My first blog about the first class in NITIE !!!!!!

God's own campus “NITIE” welcomed me with a mesmerising weather. I relaxed and settled in hostel .Met many batch mates and enjoyed an outing in Mumbai roads in the heavy rain.In the first day, Lots of questions in mind about the classmates, professors, exams, and how will we cope up with the college environment after three years.

Then, Checked the timetable and started the journey up above the 96 steps with lots of hope, lots of dreams and with the curiosity about how the life at NITIE would be….. First day, it was a 1st lecture by Dr.T.Prasad (who is famously known us Dr.Mandi) ,came to the class with a charm, opened his bag. He gave two balls and two toys to the students and asked us to play. Reason behind that activity was revealed later.

In his lecture, I learnt two important lessons to remember throughout the life in NITIE,

1. I believe all the students agree that it’s a high time to go to parents asking for financial support except emergency. My responsibility is to earn the total expenditure of the two years while studying. I agree with this idea, all the students had left a good job or had a good job offer before coming to NITIE. Now also We have the potential to earn then why not now…..Two years of MBA is not only about the classroom then why not to explore the world with immense opportunities outside!!!! He made me to realize the fact of “Aaj ki roti aaj hi kamaana” (earn on daily basis for livelihood). If not we are nothing less than a beggar who spends the money which is not ours.

2. Dr. Mandi’s mantra :- "Socho Becho, Becho Seekho, Seekho Socho!! "

These words inspires us to
Socho - innovate and think with the open mind to identify, explore the abundant opportunities.
Becho – Develop the ideas and equip them to earn
Seekho – Continuous learning by the experience gained by thinking and earning.

And there was one activity for two students to sell the toys given by professor to each other which made us to realize the importance of being informed about what we do and how we do it. We are told about the science and maths principles in those toys.

For example, Butterfly toy had a circular hole using which it can be mounted on a tip of pen. This explained the center of gravity principle.

This concept is used in “Mandi” event where students sell products in local markets. This created a huge enthusiasm and response from the students and professors across the b schools.
All the students were asked to share our everyday experiences and learning of POM class in blogs. If all the students write blogs, then we can educate millions of deprived students. Thanks to Dr.Mandi who made me to write blogs and I admire his unique way to teaching with passion. This is just the first day one experience. Stay tuned for regular updates on principles of organisation and management.