IIFT - The Changes Felt
Life at IIFT Kolkata has been a roller coaster ride in its true sense. All the expectations with which I came to college suddenly took a backseat and a totally new journey started. Within a flash, my daily routine took an upside down turn and I was following a schedule that I could never have expected of myself. All my notions about an MBA life which I had developed after watching movies and TV suddenly went down the lake and what we were looking at was real life management. The course for which we had come for, having expectations of an alluring life, high on fun and low on regulations, finally begun. Turns out to be, we were all in for a surprise. The initial few months at any top B school are not like I expected them to be. The schedule is rigorous, demanding, and at times, gruelling. IIFT K is no different. The first week at college itself gave us a glimpse of how competitive the corporate sector is, how it functions and what level of efficiency, sincerity and consistency is required. Two weeks into the college and I can already feel the change in myself. Coming from an engineering background where I never had to stress on time management due to the ample availability of free time, I have had quite a tough transition. But my routine has changed for the good. I have learnt how to manage time and prioritise activities. I have experienced immense stress and also learnt how to deal with it, all within a week.
