My experience with eMBA

When I decided to do post-graduation in my 30s, there were so many reactions from people around me. Most common ones being “Now?” “But why?” “Will u leave ur job?” “How will u manage?” “Do u have any time?” So many questions but one answer, “I just want to do it".

Looking through the courses, shortlisting the one which meets your requirements, and then preparing so that they shortlist you is a long process. Once you begin, all you need is a lot of mental preparation.

After long working hours, regular household chores, and some time with your kids, what are you left with? WEEKENDS
Then you take up something that makes you think weekends are a lot more tiring than weekdays. That is what an executive MBA does to your life.

A flurry of assignments, projects to take you back to school. It is certainly not possible to pass the way you cleared your Btech. A lot of thinking, group activities, and discussions are involved.

The good part is you get to know so many people who carry experiences of different kinds. Those real-life examples take the discussions to the next level. In the long run, some of them might become your best buddies or mentors while others turn out to be business partners. The knowledge you acquire gradually starts changing your perspective, the thought process, and the long sessions end in the blink of an eye.

Every professor gives all the gyaan which you are happy to absorb but after the lecture, you understand that you could hardly soak in 10% and everything else just leaked from that tiny little leak in your memory. You immediately reach out for the books in panic, only to find out that half of the thick book is already covered. “How? When?” Then comes the email with a submission deadline reminder and you keep thinking of doing the assignment everyday until the last. Minutes before the submission deadline, the assignment is uploaded and a sense of satisfaction is attained. Such last minute victories are usually a habit, specially in Engineers.

Bottomline,there will never be enough time for anything unless you really want to do it. Managing time is collateral learning in eMBA. The best part is neither your work, home nor kids are neglected. Everything just starts falling into place with a slight risk of you going crazy at times.

Never too late to start learning…