Hello Everyone,
There was a time when you were put through a trial. But that phase has gone. You are now the newest members of SPJIMR family. And this is the time for expectations, both on your and our side. A few days more would get you at the doorstep of an institution that would become an integral part of your lives. That would take you on a journey of change and learning. A very hearty welcome to each one of you from Participants' Executive Council ( PEC).
Mark Twain said "A thing long expected takes the form of the unexpected when at last it comes." Well don't put a check on your expectations – they have their own fun. But do let us give you a glimpse of how life at SPJIMR would be.
Studies and Academics are an integral part of the life at SPJIMR and we do hope that you all are studying your pre-foundation material sincerely. Academics are no doubt very very important but definitely not sufficient. There are numerous opportunities to show your talents. If you are a singer or dancer, you are already a star! Be prepared as you would be in high demand for various cultural events. And if you happen to be the badminton champion of the old college days then its time to trouble those muscles
again or you can show your sport skills on the basketball court. Starting from cricket to table tennis to trekking- the list is endless. At SP we firmly believe in maintaining the right proportions of academics and extra curricular activities during the two year PGDM program.
There was a time when you were put through a trial. But that phase has gone. You are now the newest members of SPJIMR family. And this is the time for expectations, both on your and our side. A few days more would get you at the doorstep of an institution that would become an integral part of your lives. That would take you on a journey of change and learning. A very hearty welcome to each one of you from Participants' Executive Council ( PEC).
Mark Twain said "A thing long expected takes the form of the unexpected when at last it comes." Well don't put a check on your expectations – they have their own fun. But do let us give you a glimpse of how life at SPJIMR would be.
Studies and Academics are an integral part of the life at SPJIMR and we do hope that you all are studying your pre-foundation material sincerely. Academics are no doubt very very important but definitely not sufficient. There are numerous opportunities to show your talents. If you are a singer or dancer, you are already a star! Be prepared as you would be in high demand for various cultural events. And if you happen to be the badminton champion of the old college days then its time to trouble those muscles
again or you can show your sport skills on the basketball court. Starting from cricket to table tennis to trekking- the list is endless. At SP we firmly believe in maintaining the right proportions of academics and extra curricular activities during the two year PGDM program.
A typical day in SPJIMR has about three classes in the morning and two in the afternoon after which there are group work assignments to keep you engaged till dinner. There is however no fixed format for this. Usually there is a CEO lecture in every 1-2 weeks for which you are expected to be dressed formally. Even otherwise there are various courses in which practicing experts from industry form part of the faculty and hence it makes sense to have a decent collection of formals in your packing list.
Sundays are working and Thursday is the official weekly off but that does not assure that you can completely relax and go to a relative's place as on most occasions there would be assignments to be submitted on Friday mornings or a scheduled/ unscheduled (read surprise) test waiting for you. Thursdays are also mostly utilized to do entire week's pending laundry. There are washing machines available in the hostels. However, if you are not the money saving type then the clothes can always be given to a washer man/woman who if you so wish would also iron them. But what Thursdays do mean is that you can go for a nice outing on Wednesday evenings. Since there is no mess food available there is little option available anyways.
Food available inside SPJIMR campus is strictly vegetarian. There is a mess where breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. Also there is a canteen inside the institute, which offers tea, coffee, cold drinks and various snacks. Just outside the campus there is a restaurant named Vrindavan, where good vegetarian food is available at reasonable rates.
There is also the Bhavan's Canteen which can be tried out for lunch or evening snacks.For the more indulgent there are options that extend beyond the campus.
There are numerous food joints in Andheri and Bandra. Pop Tates is the ideal place to visit if you feel like having good continental food. Mocha (a café home), Urban Tadka, MacDonald's and Pizza Hut are few others in an exhaustive list of food joints where one can easily reach in less than 10 minutes in an auto rickshaw.
Life is very hectic at SPJIMR as we have tests, pre class readings, presentations, surprise quizzes, numerous assignments to be submitted round the clock. However we still love to look beyond the surface. Movies, beach outings, shopping sprees, long chatting sessions and catching up on those lost sleep hours is what joy in suffering is all about! There are 3 multiplexes, Fame Adlabs, PVR Juhu & Fun Republic near the campus; they are one of the favorite hanging spots of students. Also there is a special discount of 10% at these multiplexes on showing SPJIMR I-Cards.Evenings can also be spent at Juhu and Versova beaches that are not too far way.
