Had an extended break from studies. Last few days were busy doing company liaison work, as the college summer placements were going on. Reminisced about the same time last year, it was quite stressful, going from group discussions (GD) to GDs, some you convert to get a interview call some you do not. Luckily I made it through with my second interview only. Some people had to sit through seven-eight before going through. Finally everyone gets placed, but still there is anxiety as you see others getting placed and some of your preferred companies not taking you.

Now have to gear up for the final placements, which will start from January. How time flies, in four months time the course will be over. It has been a good experience; academically enriching, got to stretch my performance levels, made some good friends, the diversity of challenges faced was tough but exciting also. Clearly beats the monotony of a typical office day. Also contrary to popular perception, there is ample free time in the MBA course, in which you can do your own stuff. For me it involved reading up lots of magazines and newspapers and the occasional novel. Watched a surfeit of movies and popular TV shows (MASH,Seinfeld,Friends) on the PC.

My current passion is Sudoku, I wait for the newspaper daily to delve into it and solve the puzzle. Some of them really take lot of time about an hour or so, some are done in 5-10 min. Have downloaded some more challenging ones from the net, will do them in my spare time. Of which I have plenty as of now :) .