It was 1.30 PM on a hot Sunday afternoon, my flight landed in Bhubaneswar. I was finally going to the place which I'll call as my home for the next two years. I’ll be honest, when I first got to know that initially, I was a little apprehensive about how I am going to adapt to the city, coming from a place like Delhi. But, boy how did this city and especially the XIMB campus surprise me.
Situated in the heart of the city, sprawling 20 acres, well stocked with everything you can ask for, having all the sports facilities such as a huge football field, basketball and lawn tennis courts, Table Tennis tables in every hostel blocks. It was a delight for a sports enthusiast.
As the night came by I discovered something known as the X-Walk, a walking track where students walk and chit chat about everything and interact with each other, where friendships are made, where friendships are converted into love. From that day onwards, this X-walk became an important fixture in my routine, during these X-Walks was where I made my first friends in XIMB.
Another thing that makes this campus unique is its culture, right from the beginning, everything was so meticulously planned by the administration and the seniors. Right from the early morning Yoga, to the ice breaking activities, the ever so overwhelming pre-course assignments, searching for our roll seniors (seniors with the same corresponding roll no.), giving our first presentations, performing in the inter-hostel block event called VIVA, the first week just flew by. We were getting the first-hand taste of the renowned XIMB culture, the MBA life felt so overwhelming yet it was the most fun I have had in a long time.
The love for this city, this campus and most importantly the people were just growing day by day. All my initial apprehensions and doubts went for a toss. I had never felt more at home in my life.
ABG company I would like to work for:
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.- Madura Fashion & Lifestyle.
Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd, one of India’s fastest growing branded apparel companies and a premium lifestyle player in the retail sector, including brands like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England and People.
It would be such an enriching experience working with such spectrum of brands, gain insights on the consumer behavior and learn latest fashion trends and how big brands work and attract consumers.
-VAIBHAV SAITH
BM,1st year,XIMB