Its just over a day to go for the most frightening academic year of my life to end. I still have an exam tomorrow, but here i am writing a blog. Will be catching a nap after this...then have a dinner out planned with friends...studying isn't on the cards, today at the least. Was certainly an eventful year, a busy one. I still remember vividly, I was a bit apprehensive for the first few weeks. "Fitting in" has always been a natural priority for me, and it was also the concern topmost on my mind out here. I was worried that I was among the "best minds" in the country n all the other hooplah that the media throws at you about IIMA. Then came T-nite, this was a stretch of 4-5 days where these "best minds" voluntarily make fools out of themselves. Well not all actually, some of them are really really talented...(that's the 'T' in T-nite)...glad to say I did my bit. Would have loved to have done more...but don't we all?
The summer placements were a torrid time for most, fortunately or unfortunately i was lucky with it. The less said about this phase the better. Things became much better after that, and I guess this is where the bonding really set in. Some great friends emerged and as usual the parties, the dinner outs and the movies were back into our lives. Btw...you can get an idea of the party scene out here when I tell you that I was usually the DJ designate :-). But who cares...we have a blast every time we party.
Then came the inter-sectional sports which was fun time all over again. The competitive spirit brought me even close to my friends...and made some new unexpected ones as well :-). Truly enjoyed myself around this time. Whats more our section came pretty close to winning the thing as well, unlike the T-nites ;-).
The last few months have been a blast. This is around the time I think all Wimwians start to appreciate the place...(although we do get a bit sick of all these red bricks around us!). Student body elections, followed by the last term which was by far the busiest. All sorts of crazy assignments and reports to submit. I managed to put in a skit though...again glad I did that.
So all in all a wonderful year. I am sure it was for the rest of the poor souls out here with me. Designing shirts, logos, dressing up as a zoo-zoo, performing a dance, a skit, and playing a few games...oh and also studying my backside off...enjoyed it all. But most of all I loved making some great friends and some MORE than great friends...they have made my time here worthwhile...
@IIMA friends.....We say adieu to this place for now...but we will be back after a 2 months hiatus...wish you all the best of luck for your interns...