An Interview with Abhishek S, Student at SDMIMD Mysore

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore, is a private institution that was established in the year 1993. SDMIMD Mysore courses include PGDM and PhD. In the article below, we have a conversation between Abhishek S and Careers360. He talks about the journey of his campus life at SDMIMD Mysore.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself, such as from which place you are from?

Abhishek S: My name is Abhishek S. I am from Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka. I am a BCA graduate from Cresta College, Mysore.

Careers360: Presently, which course are you pursuing and in which year are you?

Abhishek S: I am pursuing a PGDM course, and I am in my first year (second trimester).

Careers360: Did you face any difficulty in the initial months when you joined the institute?

Abhishek S: Yes. Since I was from a BCA background, I was unable to understand finance. Initially, I also found it a bit difficult to adapt to the daily schedule. I would say I have adapted to it now.

Careers360: What activities are offered in the institute? Are there any clubs, etc, for the various extracurricular activities? Which ones have you taken up and are a part of?

Abhishek S: There are many activities and events that take place on the campus, like cultural events, conferences, sports events, etc. Various committees hold many events every month. I am a member of the ANTS (Alumni Networking Team SDMIMD) committee.

Careers360: Describe a typical day at your institute – what do you do from the time you wake up till you go to sleep?

Abhishek S: Usually, I tend to wake up a bit late as I cover my work during the late-night hours. A typical day involves around 3 classes on average, and we always have interesting discussions or presentations. Also, we usually have events like workshops, committee events, conferences, and sports competitions from time to time. It is very engaging.

Careers360: Tell us about the faculty-student ratio here and about the teacher-student relationship in your understanding.

Abhishek S: The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:20. Teachers are helpful and understanding. We can even approach them after class hours for guidance.

Careers360: What facilities do you have on the campus? What do you like here the most, which you feel is unique and differentiating?

Abhishek S: We have a gym, wellness center, an open classroom, basketball court, a library with vast resources, a computer lab with state-of-the-art facilities and housekeeping services. Individual occupation of rooms in the hostel is a very good factor. The rooms are spacious.

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Careers360: How comfortable are your hostels, and how about the cleanliness factor over there?

Abhishek S: The hostels are very comfortable with housekeeping services. The washrooms are very well maintained.

Careers360: What about the medical facilities? Can you receive requisite medical attention if needed in an emergency?

Abhishek S: Wardens are always available to assist in the case of medical emergencies. There are also weekly visits by a doctor from a reputable hospital (Kaveri) so that students can go and get diagnosed, in case they have any health issues.

Careers360: How do you balance your studies, projects, exams and other activities?

Abhishek S: It is all about managing your time effectively. It wasn’t easy in the beginning but as time has passed, I have understood how to allocate time for various things that come up in my day-to-day life. I feel like you will learn it through experience.

Careers360: Tell us about the clubs and societies on the campus and how significant are they from your point of view or students’ point of view?

Abhishek S: I personally believe that committees can help enhance the experience that students have at campus. It helps people connect and enjoy outside academics. Also being part of a committee helps an individual juggle responsibility and make them get used to pressure.

Careers360: Is there any in-house magazine or journal for the latest events or happenings at the institute?

Abhishek S: The events are usually documented online, some of them can be found in the library. Especially important events like national or international conferences.

Careers360: What are the popular hangouts at the institute? What, according to you, are the most visited places nearby?

Abhishek S: People mostly hang out in front of the mess, at the cafeteria, basketball court, open classrooms. Some of the most visited places nearby are Chamundi Hills(viewpoint), Mall of Mysore, kukkarahalli lake.

Careers360: How do you spend your leisure time on campus?

Abhishek S: I mostly hang around with my friends on the campus. We walk around the campus after dinner and the campus has a lovely environment. Sometimes I play badminton in the wellness center.

Careers360: What type of companies come for campus recruitment and what percentage of students get placed every year? How is the recruitment process here?

Abhishek S: Top companies like Anand Rathi, Infosys, Wipro, Schnieder Electric, Deloitte, TTK Prestige, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank have recruited from our campus. All the eligible students who sit for placements got placed.

Disclaimer: The article has been published as part of the marketing activity between Careers360 and SDMIMD Mysore.