I had my last classes at ISB today. Can't believe the overwhelming experience is over so soon. Though there's an exam left on Sunday, but barring a massive earthquake at Hyderabad or 2 Fs in this term, I'd be an MBA on 3rd April. The mood in the campus is somber and yours truly is truly sad today. It's like a piece of me has been lost forever and there's an emptiness all around. I can't get used to the feeling that I'd not be rushing to the early morning classes anymore or I won't be seeing my dear friends anymore or I won't be walking the landscaped gardens anymore..or...there I go rambling now. Both today and yesterday people were seen taking snaps of their favourite locations/with their favourite people trying to somehow take chunks of ISB with them. But I guess we can't carry the safety net that ISB cast around us. We are on our own now.
The convocation will be held on 3rd April and the prize distribution (Dean's list, torchbearer awards, etc) on 2nd. My parents come over on the 31st March so they'd be with me for the last few days.
Now that I have a bit of time, over next few days I hope to write a series of posts capping the highlights on my stay at ISB - the sweetest memories, the dearest people, the learnings and the things I wish I had done.
So long.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
49th best blog in India
Indiblogger recently gave me a ranking of 49 among Indian blogs! Feels good to score well in any ranking :)
Today we had a cricket match in ISB. We've organized this inter ISB tournament on the lines of IPL. There are 6 teams complete wth jerseys, insignia, wacky names, loyalties and the works. After 5 matches my team - the Banjara Bulls are top. Im the 3rd highest wicket taker so far. Today we scored the highest in the tournament history. After today's win, we are through to the semis. As briefly mentioned in my last blog, I wanted to socialize a bit more over the last few weeks at ISB. This tournament in fact allowed me to get to know a lot of folks. I in fact even met a few new faces! With a batch size of 579 I guess that is bound to happen.
It's hard to believe that there's less than 2 weeks left at ISB. People are busy getting together with close friends, trying to make new friendships and relieve old memories. A lot of parties are also planned over the next few weeks.
I have an assignment due tomorrow early morning. It's 12:45 at night and I;m writing blog. God things change. Over and out
Today we had a cricket match in ISB. We've organized this inter ISB tournament on the lines of IPL. There are 6 teams complete wth jerseys, insignia, wacky names, loyalties and the works. After 5 matches my team - the Banjara Bulls are top. Im the 3rd highest wicket taker so far. Today we scored the highest in the tournament history. After today's win, we are through to the semis. As briefly mentioned in my last blog, I wanted to socialize a bit more over the last few weeks at ISB. This tournament in fact allowed me to get to know a lot of folks. I in fact even met a few new faces! With a batch size of 579 I guess that is bound to happen.
It's hard to believe that there's less than 2 weeks left at ISB. People are busy getting together with close friends, trying to make new friendships and relieve old memories. A lot of parties are also planned over the next few weeks.
I have an assignment due tomorrow early morning. It's 12:45 at night and I;m writing blog. God things change. Over and out
Monday, March 8, 2010
Last month at ISB
It's been a while since the last post. As we enter our last month at ISB, everyone is getting busy to celebrate the great times we've had here through parties, frequent get2gethers/outings, yearbook and so on. During the last break I went off to Goa with V and some of his friends. It was a 2 week back to cater to uninterrupted placements. So after spending a few days in Goa, I went back home.
The placements are in full swing at ISB. Nearly 350 students are already out of the placement process and some very good profiles are coming. I've now majored in both Fin ad Marketing this term and it feels good. Now that I have, it seems like the right decision to go for Marketing as i am truly awed by some of the more analytical aspects of marketing like building models, perceptual maps, response functions, etc.
Today was the last lecture of prof Gary Lilien. One of the best profs to have taught here, Gary is a legend in the marketing circles. He is the creator of one of the major marketing toolkits MEXL and its a privilege to learn from the master. Some of his case analyses (some of which he wrote himself) left one in awe.
On a personal note, this being the last term, I'm trying to participate in more activities on campus (there are always an overwhelming number of activities here). If there's one regret I'd have, it would be that I didn't get to know more people or do more stuff on the social side. I had to make a tradeoff to keep up my academic performance because you can't have your cake and eat it too at ISB (at least not mere mortals like me).
That's all for now. Some interesting news might be forthcoming in the next few days regarding a sponsored exchange to cambridge so fingers crossed.
Over and out.
The placements are in full swing at ISB. Nearly 350 students are already out of the placement process and some very good profiles are coming. I've now majored in both Fin ad Marketing this term and it feels good. Now that I have, it seems like the right decision to go for Marketing as i am truly awed by some of the more analytical aspects of marketing like building models, perceptual maps, response functions, etc.
Today was the last lecture of prof Gary Lilien. One of the best profs to have taught here, Gary is a legend in the marketing circles. He is the creator of one of the major marketing toolkits MEXL and its a privilege to learn from the master. Some of his case analyses (some of which he wrote himself) left one in awe.
On a personal note, this being the last term, I'm trying to participate in more activities on campus (there are always an overwhelming number of activities here). If there's one regret I'd have, it would be that I didn't get to know more people or do more stuff on the social side. I had to make a tradeoff to keep up my academic performance because you can't have your cake and eat it too at ISB (at least not mere mortals like me).
That's all for now. Some interesting news might be forthcoming in the next few days regarding a sponsored exchange to cambridge so fingers crossed.
Over and out.
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