First week at ISB

It was truly an amazing feeling to enter into ISB for MBA course. No doubt that anyone who visits ISB falls in love with this place. In the registration process which happened on 15th, we were allotted our pre-term section names, core-term section names, section details, study group members, core term course details and class timings per section etc etc. Orientation sessions were planned from 16th to 21st. And the pre term classes start from 24th and end by 30th April. I opted only for the accounting course to get the feel of the classes and to know the accounting terminology at least.

Started meeting many people, exchanging the profiles etc from day1. It’s really really tough to remember the names of the people though we exchanged our profiles. I hardly remember 60-70 names till now. We had the dean's and deputy dean's address to our class first. Dy Dean Mr. Ajit Rangnekar is a real smart guy. He has all kinds of flavor in him. I was truly inspired by his smartness. So many gyaan sessions, inter sectional competitions conducted by our alumnus. We should be extremely thankful to them for conducting some games which worked like ice breakers for us to know each other. And should appreciate them again for staying back to take these gyaan sessions.

The gist I could make out of all the gyaan sessions is:

1. Be aware of the honor code and don’t ever try to violate the honor code.
2. Plan well and don’t keep any backlogs.
3. Class participation is important. But yes, one should not ask questions just for the heck of it.
4. Grades are really important if one is looking over consultancy jobs.
5. Work hard and slog your ass out for the first four core terms. If you are able to make it to dean’s list continue with your hard work. Otherwise forget the grades and think seriously about the take over from each class.
6. Punctuality is another important factor. Be on time to class.
7. Submit your assignments on time.
8. For the group assignments, it’s the team work. Work well with your team, be good with them, and encourage them when they feel low.
9. Participate in some of the important club events.
10. Prepare yourself for placements well in advance i.e. right from term1.
11. STRESS! I guess this is the usual and the most common term I am going to hear for the next one year. Plan properly and overcome the stress.
12. Last but not the least is "Have fun for the whole year during ur stay at ISB".

We got 24 hours in our hand i.e. 1440 minutes. It’s all about managing these 1440 minutes properly and in a well planned manner. If I am able to succeed in managing my time well, I don’t need to use the word stress at all.

I wish all the best to all my batch mates :-)