It's been over a month now since we have been on campus... so much has happened.
- My first STAT quiz, which I was dreading, went really well. I got perfect score (really surprisingly!). That night, I had an amazing night. We actually were working our 1st group case study assignment called Metabical. After the case, I was invited to a Hyderabadi Briyani Dinner at a fellow student's flat. Awesome briyani! Then, we happened to stumble into our section (i.e., cohort) mates, who were going on a drive outside campus. My friend and I decided to tag along. Compact with four ppl in the back seat, we drove out on a VERY LOVELY night. It was really nice and breezy with a very pleasant wind blowing through your hair and amazing songs playing in the background. What a high it was? We drove out to the airport (really nice roads leading to the airport) to go go-karting. As our luck would have it, the place was closing down early because of a championship next day. We had arrived at 1am, the place was closing @ 2am, and there was an hour wait. Then, we went to McD's just outside the airport. Had an awesome coke float (similar to root beer float). We played a few games also at the airport (this airport is very happening compared to Dulles), and then headed back. Of course, being so high from the pleasant night and amazing company, I had a crazy idea - stop on the side of the road and run in the middle of the road. I didn't think anyone would entertain my idea until they stopped the car and got out. I waited until the last car left (it was a completely deserted road minus a couple of cars every few mins) and then started flying in the middle of the road. I stunned all of my friends and by the end of it, they all wanted pics in the middle of the road as well, but of course, cars started coming at that point, which meant time to continue our journey back to campus....
- Then came several assignments, including Metabical. Everyone felt sooo relieved after Metabical that no one wanted to study.
- Then came the shock of mid-terms....yes, mid-terms have already happened and results have destroyed many and left others very happy. Then night of mid-terms everyone wanted to blow off steam so started another adventurous night. We started the night with Coco's for food and drinks (of course, no alcohol for me). Talk about leaving a mark - we turned a soft-english singing pub to some indian songs/dancing pub. LOL! We were having so much fun, it didn't matter what others may have been thinking of us. The night proceeded with going to a club named Rain. Yes, my 2nd club experience and I was hoping the Indian clubs won't be so risque and thankfully it wasn't. Unfortunately, the DJ was terrible that night. Even after I asked him to change it up a bit... he changed only for 5 mins and went back to his old ways. Sadly, the front bar in the club had better music than the club itself. So, many shifted out which left the main club half-empty. After clubbing, we went to an ice cream joint similar to Coldstone but unfortunately, the store was closed so we had to eat our ice cream in the basement of the shops (HEHE... 1st time for me). It was amazing ice cream but a bit melted because it was sooooo hot outside. Then, we proceeded to another party in one of the flats on the campus. The place was small and the ambiance wasn't like the club but it had the most important aspect of a good time -------- GREAT MUSIC. The night ended on a high note.
- After the mid-terms and the results, only 2 weeks remained before finals... so you may now observe a bit of silence around campus. Everyone is very stressed out and wondering what's going on.
For me, I have to say - I have NEVER been average. Getting average on my mid-terms was a HUGE shock. I am left wondering now if I made the right decision coming to India, coming to ISB, and whether I'll truly get "my money's worth." Being optimistic, I'm trying to stay positive but there seems a void and deep sadness. I just hope that I can get over it fast and finish off the 1st term strong. No more silly mistakes. Please pray for me.
First shopping trip to Hypercity (grocery shop)
Pic with my 1 flat mate.... flat mate love
Pic of my 2nd flat mate (on the left) and our friend
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| All of us at Chili's. I, of course, ordered the most famous drink of the night, Minty Melon....heavennn! |
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| Out with my section (cohort) mates for the movie Avengers in 3D. My 1st 3D movie (I know I'm so lame)! |
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| Out with my section (cohort) mates for the movie Avengers in 3D. |
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| Mr. Irial Finan visited our campus. |
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| This is Mr. Irial Finan! |
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| Our class photo shoot...being creative while waiting for our turn. Plus, it was too hot outside to be wearing formals but we still wore them so had to make them worth it. |
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| Our class photo shoot...being creative while waiting for our turn. Plus, it was too hot outside to be wearing formals but we still wore them so had to make them worth it.
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| We actually don't know what's happening and when/why the photographer took this pic but it's one funny pic. Though it looks like we are arguing, we are not even talking to each other....HAHAHA! or at least I don't remember it....:D |
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| Me after my first dunk. Dunking in the swimming pool is a ritual here @ ISB. You, your entire group, and any bystanders get dunked when it's someone's birthday from your section (cohort). I have the title of 1st female from our section to be dunked and I must add "very nicely lead to the pool and then pushed in." And then had to be saved because I don't know how to swim. LOL but it wasn't that deep. |
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We were killing time at the Rec Center and saw an empty play area for the kids, and remembered our childhood. :D
What am I trying to learn before I leave? Well besides the academics, I'm trying to learn swimming (or enough to survive without being rescued) before November, when I'll be certainly dunked (possibly several times). And I'm learning Salsa! So exciting.... how's that for ending on a positive note....?!?!?!!!!!
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