How is the classroom experience at IIM Kashipur??

The last couple of years pulled us away from in-person learning, but things are looking up now, and we hope they'll keep getting better. Let me share what my classroom time at IIM Kashipur has been like. I got to campus in September, with online sessions running until October. Once enough students were on campus and things improved, we switched to a mix of online and in-person classes.

Being back in a physical classroom was awesome. It felt refreshing to learn directly from our teachers rather than through screens. The face-to-face interaction was much better than online, and so was class participation.

We had to be prepared with case studies, and teachers would call on us randomly to explain our take on them. Surprisingly, the long classes flew by because the classroom vibe was so lively.

We also got to do presentations in our business suits, which felt as exciting as preparing for a big corporate meeting. We had to be seated before the teacher showed up, dressed appropriately.

In online classes, you can sneak in some unfinished tasks since no one sees your screen. But in the classroom, you're expected to be alert and ready to answer questions, making our schedule tougher as we had to fit other work into the rest of the day.

Overall, the in-person MBA experience is a whole different game. It really captures the essence of what an MBA should be, with a packed schedule that pushes you to juggle tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with your classmates. It's an amazing journey, and we're looking forward to having all classes in person soon.