"OMG I have made it to IIMB" quickly changed to was it the right decision, should I have waited for a few more years, is it really worth the effort, is this what I wanted from my life ? But then we don't have the luxury of retrospection without actually taking decisions. Many will argue that there are thousands of people waiting outside desperate for a chance to get into these hallowed portals. Well the grass always looks greener on the other side. I would love to ask them about their opinions after they had a chance to experience this sort of life.
Lets get back to all the action. I will try to give you a brief snapshot without being too biased (if that is possible). First week was the most terrible of the lot (soon I realized I couldn't have been more wrong). The seniors played prank upon prank on the hapless souls (facchas & facchis) who were too dazed by the momentous occasion in their life to even react to what was going on. By the end of the week I had grown apathetic to everything that was happening around (a great start to a B school life !!!). Then the second week came and the professors warned us that the fun part was over and it was time to get serious (wtf). Before I knew what I was supposed to read, we were bombarded with a slew of assignments, presentations, quizzes (for the uninitiated they have nothing in common with a GK quiz but are the innocuous looking synonym for a "graded test"). A few hours later (or so it seemed) I found myself sitting for my midterms. Throw in a few mandatory documentaries that you have to attend, a few placecom GBMs, some guest lectures and you get an idea about the kind of freedom you are getting in a post graduate course. Quite an exciting life !!!! The worst part is people here did not have time to go out after the exams because they were busy with their projects (give me a break). If you want your life to be full of worksheets, slides, bullet points (and of course the money), this is the place to "B". Unfortunately I do not share the same aspirations.
I feel lost in this crowd of super achieving individuals.....
Please note: This is the personal view of the author and the author is not liable for any decision that you make based on the above narration. Standard disclaimers apply.
Lets get back to all the action. I will try to give you a brief snapshot without being too biased (if that is possible). First week was the most terrible of the lot (soon I realized I couldn't have been more wrong). The seniors played prank upon prank on the hapless souls (facchas & facchis) who were too dazed by the momentous occasion in their life to even react to what was going on. By the end of the week I had grown apathetic to everything that was happening around (a great start to a B school life !!!). Then the second week came and the professors warned us that the fun part was over and it was time to get serious (wtf). Before I knew what I was supposed to read, we were bombarded with a slew of assignments, presentations, quizzes (for the uninitiated they have nothing in common with a GK quiz but are the innocuous looking synonym for a "graded test"). A few hours later (or so it seemed) I found myself sitting for my midterms. Throw in a few mandatory documentaries that you have to attend, a few placecom GBMs, some guest lectures and you get an idea about the kind of freedom you are getting in a post graduate course. Quite an exciting life !!!! The worst part is people here did not have time to go out after the exams because they were busy with their projects (give me a break). If you want your life to be full of worksheets, slides, bullet points (and of course the money), this is the place to "B". Unfortunately I do not share the same aspirations.
I feel lost in this crowd of super achieving individuals.....
Please note: This is the personal view of the author and the author is not liable for any decision that you make based on the above narration. Standard disclaimers apply.
haha kahin role karuchu be...wait for 2 yrs ull know how good it was.... ppl who have weathered storms are diff from the masses dude chillll
ReplyDeleteCool Buddy!!! Its not a very uncommon thought.. n that makes you still a better part of "it".
ReplyDeleteThis is just the beginning yaar... don't lose ur focus... after all you will have to weather a lot of storms... and anyways you will get used to this life and even find ample time for enjoyment... this is what we do best: manage our time between masti, more masti n much more masti
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