Well, now that I have decided that I will be going to ISB, I thought I might start some preparation for my MBA course. People have told me that it is a very hectic course, so some preparation might be in order.
To that effect, I went and bought a couple of books, a scientific calculator and started working out problems from “Options, Futures and Other Derivatives” by John Hull. I then organized a study group of all the Bangalore people who are also going to ISB this year, and started working on Business Plans for the Entrepreneurship course at ISB.
ROTFL.
I bet I had some of you fooled there. For those of you who have known me for a while, you might have realized its a joke as soon as you read the word “preparation”.
But it is true: I have been preparing for life in Hyderabad, but differently than you might imagine.
I first researched all the places in Hyderabad where the famous Hyderabadi Biryani is available. There are lots and lots of places where the good stuff is available. I also discovered that the awesome ‘Pheni’ (which is a sweet) is also available everywhere in Hyderabad.
I also found out where the IPL matches will be held (home of the Deccan Chargers!) and what the likely schedule is. I hope I get to go to a few matches!
Yeah man, its going to be like 2 years of punishment for you, err.. you picked it intelligently – 1 yr. You probably can’t even bunk classes and go play pool. What will you do ?
Oh you didn’t fool me………. but i still am surprised you chose one year of torture over riding and free surfing………… Atleast it is 1 year for you….i chose 2 year M.Sc
Oh yes… The Pool problem. I made sure that there is a Snooker/Pool table at ISB before I accepted the offer
typical Aditya style!
A scientific calculator?!
Yes! Scientific calculator. It has lots and lots of buttons. I don’t know what they all do, but they sure do look pretty!
Good one…
Pk, Im just catching up with your latest ventures. Congratulations for making it to ISB without having your application rejected, sleeping through the exam or getting into a quarrel with the interview panel!
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Hehe..!! I didn’t catch at the ‘preparation’ bit, but yeah, by the time I reached “organized a study group ….. and started working..” I began LMAO. Epic sarcasm!
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So.. how’s our dear Hyderabad treating you?!