85 days to go

I have been running a countdown in my status on gtalk messenger. I have received various comments from my friends, some saying that get scared to see the number go down so soon, some want me to take it off while some requested me to fast forward it somehow. It reflects how everyone's experience here at ISB is different from others, and that not everyone is happy here and doesn't want this to end, while some are happy and want this college life to continue as long as possible.

Last few days have been very busy. I haven't really got a chance to update this blog, despite an entry everyday in my ToDo list. I spent my new year eve in Bangalore with my family. Just reached in time after finishing the exam in the evening. I was there for the next 6 days and returned on 6th here. From 7th the 7th term started. I have taken the subjects Outsourcing and IT business, Negotiation Analysis and IT Services and Project Management. I have taken just three this term so that I get more time for placement prep. I will need to take 5 courses in term 8.

The campus is abuzz with placement fever right now. Lot of PPTs are happening everyday, as much as 4 everyday. The job are being posted, people applying, getting shortlists and rejects. Some are enjoying while some are in to a state of panic and close to that. Today I attended PPTs for NIIT and Microsoft. Yesterday I attended PPT for Inductis.

Need to work on the Solectron case for tomorrow's class at 10:15 AM. It's already 12:45 AM. I better get back to preparing the case, though I am least motivated right now. After tomorrow's class, the weekend will start but there is a long To Do list for this weekend besides the placement prep.

Solstice

We had the 5th Solstice this weekend. Solstice is the annual ISB Alumni Reunion. It was a good chance for the current students to meet with alums given there is no overlap of two batches this being a one year course. It was also a good chance for alums to meet their own batch mates. This weekend was full of masti, partying and networking - last and most important alum gyan sessions.

On the party front, the new events lounge was inaugurated. We also had a concert by Indian Ocean. To be frank, I had not heard of this band earlier, but I liked the music yesterday. I think I am going to follow this band in the future. Some of the songs were really cool.

Met with a few alums and got a lot of gyan. I think it will help. It came right in time for placements. I could get the resume reviewed, get tips on prep and how to approach companies. Overall, a fun filled experience this weekend. However, now I need to catch up with my schedule and prepare for the exams coming up in 6 days

Leaving you with a picture of Indian Ocean.