A Student's Perspective of life @ SPJIMR

Pre-class readings, classroom discussions, post class quizzes, group discussions, case studies, deadlines, night outs, projects, end terms- is that is all there is to life at SPJIMR? Not really! Add to this the jokes, laughter, animated and lively discussions in the group workroom, cozy visits to the night canteen, the clatter of tables and a lot more. Gossips at the Bistro, music club performances, dance practices, cultural fests, visits to Lonavala for the PG Lab, spiritual development "Gita Shibir" at Kayavarohan, Baroda and in general the energy that flows in the air and reflects on every SPJainite's face, perhaps make the picture clearer. Life is learning at SPJIMR. Life is fun at SPJIMR. We climb long stairs but not one at a time-we hold hands and leap, and we give time a run for its breath!

Each day is bathed in its own shade. Whether it is another CEO lecture or a friendly basketball match in the Andheri sports complex or simply a presentation preparation for the next communications session, we take all in our stride with similar grace. Influencing practice and value based growth is the motto of learning at SPJIMR and for us not even change is constant. The year is full of various initiatives like Pratibimb, Khoj, Nimitt, Personal Growth Labs, Sunday afternoons- these events act as avenues for development of managerial potential in students in addition to their primary purpose of increasing exposure and providing knowledge.

Group learning and team sprit are the all-pervasive themes that can be observed in classroom discussions, on the playground matches, in the bistro queues: in short everywhere. Things we know we share and we strive together for the things that we want to learn. For us the only place where success comes before work is a dictionary. "I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him." In all probability Abraham Lincoln wasn't thinking of us when he quoted this but even if he were he wouldn't have been wrong. We know we are different and we are proud of it. SPJIMR is where life lives.

Last but not the least, how can we forget Mumbai? Enlightening exhibitions, electrifying parties, peaceful walks along Marine Drive or delightful meals in the inimitable restaurants, whatever may be the mood, the city has something to offer. Andheri Sports Complex offers an impressive set of sports facilities along with substantial discounts for SPJainites whereas Andheri Recreation Club is also a favourite recreation centre. Fame AdLabs, a movie multiplex is close to the campus (10 minutes auto rickshaw ride) and is a favourite hangout for many SPJainites. And of course Juhu and Versova beaches are always there with their ever-enchanting offer of an evening full of fun and frolic, ending with meals at student friendly food joints in Bandra and Lokhandwala. We live in the city of dreams and we are in sync with its rhythm.