And Then I Woke Up In Hell - Kriti Bhargava's Take On IIM Lucknow
And then I woke up. I looked around. No, I wasn’t in my 4- poster bed; this room is smaller. Heat? Summers? It was snowing yesterday! And Katie, Angelina, Ginny are nowhere to be seen. Wait, I am not in Hogwarts. I was in IIM Lucknow. Wait, wait, another realisation, I WASN’T HERMIONE GRANGER! Am I stoned? Maybe. But then a voice at the back of my head, responded- No darling, it’s happening for real. The shock was overwhelming. I was trapped between muggles. That too, competitive, boring, indifferent hell-ites. Smiling faces are an endangered species here. And snakes, lizard and wolves? I can actually write a book- “13 reasons why I hate hell”. Or maybe 30. Whatever. How could god be so cruel?? Didn’t he have the least bit of affection for me? Someone, Please get me my wand; I need to disapparate.
Kriti Bhargava
5 Things To Do While You Are At A B-School
The first term of a business school is hectic. This cannot be stressed enough. With resume finalisation, academic workload, cultural orientation sessions, college festivals, competitions, and a million other things to occupy one's mind, it easy to feel over-encumbered and lost among choices. Proactively preparing for the coming terms in the months leading up-to joining date makes the transition much easier.
Shubhanshuk Sarkar
A B-School Beyond Management - SPJIMR
Anyone who prepares to enter a b-school does so with sky-high expectations. Having been an aspirant myself, I also expected something out of the blue that would transform me into a suave manager in college. A typical b-school is expected to deliver on the promise of building leadership qualities, developing oratory skills, team coordination, ability to prioritize and above all the burning desire to make an impact that lasts.
SPJIMR Mumbai
The MBA Transition - IIM After IIT
As I set out on a journey of reflecting upon the plethora of twists and turns life has presented throughout, an oft-quoted dictum reverberates at the back of my mind, “You can’t blend in when you are born to stand out.” And what utility does a complacent life offer? Nothing, right! Ultimately, life should be the process of realising those aims that direct you towards establishing a distinguished individuality and innate uniqueness, simultaneously carving out a niche for yourself in the ever-so ephemeral environment. This piece primarily focusses upon a range of perspectives that constantly evolve as a result of experiences galore in motion, here my undergrad and the decision to pursue MBA and the transition in-between.
Siddhant Tripathy
'It All Started With Mixed Emotions' - Shayaree Sengupta - Life At IIM Ranchi
As the cab entered the gates of Khelgaon Housing Complex on 15th June’17, I peered out of the front seat car window with eyes full of anticipation and anxiety for what lies in store for me in the next two years. Fast forward one and a half month, I am already done with my midterm exams today as I start pondering on my journey till here. Not much before, on a pleasant day in May, the Gods decided to smile upon me and grant my wish of converting IIM Ranchi in the first list. And now I am here sitting in my room at 2:30 am contemplating on it. So, you must be considering me as insane, thinking who sits up till 2:30 am to start writing an article when you have the whole weekend ahead. My dear friends, this is the consequence of having sleepless nights since 17th June’17 and now if you get a single night with a somewhat lesser load of work, you remain awake till 4 am – not because you are in love, but because you have become a nocturnal mammal.
Shayaree Sengupta
The Best Of Both Worlds At Symbiosis Bengaluru - Souvik Mandal’s Story
My manager, who had always supported my decision to do an MBA, called me up.
SIBM Bengaluru
The Game Has Just Begun - Life At An IIM
It is going to be 2 months here in IIM Bangalore campus in few more days but it feels like we have been here for much longer. With a plethora of assignments, presentations, projects, and workshop, the time has just become an illusion. The path to this prestigious Institute was strenuous no doubt, but the zeal required to excel in this institute is humongous. All the students here have been the best in their field and hope to continue to do so in this Institute. Why shouldn’t they? After all, every one of us here has been a topper and a champion in some part of their lives.
