The online induction program at IIM Amritsar for its largest batch yet -By Avinash Kumar
When I finally secured admission into IIM Amritsar, I was excited to start my MBA journey. I could not wait to walk into the campus gates and meet new people. However, with the pandemic and consequent lockdown regulations, all my dreams were shattered. Fortunately, I was able to attend the induction program at IIM Amritsar, which was a wonderful experience. The program commenced on 13 July 2020 and continued till 29 July 2020.
The first week of the virtual college
When the calendar finally marked 13 July, least to say I was extremely excited because the moment of attending my induction program at IIM Amritsar had arrived. The program kicked off with a welcoming speech from the Director of the institute, who seamlessly provided us with insights about the college through our laptop screens. We were also briefed about the several committees and clubs on campus during our first week and were encouraged to take part in them.
Over the course of the online induction program at IIM Amritsar, we went through insightful sessions of introductory classes and committee selections. We also had the opportunity to interact with our alumni, who patiently answered all our queries and gave us tips on how to utilize our time on campus efficiently, for the next two years. In addition to this, the alumni committee members also explained the relevance of the functioning of the various events that are organized throughout the academic year.
The Sixth String
Our seniors had provided the sixth batch of IIM Amritsar with a thoughtful name, The Sixth String. Under the induction program at IIM Amritsar, we were told about the legacy of the previous batches, and how our batch (the sixth batch) was the largest in number. They provided us with the name, The Sixth String, which signifies the thickest and the strongest string of the guitar. With this name, our seniors encouraged us to continue IIM Amritsar’s legacy with the utmost strength and confidence.
In order to help The Sixth String batch bond with one another, our seniors played several interactive games with us during the induction program at IIM Amritsar. The entire program ultimately made me impatient to start my MBA journey at a B-School like IIM Amritsar. After all, it is providing me with the IIM name, and helping me integrate with the IIM network, which will definitely boost my career growth!
After the wonderful induction program at IIM Amritsar, I am eager to step onto the campus and meet my professors, seniors, and my lovely batchmates face-to-face. I cannot wait to absorb every bit of these interactions and soak in the wisdom and knowledge my MBA journey has in store for me.