The alarm rings and the frenzied activity begins! Cases to be revised and daily readings to be perused before classes begin, I realize drowsily, as the thought of getting a few more winks of sleep makes me forget everything for a few precious moments. No time for sleepy eyes though, as the high decibel discussions that follow in the living room jolts me from my slumber. Kotler, Anderson, Pindyck – which one to read first, the dilemma couldn’t get any worse. Amidst the din, the aroma of breakfast wafts through the air, a gentle reminder of life beyond the incessant reading and frantic discussions.MBA life has its fair share of challenges but there’s nothing like the learning that one derives out of it.
After getting the groundwork settled, it’s time to head towards college. As our course is non-residential, the time taken to commute towards college is well used in discussing various events that have taken place in the business world. Belapur, Navi Mumbai is a serene place, and the greenery surrounding the college building calms my senses before the classes begin. Once I enter the class its academics all the way with various faculty members handling different sessions. The batch is diverse with a fine mix of fresher’s and experienced professionals. The various viewpoints they bring during the class discussions enrich the entire learning experience and adds value to the sessions. The normal timetable typically ranges from ten in mornings to five in evenings, providing us with almost seven hours to engage in extensive learning from our very distinguished faculty members. Many of them have delivered lectures and shared the knowledge they posses with today’s big business tycoons and industry stalwarts. The teaching administered is of the highest pedigree and the class interactions help us to look at concepts from multiple angles which stimulates our thinking and learning processes. Finally at the end of the day’s session, though it can be mentally demanding, it is equally rewarding with the takeaway being a gold mine of knowledge peppered with a variety of industry related applications.
Post-classes, informal discussions are conducted about the topics covered during the day, and sometimes other team based activities like business quizzes also function in parallel. The various clubs and committees discuss their agendas and there is a buzz around the campus with a majority of my batch mates engaged in some activity or the other. Time sure flies. Finally it’s time for dinner, we bid our goodbyes and head to our respective apartments to spend the remainder of the day. Some leisure time follows and more readings need to be done before we hit the sack and its lights out for the day.
Well its been almost three months here at IIM Indore’s Mumbai campus and trust me the days just keep on getting better and better. The campus has something in store for everyone every single day and never ceases to disappoint.