Swathika Selvam

HI.. It is *Swathika

03:24 PM

Swathika Selvam

Firstly why would you think so ? Secondly, B-School is not about surviving.. YOu have come this far writing all those entrances, clearing GDPIs.. all just to survive? YOu have to succeed. Thirdly, it is all about how you showcase your talent. One does not have to an extrovert to showcase talent. There are so many introverts here who are more than just excelling, winning various competitions, topping subjects, getting placed in top-notch companies and all that.. :) You just have to get rid of that thought so that you do not inhibit yourself.

03:29 PM

Swathika Selvam

No probs.. Happens all the time :P

03:29 PM

Swathika Selvam

This seems a bit off the chat topic. You could PM me later regarding this..

03:33 PM

Swathika Selvam

Well i had a few friends who happened to be my seniors at IIM-I. SO I spoke with them before coming and i knew what to expect and what not to :) Like I asked them how classes will be conducted, how the placement scenes are to even how we can get the laundry done.. I also got tips from them. But life here at Planet-I is amazing! ..From classes to friends to culture to basically everything!.. I can't deny but first term was very hectic and challenging.. But you get used to it..and you start exploring things.. ANd am already starting to dread that i have only only 3 months left here :(

03:38 PM

Swathika Selvam

Hi Neeraj, I would say wait for your results. Because you never know what is in store. You could decide later based on your scores. But for now, do not stop preparing for GDPIs (Gaining some extra knowledge isn't as bad as gaining some extra weight :P) ..And we will hope fr the best. Decide a cut off for yourself. LIke for instance unless you get a certain col you will write CAT again..

03:45 PM

Swathika Selvam

GIve finance certifications like CFA, FRM etc.. Take up finance electives and try to do live projects in the area of finance ..You are good to go :) Here is something that you might find helpful: https://insideiim.com/certifications-every-mba-aspirant-know-part-1-finance-marketing/?src=SwathikaS

03:47 PM

Swathika Selvam

HI, I guess these links below can answer your qn better :)

03:50 PM

Swathika Selvam

SO when summer placements happen, your 1st term results would not even be out. There is no criteria for GPA there..

03:52 PM

Swathika Selvam

You can PM through messages in Konversations itself

03:53 PM

Swathika Selvam

HI

04:04 PM

Swathika Selvam

Not at all! Yes you will have hectic schedules, but being a management student, you should be able to make time for your "Fun" things as well. Many fun events, competitions also happen in the campus often :) LIke we have DJ night conducted by our cultural committee and all that :) DOnt worry MBA life will not nerd you into a mundane life ..:)

04:06 PM

Swathika Selvam

Good one. I just published an article today about HOP(HImalayan OUtbound Programme). Well its a 4 credit course offered in term 5. SO unless you are going for the exchange programme, you can go for HOP. It is probably the BEST ever experience where we are exposed to nature at its best. You also climb the mountains with a cause). Below is the article link to know more about HOP.

04:08 PM

Swathika Selvam

Nope, it would not affect. Just build a good finance profile for yourself with those certifications, live projects, electives..You are more than good to go. Also finance is not only banking, investments, credit risks etc.. You can end up in finance roles in the construction industry as well.. like LnT Finance etc..

04:11 PM

Swathika Selvam

Good one. It is mostly case based discussion with presentations. SO the classes are very interactive and fun. There are points for your class participation as well.. You can witness healthy arguments too ;)

04:13 PM

Swathika Selvam

RIP(Rural Immersion Programme) is conducted in the 2 nd trimester.. We are split into Groups of 4-5 and sent to the rural parts of MP for a project. Mine was about open defecation and how can we prevent that ..SO we spent 2-3 days visiting villages, taking surveys etc and we came up with data points and how to prevent this condition based on the identification of the root cause. RIP makes us understand that there are problems beyond the corporate world that we can contribute to, to make better :)

04:16 PM

Swathika Selvam

Simple, at IIM INdore, we become a family :)

04:20 PM

Swathika Selvam

Yes your safety and stay will be taken care of completely. Projects are usually based on help needed in village like waste management, open defecation etc.

04:28 PM

Swathika Selvam

Hi this seems a bit off the topic. SO ill post a few links below for your reference :)

04:30 PM

Swathika Selvam

LIve projects adds on a lot to your profile..It means that you have had exposure in that that specific industry/ domain etc.You will have something worthwhile to talk about you in your resume.. well various clubs and committees bring various live project opportunities from various companies..Do not worry, in IIM Indore there is ample chances to do live projects..YOu just have to get hold of them ..

04:33 PM

Swathika Selvam

Like wise InsideIIM Live project opportunity came through my Placement committee and i had a pre process based on which i was shortlisted for a telephonic interview..and here i am :)

04:34 PM