization. Compared to that, MDI felt like a close-knit family from day one. Everyone in the hostel helped each other out, even in the initial days. Here at MDI, it is hard work at all hours, even from day one, but we bonded with each other over our struggles and somehow this made it much easier. Classes started in a few days and we were put in a rigorous academic schedule filled with case studies, tests and presentations. It took a little time but I am slowly getting used to the hectic life of an MBA aspirant. I expected that as usual class will soon form its own internal groups. But, it was different this time, owing to all the activities we did in classes and also the Inter-Section competitions, which brought the whole class together and we experienced real joy and power of unity. Another contrast from the atmosphere of a typical engineering college was the friendly and helpful attitude of all the seniors and faculty members, who extended us their full support to help us get settled in the college. All in all, it has been a thoroughly enriching experience here and I hope to learn and experience a lot more in the coming months.

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The New Reality - MDI

If I were asked to choose a memorable experience at MDI or tell someone what is undeniably unique about our campus, I would definitely pick our week-long induction process to narrate to them. It all started on one fateful night, on the 14th of June 2018. This was when we were initiated to the life of an MBA (presumably) by our beloved student council. They set the tone right from the word go, and it has been continuing ever since. The most remarkable thing about this first interaction was that it was in total contrast of what everyone was expecting or had hoped for.

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The First Month At MDI Gurgaon

Management Development Institute! These words will not just define the next two years but my entire lifetime. It’s been only one month here and I believe I have performed on levels I never knew even existed and learned more things than I ever had. Living and studying with some of the best minds in my country, the kind of peer-to-peer learning experienced here is unmatchable. The presence of a strong alumni base and exceptional faculty at this institute ensures a wholesome learning experience. Before coming to MDI, I had mentioned multi-tasking as one of my strengths in my interviews and applications to other B-School but in the past month, I have realized I never really knew what multi-tasking was. Attending classes and completing assignments of seven different subjects, preparing and attending different industry exposure sessions, managing the major upcoming cultural event (keeping in mind there could be a surprise quiz the next day), cheering for my team during the sport events and then celebrating the victory, studying the case for a national level competition, keeping myself updated and preparing myself for the upcoming placement season, all in a single day! That’s what life is like in a B-School. It is overwhelming but trust me when I say this, it is an exhilarating experience! My family members are worried on a regular basis because of my sleep schedule but little can I make them realize that my dreams do not let me sleep anymore and power naps refuel my energy way more quickly than a full night's sleep. Getting into a formal suit within a couple of minutes did not even seem remotely possible, but at MDI, nothing is impossible! I laugh at myself when I recall the days before joining MDI back at my place, how I was worried about numerous things regarding my college but have a hard time now remembering any. For me, MDI is not just an institute, it is an experience on a whole, which I believe will be the most memorable one in the journey of my entire life and it will never truly be possible for me or anyone to put this experience down in words.

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My MDI

14Th July, 2018. 1 month since B School had begun. 30 days just flashed by! I cannot think where my time had gone. From the induction week, to classes, to club activities, to playing the drums, to basketball, to hurting my leg during basketball and going to the hospital, to the frustration at not getting to play but not having time to play anyway, to more assignments and 4:00 am deadlines, to buying a new tie and socks for sessions! Life. Was. Hectic!

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A Story Of A Mandevian - MDI

On 12th June as I alighted on Gurugram railway station for the very first time in my life, I could feel the agglomeration of my dreams swarming through my mind. It was one of the most memorable moments of my life as I was about to take the first step towards realization of my dreams, I was about to join MDI Gurgaon.

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A Chess Match, MDI, And My Experience

It was getting intense. He could see the winning move. He was too eager to just end it in the next move and claim victory in a hard-fought match. As he was going to make the killing move, I said “Check.” All his joy changed into despair, he didn't see it coming. There was no way out of the vicious repetitions. He had 2 minutes extra on the clock and couldn’t take a draw. Three repetitions had happened and he was aghast. Didn't shake hands and just went away disgracefully. I was happy to get a draw but not so happy with his behaviour.

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