The cab stops at the grand gates of IIM Indore, and a family steps out of it with a sparkling gleam and dream in their eyes. What struck first was the ethereal beauty of the campus, followed by the vibrant crowd of my would-be batch mates looking inviting enough. The separation of a fresher young girl from her home was painful for the initial few days but then started the classes! We running hither thither doing all the pre-processes, attending all the meetings, filling up all the forms, along with all those hectic classes, assignments, quizzes. And soon it felt like even though the home is still far away, the family is not. Class Participation was the newest thing that was waiting for us in the classrooms. It was fun reading up in the advance and trying for that one instance when the teacher will look at us and select us to open our mouth and contribute to the class. Sometimes it was about the CP marks, sometimes to just show off and rarely to actually contribute. One of the most unique aspects of my college will but be its neo-architectural design and the geographical advantage of being located on a beautiful hillock and the pleasant, pleasant weather most of times. Another thing that makes it stand out is the budding young talent that is the IPM students of my college. It is a 5-year Integrated Program in Management where the students do their under graduation in Management and then join the PGP participants in their last 2 years of course. I was lucky to have met some really brilliant people from IPM. Then happened the sports meet of the section wars. What fun it was! All the students of different sections competing with each other in all sports as varied as tug of war to basketball. It brought people within a section closer and ignited sports spirit among people. Another unique thing is the marketing annual fest of my college wherein we are given disguised marketing projects by various company sponsors and we complete surveys for them for their various business problems. There are a lot of other fests and competitions, live projects etc. happening here round the clock. So, in conclusion, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that finally, my new home has transformed me completely into a beautiful butterfly.
My favourite company from the ABGL group is ABFRL not just as a company but as a loyal customer as well. All the vibrant trendy designs and colors it brings to the eyes and life. Say for Pantaloons it is safe to say that there is something for the whole of the family, within budget and within the desired choices one might need. It is always a delight to walk into their stores whereas always troublesome to walk out without buying anything because of the amazing, amazing collection. Like I have mentioned before as well, me being a huge fan of all things floral and earrings, Pantaloons is my go-to place and hence, making ABFRL my favourite among all the Aditya Birla companies.
- Shelly