Madhusmita Sahoo
And Then I Woke Up In Hell - Kriti Bhargava's Take On IIM Lucknow
And then I woke up. I looked around. No, I wasn’t in my 4- poster bed; this room is smaller. Heat? Summers? It was snowing yesterday! And Katie, Angelina, Ginny are nowhere to be seen. Wait, I am not in Hogwarts. I was in IIM Lucknow. Wait, wait, another realisation, I WASN’T HERMIONE GRANGER! Am I stoned? Maybe. But then a voice at the back of my head, responded- No darling, it’s happening for real. The shock was overwhelming. I was trapped between muggles. That too, competitive, boring, indifferent hell-ites. Smiling faces are an endangered species here. And snakes, lizard and wolves? I can actually write a book- “13 reasons why I hate hell”. Or maybe 30. Whatever. How could god be so cruel?? Didn’t he have the least bit of affection for me? Someone, Please get me my wand; I need to disapparate.
Kriti Bhargava
5 Things To Do While You Are At A B-School
The first term of a business school is hectic. This cannot be stressed enough. With resume finalisation, academic workload, cultural orientation sessions, college festivals, competitions, and a million other things to occupy one's mind, it easy to feel over-encumbered and lost among choices. Proactively preparing for the coming terms in the months leading up-to joining date makes the transition much easier.
Shubhanshuk Sarkar
A B-School Beyond Management - SPJIMR
Anyone who prepares to enter a b-school does so with sky-high expectations. Having been an aspirant myself, I also expected something out of the blue that would transform me into a suave manager in college. A typical b-school is expected to deliver on the promise of building leadership qualities, developing oratory skills, team coordination, ability to prioritize and above all the burning desire to make an impact that lasts.
SPJIMR Mumbai
The MBA Transition - IIM After IIT
As I set out on a journey of reflecting upon the plethora of twists and turns life has presented throughout, an oft-quoted dictum reverberates at the back of my mind, “You can’t blend in when you are born to stand out.” And what utility does a complacent life offer? Nothing, right! Ultimately, life should be the process of realising those aims that direct you towards establishing a distinguished individuality and innate uniqueness, simultaneously carving out a niche for yourself in the ever-so ephemeral environment. This piece primarily focusses upon a range of perspectives that constantly evolve as a result of experiences galore in motion, here my undergrad and the decision to pursue MBA and the transition in-between.
Siddhant Tripathy
'It All Started With Mixed Emotions' - Shayaree Sengupta - Life At IIM Ranchi
As the cab entered the gates of Khelgaon Housing Complex on 15th June’17, I peered out of the front seat car window with eyes full of anticipation and anxiety for what lies in store for me in the next two years. Fast forward one and a half month, I am already done with my midterm exams today as I start pondering on my journey till here. Not much before, on a pleasant day in May, the Gods decided to smile upon me and grant my wish of converting IIM Ranchi in the first list. And now I am here sitting in my room at 2:30 am contemplating on it. So, you must be considering me as insane, thinking who sits up till 2:30 am to start writing an article when you have the whole weekend ahead. My dear friends, this is the consequence of having sleepless nights since 17th June’17 and now if you get a single night with a somewhat lesser load of work, you remain awake till 4 am – not because you are in love, but because you have become a nocturnal mammal.
Shayaree Sengupta
The Best Of Both Worlds At Symbiosis Bengaluru - Souvik Mandal’s Story
My manager, who had always supported my decision to do an MBA, called me up.
SIBM Bengaluru
The Game Has Just Begun - Life At An IIM
It is going to be 2 months here in IIM Bangalore campus in few more days but it feels like we have been here for much longer. With a plethora of assignments, presentations, projects, and workshop, the time has just become an illusion. The path to this prestigious Institute was strenuous no doubt, but the zeal required to excel in this institute is humongous. All the students here have been the best in their field and hope to continue to do so in this Institute. Why shouldn’t they? After all, every one of us here has been a topper and a champion in some part of their lives.
Madhusmita Sahoo