Several of my friends and I have chosen electives because they are convenient/easy/give us good grades rather than our interest or to overcome our fear of few subjects (Read Finance).Maybe we would have poor grades but we would have the satisfaction of learning something new.
Be open to ideas and people:
Although I have made a conscious effort to be as open to ideas as possible, I have seen that people tend to form biases too quickly and are too late in letting them go. These biases can be as simple as the region of origin or as complicated as your networks in college. Being open disallows people from putting you in a box and allows you to interact with as many people as possible.
Make Friends and memories along the way:
I got caught up in the rigmarole of MBA too many times to realise that I had to lay back and relax as well, to seek friendships actively even in times of stress. I am glad I have a supportive set of friends here, but I feel I wasn’t there for them always. While it is okay to get caught up with work, it is important to maintain a balance with your personal life as well. This is true for post-MBA as well. In both the places I have worked till now, I have seen too many sacrifices being made in personal life to attain goals in professional life.
Interact with Professors, have a healthy curiosity about the world around you:
I have found that professors in a B-School are much more active than those in undergrad, but there was a mental power distance in my head which I failed to bridge in my two years. I have seen few of my friends talk on varied topics to professors, I have often fiddled around with the idea of writing a research paper. At such times, I have seen immense enthusiasm and support from professors.
Go ask the boy/girl out:
Love is rare to find; rarer when you have time and are juggling 1000 different things. Amidst the plethora of things, if you find a special someone, don’t hesitate to let them know. Usually, (Not all) people in a B-School have the maturity to deal with these things, so there is no need to fear. Also, a peer will be able to understand you better as he/she would have gone through the same grind.
Lastly, make sure you have an exit plan wherever you go in life.
Comments
teja rampalli
passionate about business,finance,cricket,books.investment banking or finance aspirant
Hi this is teja from hyderabad. i wrote my b.com exams and waiting for results.this year i didn't planned for mba entrances.so i would likely to prepare in 2018 or 2019.my parents are advising me that do mba from tier 2 or tier 3 and later pursue tier 1 mba if you wish to puruse.so what advice you can give me regarding this?
30 Apr 2018, 12.28 PM
teja rampalli
passionate about business,finance,cricket,books.investment banking or finance aspirant
my 2nd question - i am an average student wih 65+ throught my academics.how can i manage my academics in top b school with good students?
30 Apr 2018, 12.29 PM
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Nihal Ojha
I would suggest you work somewhere as an intern/full time at least for 6months while you prepare for the entrance exam. That's important for you to get some corporate experience (any industry you prefer). Focus mainly on preparation and aim for the top tier bschools. PS: don't worry about school grades not all top bschools gives equal importance to your grades. Remember knowledge and experience are the most important factor! Good luck.
23 May 2018, 12.49 PM |
teja rampalli
passionate about business,finance,cricket,books.investment banking or finance aspirant
Thanks nihal :)
7 Oct 2018, 09.44 PM |
Parth Shekhar
Aspirant
loved it!
20 May 2018, 11.25 PM
Adi Arun
Good one.. Thank you Nitya. Wish you all the best for your career ahead.
24 May 2018, 08.59 AM