‘Just living is not enough; one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.’
I bet Hans Andreas Christensen must have said this after visiting the SIBM Pune campus.
This interview season took me to many college campuses, but only one left a lasting impact on my mind. I came home wishing for one particular college but secretly kept praying for this one. And finally, when the results came round, I was gifted a great college housed in the best campus in Maharashtra. Yes, it is SIBM Pune. The charm and the grace of this place; you’d have to witness it to feel it.
This campus, my campus, has its own private ‘ghaat’. Name one other campus that has that. You climb the ghaat, follow the road, twisting and turning along with it and there on the hilltop lies my campus, sitting pretty in nature’s lap. The fame of this beautiful campus has reached far and wide; many Bollywood movies have been shot here including the Salman Khan starrer ‘Bodyguard’ to name one. If Bollywood likes this place, I’m pretty sure the good folks at Aditya Birla Group would LOVE it. (Especially during the ‘Summer Internship Recruitment’ time of the year..ummm…I mean, during the rainy season).
One of the best things a campus can offer is silence. Yes, silence! Away from the hustle bustle of the city, this place is serene and tranquil and all other adjectives the Google thesaurus can suggest. This is not at all an exaggeration. Only a fortunate few campuses can boast of this and blessed are us students who chose this campus. The silence is sometimes cut by the soothing sound of peacocks!
The Symbiosis campus has set up a huge rainwater harvesting project which makes the campus self-sufficient in terms of water requirements throughout the year. How cool is that! To make it even more eco-friendly and cool, the campus has its own water purification plants. This makes us, the inhabitants, proud as sustainable living is the need of the hour.
However, the best thing probably is the presence of two fluffy and playful Labrador dogs called Dollar and Pound. They are the go-to therapists for all the students after a hard and tiring day in the classes.
Apart from academic rigour, the campus provides a host of facilities like, a plush gym, multitudes of sports facilities, a midnight canteen which serves lip-smacking dishes, etc. I could go on and on for hours together about what differentiates this place from so many other b-schools. Ultimately, I would conclude by saying that this campus makes me feel at peace and comfortable in my own skin, these two being the some of the most important aspects in a person’s life.
Which ABG company?
Pursuance of an MBA in finance and a penchant for finance, in general, drive me to join Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL). ABCL being one of the top 5 fund managers in India provides me with a rich opportunity to apply the fresh concepts learned and a good learning experience. I am also planning to pursue the CFA course which makes me a good fit for the roles like Research Analyst, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, etc. My previous experience with BNY Mellon, albeit in technology, will provide a good base.
Akhilesh Bhamburkar
Finance, SIBM Pune
