1st week @ ISB

I have nothing to do today and for the rest of the week. Not that ISB schedule isnt hectic but just that I havan't opted for any pre term courses for this week. That leaves me with time enough to write this blog post. The previous week went by even before I could finish saying "phew". 570 odd students, 60 odd seniors (c/o 2009), a ton of activities, a zillion presentations, a few "informal" chat sessions, club activities and not to mention a few sprains and scratches were just a few of the highlights of the first week at ISB.

The registration process took a while on 11th mainly because of the callousness of Andhra Bank officials who put up a single stall with just 1 person to process the formalities with each person taking upto 1 hour. Then followed numerous team building activities. I felt that the activities really helped to break the ice amongst our batch. They were also chosen thoughtfully with each activity being followed by a feedback session in which the seniors (who conducted the sessions) explaining how the activities would help us during the next year. On the academic front, each ISB dept held its presentations and we also had a Intro to Case Study" session which I enjoyed thoroughly. The level of participation as well as the maturity of discussion truly enriched the experience and makes me look forward to the actual classes. Sports competitions were also held during the week. The orientation week culminated in the Talent Night where each section put in a consorted performance including dance, songs, shayari, PJs, theater and what not.

In addition to all of the above, we had 3 parties in the 1st week itself with people dancing away till 7AM in the morning! So overall, a very fulfilling first week and i hope the good times continue.

P.S. A few tidbits: There are 8 sections in our batch and each section has a chant. ISB itself also has a chant - ISB rocks. All the activities and sports competitions are on a section basis and each student is very proud of its section. The last word: I am in section B ("B de patthe, chak de phatte"!) which is on top after the 1st week!