Know about FIIB, New Delhi: An interview with Anjali Shukla (PGDM student)

In this exclusive interview with Careers360, Anjali Shukla, a student at Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), Delhi shared her thoughts about FIIB Delhi, why she chose it, what sets Fortune Institute of International Business apart, placements, infrastructure, and more. Check out the full article for all the details.

About: Fortune Institute of International Business, Delhi is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and has received accreditation from the NBA and AACSB. FIIB New Delhi courses include PGDM, PGDM Financial Management, and FPM at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. Fortune Institute of International Business Delhi admissions are based on the candidate's performance in exams like GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA, as well as their past academic record, work experience, speaking skills, personal interview, and personality and attitude test.

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

Answer: I am Anjali Shukla, born in Gorakhpur, UP, and raised in Delhi.

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

Answer: Currently, I am a second-year student at Fortune Institute of International Business, Delhi, pursuing my PGDM in Marketing.

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

Answer: Initially, I faced challenges when I had newly joined the institute, adapting to the new environment and routines, being between new people from diverse places, and assignment-related work. But with time and help from faculty mentors, it became easier.

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?

Answer: At FIIB, we have various extracurricular activities. There are separate clubs for each specific domain and other interest-based clubs. Every week, club activities are organised, which encompass fun, learning, and recognition. I have been participating in every club activity and have won certificates too. Presently, I hold the position of Senior Event Coordinator.

Careers360: Please tell us about your routine at FIIB, Delhi – what do you do from the time you wake up till you go to sleep?

Answer: A typical day involves morning to evening lectures, enjoying club activities, chit-chatting while having lunch in the canteen or having tea at the corner, and then going back home and doing assignments. This creates a balanced routine.

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

Answer: The faculty-student ratio at FIIB is favourable, fostering a strong teacher-student relationship. Specific mentors are assigned, and mentor-mentee parties are organised to build a relationship that goes beyond just being a student and teacher.

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

Answer: Campus facilities include morning tea and fruit, a basement area to sit and play, a reading room, and more. Personally, I love our basement area a lot; it's a place for everything from studying and playing to laughing with friends, giving a friend a birthday surprise, and much more.

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

Answer: I don't live in a PG or hostel; I live with my family. However, my friends who live in PGs are usually not happy with the food; the rest is fine.

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

Answer: Balancing studies, assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities involves effective time management and prioritisation. Sometimes, it becomes hectic, and we used to stay up late at night to complete assignments and study for exams.

Careers360: Tell us about the clubs and societies at the campus and how significant they are from your point of view or students' point of view.

Answer: Campus clubs offer leadership opportunities, organise activities, and provide diverse opportunities for students, contributing to their overall experience and skill development.

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

Answer: Our institute issues a Newsletter covering the latest events and happenings on campus.

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

Answer: Popular hangouts inside the campus include the canteen, the front gate benches, and the basement area, of course. Nearby places are Satya Niketan and malls, which are very near to our college.

Careers360: How do you spend your leisure time at the campus?

Answer: We spend it playing games in the basement or hanging out with friends, sitting together, and socialising.

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 on campus?

Answer: Our institute has an Instagram handle, a YouTube channel, and a LinkedIn page. All the updates regarding every happening are shared through these social media handles.
Careers360: What type of companies come for campus recruitment and what percentage of students get placed every year? How is the recruitment process here?

Answer: Companies for campus recruitment vary every year, as it depends on the vacancy, but the CMC department never fails to put in its full efforts to bring the best companies for FIIB Delhi placements. Every year, 100% of students get placement from campus. The recruitment process typically includes aptitude tests, several interview rounds, and GDs.

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