“I don't like work - no man does - but I like what is in the work - the chance to find yourself. Your own reality - for yourself, not for others”. This phrase from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness has come to define my purpose and has been the touchstone of reality in my journey to truly discover myself as life peels me like an orange.
MBA aspirants and Management students have this urge to get straightforward to the point. Beating about the bush is strictly prohibited. This was the advice given by Director Ma'am on Day 2 at SCMHRD. But before we get to the point, here’s the prelude to set the context.
Tough Times Never Last, Tough People Do
It began with a joke. “ Tu ab MBA karega?” “ Tu IIM jayega?”. How do I thank god for turning the joke upside down.
Freshers’ party in any institution marks the commencement of a blissful college life. When this college happens to be Indian Institute of Management, it is the beginning of a dream journey for CAT takers. The first event that makes you realize that you have finally overcome the nerves of quant & verbal and now the challenges are going to be different. From making contacts to making memories, this event incised the realization of being part of IIM Rohtak family. I am giving some fervent insights about this vibrant event, which is, at large my own personal experience.
Having graduated from IIT Bombay and taken CAT in haste, I indeed was sceptical about joining IIM Ranchi. I figured, notwithstanding leading a smooth life filled with experiences from top established institutions did teach me 'maintenance' but not 'building from scratch'. It's very easy to facilitate status quos than evolve something completely alien. This is when I realized that I needed to make and learn new things - new initiatives, new memories, new institutions, pretty much new everything.
Have you ever thought as an MBA aspirant, how life would be at a B School, what to expect out of the 2 years and whether you would be an able fit? After joining your MBA programme, having completed a year, do you feel you do not belong there because you are an average student? If yes, then this article is dedicated to you, my friend!
There has been a lot of talk about where is Kashipur , I mean sure it’s located in one of the most beautiful destinations of India , Dehradun, Nainital, Bhimtal and of course Jim Corbett is just a stone’s throw distance away from the college, But is it safe to be there?
“I don't like work - no man does - but I like what is in the work - the chance to find yourself. Your own reality - for yourself, not for others”. This phrase from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness has come to define my purpose and has been the touchstone of reality in my journey to truly discover myself as life peels me like an orange.
MBA aspirants and Management students have this urge to get straightforward to the point. Beating about the bush is strictly prohibited. This was the advice given by Director Ma'am on Day 2 at SCMHRD. But before we get to the point, here’s the prelude to set the context.
Tough Times Never Last, Tough People Do
It began with a joke. “ Tu ab MBA karega?” “ Tu IIM jayega?”. How do I thank god for turning the joke upside down.
Freshers’ party in any institution marks the commencement of a blissful college life. When this college happens to be Indian Institute of Management, it is the beginning of a dream journey for CAT takers. The first event that makes you realize that you have finally overcome the nerves of quant & verbal and now the challenges are going to be different. From making contacts to making memories, this event incised the realization of being part of IIM Rohtak family. I am giving some fervent insights about this vibrant event, which is, at large my own personal experience.
Having graduated from IIT Bombay and taken CAT in haste, I indeed was sceptical about joining IIM Ranchi. I figured, notwithstanding leading a smooth life filled with experiences from top established institutions did teach me 'maintenance' but not 'building from scratch'. It's very easy to facilitate status quos than evolve something completely alien. This is when I realized that I needed to make and learn new things - new initiatives, new memories, new institutions, pretty much new everything.
Have you ever thought as an MBA aspirant, how life would be at a B School, what to expect out of the 2 years and whether you would be an able fit? After joining your MBA programme, having completed a year, do you feel you do not belong there because you are an average student? If yes, then this article is dedicated to you, my friend!
There has been a lot of talk about where is Kashipur , I mean sure it’s located in one of the most beautiful destinations of India , Dehradun, Nainital, Bhimtal and of course Jim Corbett is just a stone’s throw distance away from the college, But is it safe to be there?
