Life@GIM (Goa Institute of Management)

[AdarshAK (Adarsh Anilkumar)]

•Humans of GIM•

While on the way back to my hometown after completing my engineering, my mind was battling between its logical and passionate sides, hoping the passionate side would win. However, reality struck hard as my parents did not want me to pursue an MBA, but I followed my heart and proceeded to pursue my dream.

Everything was perfect – an aesthetic campus, meeting new people, and a bustling hostel life. However, my life took a U-turn on one particular day. I experienced acute chest discomfort and shortness. After suffering three severe chest pain bouts, I was hospitalised, and cardiac tests were performed.

After a week of agony, the doctor eventually diagnosed me with Costochondritis. My cartilage connecting the rib and chest bone was broken, and I could hardly sit or walk for some time. Things abruptly changed for me, and I found myself absolutely helpless.

As I watched my peers attend their classes regularly and progress academically while enjoying it, I questioned myself every day, wondering what I had done to deserve such hardship.

One thing that kept me going was my attitude of not giving up. People advised me to opt out and return the following year, but I promised myself that I would fight my way out of this situation. Being in so much agony every day, on steroids, and taking end-of-the-year examinations in such a state helped me realise that I am a strong girl and a fighter within. After one and a half months of fighting, I was able to overcome my illness.

I owe my comeback to my GIM buddies, who treated me like family and never left my side no matter what. This experience changed my perspective on a multitude of subjects, and I learned that having a strong will and strength will help you get out of difficult situations. I matured emotionally, mentally, and physically every day.

Given that I have recovered completely now, I am excited about the journey that lies ahead of me. I am prepared to face whatever challenges arise along the way, and I am all set to achieve extraordinary things in my life.

-Ms Snigdha Pathak

[AdarshAK (Adarsh Anilkumar)]

The Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, addressed the International Conclave on ‘Globalizing Indian Thought’ at IIM Kozhikode. The conclave aimed to shed light on India’s plans to rank among the top three economies in the world.

Goa Institute of Management congratulates Dr Kingshuk Sarkar, Associate Professor, for being honoured with the Best Paper Award at the Globalizing Indian Thoughts (GIT) 2022 Conclave, IIM Kozhikode.

We celebrate his achievement and wish him the best in his future endeavours.

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It was a clash of the Reds and the Blues, as PGP-1 took on PGP-2 for the second time this year in Kick Off 2.0 Football organised by Prayas - The Sports Club of Goa Institute of Management. Unlike the first game which did not see any goals, this ended with a score of 1-1, with amazing goals from both sides in the second half.

The match kept the crowd on the edge of their seats with the players giving their best on the field. After an intense and exciting 90 minutes, the match went to penalties, where PGP-1 emerged victorious in a nail-biting contest.

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Birthdays are all about smiles, giggles and laughter, are they not?

On 1st of December, Curio - The Student Body of CCIDT, Goa Institute of Management (@curio_gim) celebrated its birthday with a series of games, spread across three rounds. From bursting balloons to find your team name, to walking around the halls blindfolded, looking for things with your partner as your eyes, the celebration packed it all!
Events like these are a great reminder that while it is important to study and work hard, sometimes it is essential to catch a break and play for a much needed boost of serotonin.

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“Peace is not a pursuit of war but a matter of instinct.”, says Mr Satish Pradhan during Samriddhi 2022 (@samriddhi_gim) - The Annual International Business Symposium of Goa Institute of Management. He is currently the Independent Director and Advisor of Shrushti Conservation Foundation and has also been a part of the famous Tata Group as the former Chief Group HR.

Mr Pradhan took the students through “Tryst with Destiny” and beyond. He told the students about the significance and power of the reclamation of ourselves and our destiny. He talked about the peer pressure, reflection on predisposition, and intent as parts of wholesomeness.

We feel deeply privileged to have hosted Mr Satish Pradhan and are immensely grateful to him for taking the time to educate the students of GIM.

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“When the slate is wiped clean in any capacity, people feel more compelled to do the task.”, said Mr Birender Ahluwalia during Samriddhi 2022 (@samriddhi_gim), the Annual International Business Symposium of the Goa Institute of Management. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The Positive Company and has also been a part of prestigious organisations like the famous Tata Group, Niva Bupa, and upGrad.

