Can You Find Yourself At A B-School?

But MBA is not just academic excellence. You need to hone up all other aspects of your overall growth. The extracurricular activities happening in and around the campus, form an important part (if not a formal one) of the coveted degree. One of the most important things you learn from them is taking all the outcomes (success or failure) in the right spirit. Developing the understanding that not every outcome is going to be according to your desires, and accepting the same is the key here. Perseverance definitely pays off. But the take-home is the ability to pull yourself together and keep moving.

People say MBA is all about 'networking'. Although it is a fact that your fellow mates are expected to help you for your future career growth, the truth is superficial relationships never work. It is those deep, meaningful bonds that you build in these 2 years, that would keep going. It is with these people that you would stay connected and would strive to help each other out in times of need. It is essential that you find your group of people who you can rely on, and who can rely on you. 'Peer-learning' is the term used in b-schools. When you interact with umpteen number of people with heterogeneous socio-cultural and educational background, you open yourself to infinite ways of thinking and varied perspectives. This is one of the most important pillars of self-actualisation. An MBA education helps you understand people and life, at large.

In totality, the world of management is an ocean of endless opportunities, not just in terms of building a career but also defining life and being able to look at the big picture. It is up to you, the seeker, to dive deep and bring out the best you can and revel in the knowledge that is meant to enlighten your soul.