According to the Oxford dictionary, unique means “being the only one of its kind” or “particularly remarkable, special, or unusual”. So then what makes my college the only one of its kind or special or unusual?
Have you ever been deciphered by a psychologist? Or have you ever been caught redhanded, subconsciously hiding those attributes which could be unearthed only after proper introspection? We are quite seasoned players in covering our real selves. But there are some ulterior motives (ego satisfaction, inferiority complex, etc.) in doing so.
When people think of any Indian Institute of Management, they often picturise an organization driven by engrossed people, people living a fast life, life with goals and targets, targets that make you run a marathon, marathon which doesn’t let you pause for a moment and actually “LIVE” that moment. At least that is what I thought about IIMs before becoming a part of one. But life never seizes to surprise you.
It hit me like rock bottom, then lifted me and threw me upwards into the sky. Then tackled me from both sides, squeezing the lungs out of me, making me gasp for air, only to help me back up a second later, back to normal then. No harness, no support. My stomach lurched, I was going to be sick and none of the above was merely restricted to physical distress. The ‘Experience’ had taken over. XIMB hit me like a breath of fresh air immediately followed by a slap called a reality check. Having described in brief the roller coaster of emotions., it’s time to bring to light the medium, or the engine of this roller coaster ride called MBA, the people who were sitting on the very same seats just a year earlier. Yes, I am referring to my seniors. It’s been just under three weeks since the doors opened to XIMB, but the experience had begun much earlier, with our interaction with the previous batch. Having said that, the real taste of a B-School was one we got when we reached the campus. From our pre-course assignment, one to one interaction with them to our (extremely ‘enlightening’) stress interviews. From learning basic business etiquettes to late night bonding sessions and inter-block competitions. The first three weeks have had it all, and for that, we have none other than our previous batch to credit. This experience that we’ve had is one they have tailor-made for us and as I write this, I know this is only just the beginning. So yes, to reiterate, what sets XIMB apart, what sets the campus apart, and definitely what is shaping up my MBA life at the moment, is the batch of seniors.
After all the chaos and anxiety surrounding which college to get into, I chose to be a part of XIMB. I have heard many stories about its culture, its legacy that it carries with it for the past 30 years. With a lot of thoughts running and with a bit of nervousness I started my journey.
For every MBA aspirant, approximately nine months from the day CAT registration starts till the time they join the college is very crucial and at the same time it is very important how we make each and every decision during this span of time which includes which exams to give, which colleges to apply for and finally which college to choose.
According to the Oxford dictionary, unique means “being the only one of its kind” or “particularly remarkable, special, or unusual”. So then what makes my college the only one of its kind or special or unusual?
Have you ever been deciphered by a psychologist? Or have you ever been caught redhanded, subconsciously hiding those attributes which could be unearthed only after proper introspection? We are quite seasoned players in covering our real selves. But there are some ulterior motives (ego satisfaction, inferiority complex, etc.) in doing so.
When people think of any Indian Institute of Management, they often picturise an organization driven by engrossed people, people living a fast life, life with goals and targets, targets that make you run a marathon, marathon which doesn’t let you pause for a moment and actually “LIVE” that moment. At least that is what I thought about IIMs before becoming a part of one. But life never seizes to surprise you.
It hit me like rock bottom, then lifted me and threw me upwards into the sky. Then tackled me from both sides, squeezing the lungs out of me, making me gasp for air, only to help me back up a second later, back to normal then. No harness, no support. My stomach lurched, I was going to be sick and none of the above was merely restricted to physical distress. The ‘Experience’ had taken over. XIMB hit me like a breath of fresh air immediately followed by a slap called a reality check. Having described in brief the roller coaster of emotions., it’s time to bring to light the medium, or the engine of this roller coaster ride called MBA, the people who were sitting on the very same seats just a year earlier. Yes, I am referring to my seniors. It’s been just under three weeks since the doors opened to XIMB, but the experience had begun much earlier, with our interaction with the previous batch. Having said that, the real taste of a B-School was one we got when we reached the campus. From our pre-course assignment, one to one interaction with them to our (extremely ‘enlightening’) stress interviews. From learning basic business etiquettes to late night bonding sessions and inter-block competitions. The first three weeks have had it all, and for that, we have none other than our previous batch to credit. This experience that we’ve had is one they have tailor-made for us and as I write this, I know this is only just the beginning. So yes, to reiterate, what sets XIMB apart, what sets the campus apart, and definitely what is shaping up my MBA life at the moment, is the batch of seniors.
After all the chaos and anxiety surrounding which college to get into, I chose to be a part of XIMB. I have heard many stories about its culture, its legacy that it carries with it for the past 30 years. With a lot of thoughts running and with a bit of nervousness I started my journey.
For every MBA aspirant, approximately nine months from the day CAT registration starts till the time they join the college is very crucial and at the same time it is very important how we make each and every decision during this span of time which includes which exams to give, which colleges to apply for and finally which college to choose.