The speech introduced the participants to the ‘Science of Happiness’ and inculcated the importance of being happy, saying that it is not a mere spectator sport. He reiterated to the students the fact that hard work is an essential component of happiness and how it leads to success in life. The Duchenne smile, which reaches the eyes of an individual, and the correlation and significance of viewpoints and perspectives that enable a person to change their very own persona were brought to the limelight, and he established that language with the integration of gestures has been the very mode of human communication since eons.

It is our greatest honour to host one of the top speakers, Mr Birender Ahluwalia, and we feel exceptionally gratified by his words of happiness and hope to walk on his guided path.

[AdarshAK (Adarsh Anilkumar)]

Goa Institute of Management is delighted to announce that its PGDM - Core Programme has achieved 100% placements for the Batch of 2021-23.

The Institute has been thriving with success and setting new benchmarks year on year and the placement reports are a testament of the same.

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“Failure is a part of consulting and we should learn from these failures to become better versions of ourselves.”, remarked Prof Srinivasan R during Samriddhi 2022 (@samriddhi_gim) - The Annual International Business Symposium of Goa Institute of Management. He currently holds the position of Professor of Strategy at Indian Institute of Banglore and also a Visiting Faculty at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.

The speech brought to light “India’s Digital Architecture and its Implications for Firms and Managers.” The chief strategy for India’s digital architecture relies on competitiveness, innovation, skills and productivity of our generation. It focuses the attention on rapid prototyping and product development and that it shall help the digital transformation of Indian automotive and manufacturing sector. It also mentions the fact that a critical part of physical infrastructure is to provide a platform that in turn provides valuable information for hassle free movement of the further processes.

We are grateful to host one of the most talented minds, Prof Srinivasan R and we feel greatly inspired by his words to change the face of the nation by following his guiding principles.

[AdarshAK (Adarsh Anilkumar)]

The second day of the annual flagship event of GIM - Samriddhi (@samriddhi_gim ), The International Business Symposium was full of learning and competitions where teams from all over India battled intensely with grit and zeal to win the title of ‘Champions’.

Calling all the human resource enthusiasts, as HRiday - The HR club and Brainvista - The Quizzing Club of Goa Institute of Management organised Veditum, where students applied knowledge of comprehensive human resource management concepts and ended with presenting solutions for HR case study.

MECCA - The Marketing club of GIM organised Chrysalis, where it was time to build a marketing strategy for the government to bridge the digital transformation gap and to bring the best marketing and strategic plans.

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“We have spoken about the greatest leaders of our nation but never pondered about what they were doing during our age.”, said Mr Sharad Vivek Sagar during Samriddhi 2022 (@samriddhi_gim) - The Annual International Business Symposium of Goa Institute of Management. The Harvard alumnus is the Founder and CEO of The Dexterity Global Group and have been impacting the lives of thousands of the brightest minds of the world. Recognised by the Queen of England and having been listed in Forbes 30 under 30, Mr Sagar carries the vision of powering the next generation of leaders.

The speech began by introducing the students of Goa Institute of Management to ‘New India @ 75’. He elaborated on the importance that as business leaders, we need to realise that many things that look glorious today, will need an advancement and upgradation in the future. He further placed emphasis on the fact that every challenge that we see in the country, must be viewed as a business opportunity by students. Leadership, he emphasised, can be achieved in all fields of life.

It is our greatest honour to have hosted Mr Sharad Sagar, one of the hundred most influential leaders. We are greatly inspired by his words of wisdom and hope to imbibe entrepreneurial skills from him.

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Christmas is the season of joy, gift-giving, and of families uniting together.

As Christmas brought happy carols, jingle bells, and twinkling lights, students at Goa Institute of Management became Secret Santa to each other by exchanging gifts and spreading joy all around.

RaZzMaTaZz - The Cultural Club of GIM organised Christmas celebration where students could enjoy the holiday spirit as well as the thrilling FIFA World Cup, hot chocolate, and Christmas carols to cap the day.

