Having spent the past 2 terms attempting to win case competitions, I managed to discover that there are some commonalities that can help those of you trying to follow suit win those big bucks. My claim to fame is nothing but multiple attempts, a few wins and some campus final worthy entries. Having had a chance to make it through some or the other level in 8 attempts, I'd like to share what I've gathered.
My existence is a continuum, so I’ve been what I am at each point in the implied time period. Bye Bye, Oompa-Loompas of science, it’s time to manage resources with this esteemed MBA. I love the intricacies that come with intertwining myself with the complexities of the universe. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s an honour for me, Sheldon Cooper (Sharun Sanel) to be IMTagged.
“Network like anything. Among them will be your business co-founders, your best friends, your lifelong colleagues, and maybe your life partners!” said a senior on the very first day of the college. Networking is indeed one of the most hyped things at an IIM. Its importance can never be questioned. However, there are some dark sides to it.
This article (or story, as InsideIIM would call it) is for all those who have decided to do an MBA after reading all those awesome stories on InsideIIM and other websites. The awesome stories are more than enough in number that I need not add one myself. Instead, I want to show you the other side of the MBA 'coin', the side that is usually hidden from sight by the 'awesome' side of the coin. However, this is NOT to discourage you to join MBA. This post is also NOT a complaint or a rant or a judgement of what is right or what is wrong (this is subjective). Maybe many of my MBA peers might not like this article. However, some things in life are bitter but inevitable. Like medicines, for instance. And this post too. The aspirants must know the whole picture of what they are getting into. Here goes:
It was the perfect birthday gift – getting into Manfest-Varchasva Core Team on my 21st birthday seemed like the best gift I could have asked for. Close to 10 days of rigorous selections, prioritising tasks, finally came this day when I knew my life at IIM Lucknow was going to become more exciting and enjoyable thanks to the 25 other individuals who I was soon going to call my family. Having spent every second of my life at IIM L up till 19th November, 2017 dreaming, breathing and thinking of Manfest-Varchasva, there are 5 Lessons that I learnt.
To learn and bridge the gap between classroom training and practical life, Summer Internship plays a vital role for every MBA student. I was fortunate enough to get this learning experience at HSBC as an intern.
Hey, you 2nd year MBA student! Yes, you. The one who is preparing day and night for the final placements. Now is the chance to shine a little bit more. With InsideIIM's Best 50 - Season 4, we are on a hunt for students with the best profiles on Business School Campuses once again. Know you are special? Let others know as well! PPO or not, now is the time to shine. Send us your profiles and we will shortlist the best 50 profiles.
"For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them." ~ ARISTOTLE
