An Interview with Thanusha H M, Student at SDMIMD Mysore

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore was established in 1993. SDMIMD courses include PGDM (Postgraduate Diploma in Management) and PhD. Candidates who have secured a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT entrance exams are eligible for SDMIMD PGDM admission.

In this interview, Thanusha shares her academic journey and campus life experience at the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development with Careers 360. To know more about the SDMIMD Mysore campus life, read the conversation between Thanusha and Careers 360 below.

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

Thanusha H M: I am Thanusha H M, From Bengaluru. I am a BBA Graduate from Christ Academy specialising in Marketing and HR. My hobbies are reading books, listening to music, and travelling.

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

Thanusha H M: Currently, I am pursuinga PGDM Course at SDMIMD, Mysore. I am currently in my 1st Year.

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

Thanusha H M: Yes, initially I faced difficulty at the beginning of the course, but then I slowly got adapted to the environment of the institution. And once I got adapted to the institution, it was a smooth process from there on.

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?

Thanusha H M: There are numerous Clubs and Committees available in the college. Also, there are many International Conferences happening. Along with that, we have our College Flagship Event called Naissance. These are useful for the students to shape themselves into better Person/Manager. I am part of the L.I.F.E Committee (Library Initiative for Education) where our work is to conduct social activities.

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

Thanusha H M: Currently, I am in my 2nd Term of my PGDM Course, and we have Yoga as a part of our curriculum. Our day starts at 6 AM in the morning as we have our Yoga class at 6:30 AM. After the class is over, I go to the mess to have breakfast. Our regular classes start at 9 AM and end at 5PM. We will have lunch break between 12:45-2:30 PM. After our classes are done we will have time to do our Projects, Assignments etc., Since it is a residential campus, everyone stays here, and we can coordinate with our teammates easily.

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

Thanusha H M: The faculty-student ratio in our institute is 1:20. With 1 faculty member for every 20 students, classes tend to be moderately sized, allowing a reasonable level of individual attention. We receive personalized guidance and mentorship.

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

Thanusha H M: We have many facilities provided in the campus, A few of them are Gym, Basketball court, Table tennis court and a badminton court etc., All these facilities help the students to not only be academically focused but also on physical activities. In admits of the chaos of our academics, the student Clubs and Committees give us an opportunity to take part in monthly events where they include cash prizes which makes them more exciting to participate.

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

Thanusha H M: We have single occupancy rooms which are very comfortable, and the washrooms are taken care of by helpers every day. The environment of the hostel is homely and is always tidy.

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

Thanusha H M: We have free doctor consultation every Wednesday and our college has tie-up with Kaveri Hospital, Mysore.

Q. How do you balance your studies, projects, exams and other activities?

Thanusha H M: Balancing study and personal life in a PGDM requires effective time management. I set clear priorities, and maintaining boundaries. I plan my schedule, communicate with my family, and take care of my physical and mental well-being to avoid burning out.

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?

Thanusha H M: There are numerous Clubs and Committees available in the college. Also, there are many International Conferences happening. Along with that, we have our College Flagship Event called Naissance. These clubs and Committees help us in not only building our foundation of the academics but also helps us in building organizational skills.

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

Thanusha H M: [To be discussed later]

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

Thanusha H M: The popular hangout spot in our institute is the Amphitheatre. The most visited places nearby are Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari temple and viewpoint, Lalita Mahal Palace, etc.,

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

Thanusha H M: As we have a wellness center equipped in the campus, we go and play Badminton. Also, we take walks in the campus post dinner for relaxation.

Careers360: Do you have any Facebook page of your campus where the students express their views, jokes or ideas, or maybe even a blog where they write about their experience of life at campus?

Thanusha H M: None

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

Thanusha H M: Top companies like Anand Rathi, Infosys, Wipro, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, TTK Prestige, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank have recruited from our campus. All the eligible students who sat for placements got placed.

Disclaimer: This article has been published as a marketing initiative between Careers360 and SDMIMD Mysore.