GIM wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and hopes life is filled with hope and positivity

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The blog 'Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor - A Summary,’ by Ms Manjari Rawat (PGDM BIFS 2021-23) for SOFIA - The Finance Club of GIM, gives us qualitative insights about the importance of the ‘Margin of Safety’ in investing.

The blog states that, “Millions of investors fall prey to short-term or instant gains and lose out on their capital. The temptation of making fast money is huge, and many investors face difficulty resisting it. In the long term, this approach is not sustainable."

Click on the blog link below to gain more insights on the topic:

‘Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful...

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Students of Goa Institute of Management keep achieved new feats with Team ‘The Boys’ comprising Mr Samarth Gupta, Mr Anurag Shukla (BIFS 21-23), Mr Akash Ghosh, and Mr Konda Venkata Srivastav (PGDM 21-23) by finishing First Runner-Up at Bloomberg 2022 Global Trading Challenge.

We heartily congratulate them and wish them luck for their future endeavours.

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“Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.” - PV Sindhu

SMASH 2022, the much-awaited badminton tournament organised by Prayas - The Sports Club of Goa Institute of Management witnessed students coming together to play a sport that gives heart-pumping joy to one and all.

Game variations like singles, doubles, and mixed doubles kept students from both PGP-1 and PGP-2 engaged in the tournament. The sports spirit was indeed high throughout the week in the hearts of students.

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What better way to break the ice between juniors and seniors than a night of promposals, music and dance. RaZzMaTaZz - The Cultural Club of GIM organised a magical Prom Night filled with enjoyable activities and amusing games.

The exciting night concluded with the announcement of the Prom King and Queen. Indeed, a memorable event for one and all!

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Dear Aspirants,

Goa Institute of Management offers specialisations in four major courses - PGDM Core, Big Data Analytics, Banking Insurance and Financial Services and Healthcare Management.

The deadline for admissions application for all the four courses closes in two days. Apply now and move one step closer to getting a seat at the esteemed institute.

Regards,
AdCom

[AdarshAK (Adarsh Anilkumar)]

For a girl who had never imagined that she would be living that ‘MBA Life’ in the real sense, the journey, I solemnly assure, has been quite adventurous.

Having lived a major part of my life in Ajmer, I was not exposed to the nitty-gritty of growing up in a big city, but that did not hinder my ambitions and my vision to work hard and achieve them. I always resonated with the quote, “Nothing will work until you do.” In June 2022,all my efforts paid off and that too in the best possible way. The happiness that I saw on my parent’s faces when I made it to Goa Institute of Management was worth the while.

It is hard to find a place that embraces you like home, but I was enthralled to find my shot of ‘Felix Felicis’ here at GIM which completely altered the course of my life. I will always be grateful for the experience it brings along and I look forward to making every passing moment count.

Now and Forever, a GIMite.

Sangeeta Gurnani (BIFS 2022-24)

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Goa Institute of Management is extremely proud to announce that the PGDM - Big Data Analytics programme is ranked first in the list of the ‘Top 10 Best Data Analytics Institutes in India for 2023’ by Analytics Insight Magazine. This feat would not have been achieved without the tremendous efforts put forward by the faculty, administrative staff, and the students.

Congratulations to the entire GIM fraternity for their outstanding efforts toward this marvellous accomplishment.

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“Appreciation goes a long way as a motivation”. - Cadice Clark

It is an unerring fact that appreciation for good quality work is a morale booster in every possible domain. Goa Institute of Management recognises this fact and organised a ‘Scholarship Felicitation Ceremony’ for students who displayed outstanding performance in their academics.

The institute values hard work and academic excellence and in the journey of three decades the institute has witnessed that grades, as a reflection of knowledge and learning, seem to have primacy in getting students places in their careers and in life. Congratulations to all the scholars!

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Blood donation has always been considered a life-giving act. It is not just about donating blood; it is a compassionate act that saves the lives of hundreds of people throughout the year.

For this very cause, Sanjeevani - The Annual Blood Donation Drive, was organised by HRiday - The HR Club of Goa Institute of Management, in collaboration with HDFC Bank, Samarthan - The CSR Club and Goa Medical College. Numerous students came out in support of the good cause, demonstrating that they are true ‘heroes in disguise’.