When it comes to placements, it helps to decide a goal in mind regarding the role and the firms. This kills any possibility of encountering the paradox of choices. Since Summer Internships require you to be quick on your feet, revising undergraduate concepts beforehand and having a good hold on term one subjects saves a lot of time. Stress management is also a skill one develops. Working along strict deadlines (they are sacrosanct) on a day to day basis, developing an active class participation, committing to overnight preparations for multiple tests lined up for a day, creating Whatsapp groups for shared academic interests and catering to high attendance cutoffs add to the overall cocktail that defines the classroom aspect of any B School. Other than that, having a good diet, not missing meals, exercising regularly, socialising (networking), and getting sleep (whenever one can) becomes imperative to not just survive but thrive in the cutthroat competition. These activities keep the stress and pressure at bay.
At the end of the day, a B-School is more than just a degree or a way to a high paying job. It’s also about the strategies and skills that help students in sustaining and doing well in highly stressful corporate jobs. It gives one a platform to make all the possible mistakes and try out everything before stepping into the real world. Last but not the least, it provides one with a platform that leads to self-discovery and realisations. So if you’re planning on joining a B-School, get ready for the ride of your life- fast, unpredictable and highly competitive.
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