Brijen

Life in Mba ..... They say that an MBA makes men out of boys, at least professionally. Having recently graduated from one of the top B-schools in India, I can vouch for the fact that the two years of my MBA were the most formative of my life, filled with learning and valuable life lessons. However, these two years weren’t easy; in fact, they were meant to be anything but. The B-school experience felt like an exam I didn’t prepare for, even as the tape recorder of my life pressed its fast-forward button daily. Chaos was the new order. And when your life is in chaos, you have no option but to fall in love with the madness. As I mellowed down, I learned that it was best to take everything in the B-school phase with an open mind, a willingness to learn, a pinch of salt, and a smile. Below, I share a list of seven things one can expect from the Indian MBA. 1. Self-management : The best managers handle stress calmly, with a straight face. Top Indian B-schools throw truckload after t...