One of the reading comprehensions detailed the rise and fall of the English soccer club ‘Wigan Athletic’ and the role of their manager, Roberto Martinez. Another featured some decorated war general and his exploits. I stuck to my gameplan and was more or less satisfied after the paper.
IIFT was the first among premier B-schools to declare their results, in December. Being less internet savvy than the average person, I got to know the same through some friends. Then came the less flashy part involving scouring over news articles and researching FDI, Make in India and alike.
Likewise, IIFT was also one of the earliest among other B-schools to conduct its GD-PI process. On the morning of 2nd February, 2015. I realized that I was one of the very few who had neglected to wear a blazer to the process. And boy, did the other candidates look intimidating, in their black suits discussing foreign policy and what not. I seriously felt like a kid among grown-ups, chiding myself for not having prepared better.
The best thing about the GD were the 2 minutes that IIFT gave the candidates to express their thoughts and opinion before opening the discussion to floor. Speaking my bit without interruption calmed my nerves and relaxed me overall which meant that my interview went well enough.
Finally, after weeks of anticipation, the 3rd week of March brought the results and the feeling of elation which accompanies a sense of achievement. I had secured admission to Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (I.I.F.T.). It gave me the belief that I had at least taken the first step to set my career on the right track. As we are on the threshold between first and second year of MBA, I reflect upon the past 1 year with a sense of achievement, immense learning and having spent great time and created positive memories.
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About the author:
Kolkata Knight Riders and Manchester United fanatic
Batman and Game of Thrones fan
Like reading action thrillers and mythology
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