sROHIT MALLIMADUGULA * MBA - 1, FINANCE Se Stocks and accounting, this is how | would describe my First year of finance here at SIBM Pune. It is a lot of Fun when you are passionate about finance as it throws a lot of challenges at you, and gives you an opportunity to explore and understand the nuances of this wonderful subject. iM Pune is one of the best B-Schools in India for pursuing finance because of the facilities and the faculty. The Bloomberg Lab facility is the one to watch out for as it provides you with much needed data and information from all round the world including companies balance sheets, stocks across the globe, the growth of every industry and all the other macroeconomic indicators which can help us understand the situation of any firm in the current scenario. As Albert Einstein rightly said that you just have to know the location of thi library to get an answer for every question, you just have step into the one here at SIBM Pune to get lost into the worl of books. There are great books here for Finance aspirants and. also weekly journals and magazines which keep you abrea: the latest happenings in the Finance world. The faculty here one with a vast teaching experience and great depth of the subjects, who teach you the subject using Case study analys so that you get to understand not only theory but also the practical applications of the subject. Finally, | would say that it NS has been an incredible j ods for me so far and it's an i 1 Me we? a Lin aif, ~~GAURAV GYANCHANDANI® LLY Ne LS For me the course brings out the best of both worlds where | can be peaceful in the serene beauty around the campus and imbibe the lessons of management. At the same time, | enjoy the bustle in the fessional world, breathe in the vibrant energy and witness talents fi across the world every now and then, making my stay as lively as a Firework. The course innovation & entrepreneurship is a journey of exploration For students and provides the freedom to pursue their passion and learn how to create a venture around it. The course is different than a conventional MBA as we are not limited to the subjects of HR, Accounting & marketing we also study subjects like design thinking, creative problem solving, lean start-up etc. The course constantly pushes the limits of the students and provide them the means to start their own ventures. Students are provided ss mentorships from various domain experts. Along with mentorshi various guest sessions are organised where entrepreneurs Come ai share their journey with the students. This helps the students to oo more clarity of their domain and streamline their thoughts. This campus, this life, relations, it’s something | have never felt bel It is the first time | am away from home and living in a hostel, too, s! Frankly, it’s a bit too overwhelming for me, at times. But it is like Family here. After spending more than half a year here, | have realised that reaching our destination can be more exciting if we oaiey and accept at single moment as it comes.See) ay er Ne NPY MBA - 1, MARKETING What makes my life at SIBM Pune special as a marketing student is the exposure that this institute provides to us students in terms guest lectures by industry stalwarts and panel discussions. It has¥glayed a great role in enhancing my learning experience. An institute cannot become great without the valuable contribution of the faculty who are the backbone. Their teaching style is different from what | have experienced before and is based on the concept of dialogue where we students are encouraged to ask questions and voice our opinion. They bring in real life practical examples of marketing to each of their discussion which makes a great value addition to the learning experience. Also, the case study based approach has proven critical in , understanding the concepts better. Professors, who are experts in their respective domains, are always there to help you and ai very approachable. This place is a melting pot of culture wher | got to meet and interact with people | wouldn't otherwise mee from backgrounds | may not otherwise encounter. This has \ only led to networking but has set me on the track toward buil tolerance and comfort with people different from myself. There is so much more that makes SIBM Pune special and it is an experience of one of a kind. This has been a right decision at the tight direction, at the right time and at the right place and! am \