AIMS Institutes is proud to announce the conclusion of its final placement process for the academic year 2014-16. The institute witnessed participation of multitude of companies across varied domains. Our corporate visitors were delighted to see the enthusiasm students exuded in the placement process, which was evident in their positive feedback. A total of 97 companies participated in the final placement process. The year saw the institute strengthen its relationship with 58 past recruiters and established relationships with 39 new companies.
“If there was a land called procrastination, I would be their queen.” This was my motto for most of my life. I was really big on procrastinating things no matter how serious their consequences. I refused to study until the night before the exams, started working on assignments as LATE as possible and did everything other than starting things on time. At first it was manageable. But as time passed by and I enrolled myself for a Masters course in Psychology, I soon realised that my usual way of procrastinating is going to be the end of me. Not only did I have more study load but being the Class Representative added to the stress. I was always running around behind 5 different teachers, answering students queries, keeping a check on submission and test dates, finding notes and the list goes on. There was no way I could procrastinate any more. I was always forgetting something or the other and it was detrimental not only for me but also for my fellow classmates. I knew I need to change my ways but I had no clue how. So after a series of self-talks and reflections I realised I needed to first find the root cause of my issue. My issue of procrastination. And that was just the first step. So this is exactly what I did:
These days Sensex and Nifty trigger more to Dr Raghuram Rajan’s future than to stock prices. His future is uncertain. Is he going to continue as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India? Probably, it is a million-dollar question in everyone’s mind, particularly investors’. The fact is that this uncertainty is going to prevail till near September, when the incumbent Government decides his fate. Actually, it is not only his fate which is at stake but Indian economy's too.
This April, when I packed my bags for Mumbai, little had I known that the coming months would give me memories that would last a lifetime. I was going to spend a summer at Godrej, as part of 'Gurukul'- the summer internship program of the organization. I looked forward to several things: experiencing my first corporate stint as an HR, living the Mumbai-life and checking out the several offerings of the city of dreams!
On the first day of the internship, upon reaching the Godrej One Headquarters in Vikhroli, I was overwhelmed by the sheer magnificence of the building : a staggeringly beautiful glass structure which emphasized the organization's focus on transparency, trust and integrity. Gurukul began with a two day induction where the interns got an opportunity not only to understand the business and interact with the leadership at Godrej, but also connect with each other.
Each day into the internship, I realized the magnitude of investment the organization had made in each of its interns. The overall objective of Gurukul was to bring about holistic development and learning for each intern. I was pushed outside my comfort zone which really helped me expand my horizon and bring in a sense of practicality in my approach. All of the interns had been placed under the able guidance of a mentor and also had a buddy whom we could reach out to. Soon, I got into the groove of corporate life - with meetings, reviews, focused group discussions and team gatherings taking place every week.
The weekends were a chance to take a break from the rigour and I looked forward to these with much enthusiasm. Mumbai is a tourist's delight with a little bit of everything to suit every taste. I spent my Friday nights experiencing the nightlife of the city; and the lazy weekend mornings and afternoons trying food at the glorious cafes and eateries that the city is generously sprinkled with. A few of my recommendations would be: a slow evening at Candies, sumptuous English breakfast at Aromas, a night out at the iconic Leopold Cafe, kebabs and rolls at Bade Miyan and sinful brownies at Theobroma. The shopaholic in me had a great time splurging on the exquisite street shopping at Colaba and Linkin Road. Being the Bollywood buff that I am - I spent one weekend celebrity home spotting in Bandra and Juhu! Also, any mention of Mumbai would be incomplete without making references to the beauty of Marine Drive and the Gateway of India.
As I look back at my wonderful Gurukul journey, I feel truly thankful for getting this opportunity and amazed that I was able to accomplish so much in a span of 8 weeks. Cheers to great learning, lasting relationships, new and old friendships and new experiences!
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops” – when I first read this quote by Henry Adams, I admit that I was inspired but it was only after coming here that I understood its essence. I recall the day when I got my admission letter from IIM Bodh Gaya. I was happy not only because I had made it to an IIM but also because afters 3 years of persistent efforts I could proudly say that I have done it. As the initial celebrations died down, I began to realize that it’s going to be an exciting journey ahead. Everything was new, but the thing that I was most excited about was the chance to learn from the best.
