First week musings in GMP

So it is close to a week now since I landed in XLRI. This time has been busy although
I wouldn't categorize is at crazily busy. That time had passed when I wasn't here, the time when my peers were going through the preparatory course.

I have settled in as far as day-to-day things are concerned, got my mobile connection with much difficulty and bought a few items from the store within the campus. This store has some basic things like stationary,snacks etc. but doesn't have anything beyond that (e.g. calculator). For these, one has to go to Bishtupur which is 10mins/Rs.30 away. I got my SIM card from a BSNL vendor there, who was quite amused when I repeatedly asked him if Incoming calls are charged (based on my US experience).

Coursewise, I am catching up with material I had missed for 2 weeks(which is a lot) and with day-to-day classes (which is manageable). Although it keeps one busy for most of our waking hours, I would say it is manageable.

Some of my batchmates will be heading for the outbound adventure program this weekend, while I will do next weekend. The campus is quite beautiful. One of my peers has captured several parts of XLRI in hig blog. Click on this link for pictures. XLRI Photos .

Over the week, I made acquaintances with several other peers of mine, including a Deputy GM of BSNL. It has been enriching to learn about the kind of work they did and their opinion of the particular industry/domain they worked in. Hopefully, I will come out of the IT shell and have a better overview of the different industries in the next few months.

Got to doze off now.....ciao !