There are numerous food joints in Andheri and Bandra. Pop Tates is the ideal place to visit if you feel like having good continental food. Mocha (a café home), Urban Tadka, MacDonald's and Pizza Hut are few others in an exhaustive list of food joints where one can easily reach in less than 10 minutes in an auto rickshaw.
Life is very hectic at SPJIMR as we have tests, pre class readings, presentations, surprise quizzes, numerous assignments to be submitted round the clock. However we still love to look beyond the surface. Movies, beach outings, shopping sprees, long chatting sessions and catching up on those lost sleep hours is what joy in suffering is all about! There are 3 multiplexes, Fame Adlabs, PVR Juhu & Fun Republic near the campus; they are one of the favorite hanging spots of students. Also there is a special discount of 10% at these multiplexes on showing SPJIMR I-Cards.Evenings can also be spent at Juhu and Versova beaches that are not too far way.
As far as shopping is concerned, the items of daily use can be obtained from Apna Bazaar, a supermarket situated behind the boy's hostels. For buying shirts, jeans, shoes etc., one can go to Shoppers' Stop or visit the Lokhandwala market.
It will take sometime for the non Mumbai people to acclimatize to the weather here as it is quite unfriendly. Weather tends to be hot and humid so bringing along light T-shirts and cotton pants is recommendable. Again once it starts raining in Mumbai, it usually continues for a real long time, so it is important that you have an umbrella/raincoat with you among other items. Do not forget to toss in a pair of old shoes that would come in handy for going out in the rainy season apart from your formal shoes which
would be required for all formal occasions.
Life in a B School tends to be stressful and one needs a lot of stamina to face it. Hence staying fit achieves prime importance and to make things easier we have Andheri sports complex at less than 5 minutes walk from the campus. The sports complex has got a lot to offer ranging from badminton, squash, lawn-tennis to the good old gym.
We don't know whether you will become a good marketing or finance manager in SPJIMR but what you would definitely learn to manage is your room; it
is nothing less than an art at SP. Rooms here are 2-seaters or 3-seaters. A section of almirah is provided for keeping clothes and books (ever heard
of space management?). However, there are no hangers for clothes provided. A standard single bed mattress is provided to every student along with a
pillow.
It will take sometime for the non Mumbai people to acclimatize to the weather here as it is quite unfriendly. Weather tends to be hot and humid so bringing along light T-shirts and cotton pants is recommendable. Again once it starts raining in Mumbai, it usually continues for a real long time, so it is important that you have an umbrella/raincoat with you among other items. Do not forget to toss in a pair of old shoes that would come in handy for going out in the rainy season apart from your formal shoes which
would be required for all formal occasions.
Life in a B School tends to be stressful and one needs a lot of stamina to face it. Hence staying fit achieves prime importance and to make things easier we have Andheri sports complex at less than 5 minutes walk from the campus. The sports complex has got a lot to offer ranging from badminton, squash, lawn-tennis to the good old gym.
We don't know whether you will become a good marketing or finance manager in SPJIMR but what you would definitely learn to manage is your room; it
is nothing less than an art at SP. Rooms here are 2-seaters or 3-seaters. A section of almirah is provided for keeping clothes and books (ever heard
of space management?). However, there are no hangers for clothes provided. A standard single bed mattress is provided to every student along with a
pillow.
Please remember that hostel registrations would begin on 18th June. Rooms would be allocated only during office hours, i.e. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As mentioned in our previous mail, if your arrival time is different, let us know in advance so that prior arrangements can be made. A list indicating your accommodation will be displayed on the notice board in the main institute building. Please go through the list to find out your room and ask the security personnel for directions to reach your hostel.
In addition to the above-mentioned there are various small things that you would require like bed sheets, pillow covers, buckets, mugs, mosquito repellants (like
'All-Out') and most importantly a lock with keys in triplicate. Needless to say all these things could be easily bought from Apna Bazaar or Andheri Market.
ATMs of ICICI, SBI and UTI banks are very near to the campus.
Finally, the moment you step into the boundaries of the institute you would be given the title of PGP1. So pump in all the oxygen that you can find in
your lungs because from where we stand the future of you guys and gals, seems to be pretty much breathtaking!
Wish you all the best for your Pre-Foundation preparations!
Warm Regards,
Chinmay Jain
President
Participants' Executive Council (PEC)
SPJIMR
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