When I began my MBA, I had only one
goal in my mind- to be better than my former self. Having worked with L&T
in the past, my own assessment revealed loopholes, I was still unaware of a lot
of things and there was a huge scope of improvement in my personal,
professional and academic front.
As I look back those two years’ I
figure out that I was able to utilize all the resources, I was able to do
things which others thought off as futile and though everything was going
around back home, I did a fair job in the course at the place I was in. Yes,
there was lot left that I would have done but the time reveals the reality much
better than anything else. Today, when I dwell into those memories, I figured
out few good and bad things that I did in that period of two years. Let’s start
with the GOOD ones:
1. Participated:
Yes, I did that at the best of my capabilities given the time I had. I did
almost everything that came my way and had the scope of improvement in me. I
sang, I wrote, I presented, I volunteered, and I played and tried hard to build
a resume with a lot of extra-curricular. Though my area of expertise was
cricket in which I played for University, I tried hands on a lot of things in
those two years. And everything I did was not for certificates.
2. Tried for a company which others’ thought
unachievable: Yes, when S&P Capital IQ visited the campus and I asked the
reason behind people not applying for the company, the answer was astonishing.
They thought they don’t had enough to crack that company. Though I too was
rejected, that stint of preparation did two very good things in me- first, I became
confident because I competed with good colleges from India and two, I covered
up for the lack of technical knowledge I had in initial semesters.
3. Had
a good set of friends: I was never friend zoned and I never had the friends who
would post those fluffy status on Facebook citing me as their sole best friend.
But, I had good set of people around me from whom I learned few important qualities
of their behavior. I would not name them but yes, every one of them added
something in me.
4. Utilized
the faculties: There was a time when I had two choices to make- rather crib
about where I was or to utilize whatever I had in my hand. I chose the latter
one and it impacted me in the most profound way. I consulted teachers, talked
to them on various walks of my life and today when I look back at those years, I
can surely say that I improvised because of their mentoring and help.
5. Helped
others’: Once I was selected for campus, I extended my support to a lot of
people. I was always interested in talking to juniors on their problems, I was
always interested in improvising resume of my classmates and was always eager
to contribute in any way I can for their success. And all this I did was for a
reason- for gaining experiences and it really gave me some eye-opening
experiences.
That’s enough
of the boasting……..Let’s go on the other side of the table, the BAD’s:
1. Poor
Networking: Yes, I was poor in networking which I realized afterwards. This may
be a result of my own reluctance to not remember people’s name and their
credentials or the ignorance of the importance of building netoworks. This is
something which aspiring people should do. Build strong networks and you may
find a business partner there on.
2. Trying
a business: Nowadays, the most sought advice that I give to students who are
placed is to fulfill their own ambitions of entrepreneurship, if any. There is
a job security, you have an idea, go and try it. The last thing that will
happen is that you will fail and nothing more than that. For budding managers,
try it if you have something. There is nothing such as right time for it.
3. Taking
up a responsibility: There was this guy in our class who was so good in taking responsibilities
and I always desired for that. I never tried hands into organizing which kept
me aloof of responsibilities. Reasons might be many but the truth is that I never
willingly went for it.
4. Technical
Know-how: Looking back, I shamelessly wasted first two semesters waiting for
things to turn up in my favor. But, that’s not how life goes. Today, there is
lot to learn in less time. There are people who are better than you technically
which ironically hampers your prospects. Having a major in finance, I still
lack a lot of basic knowledge about several things and I am trying to cover
that up now.
5. Utilizing
the resources: There was a lot to be utilized. I was interested in research,
there are research papers in library but I never looked at them. There were
teachers who motivated students for research but after a lot of backing and
efforts, I was not able to do so. I never went to the Computer Library, never
had the credentials for IT Center and never get into things like Hyurisko,
Spandan and other events which would have given me varied experiences.
And the LIFE@IMS ended for me...........but for you it has just begun........!!!!!!!!! Go and give it a try.........
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