A New Journey...A New Life! 

Priyamvada Jha

MFC Part I

There comes a point in life when you have to leave everything behind and start something new. I am going through this very situation at the moment. A new chapter in my life has begun: my post-graduation in finance at South Campus. The old book has closed and a new page is open before me. I embark on this journey with full vigour and enthusiasm, with determination in my heart to make my life glorious in the coming two years.

Having graduated from University Of Delhi (Miranda House) itself, I had thought I would feel at ease and adjusting to this new place would not be an issue for me, but my perception has changed as I stepped into South Campus. The first thing that struck me was the stark contrast between North and South Campus. In North Campus, because of the fact that all the colleges are located close to one another, you could always feel the vivacity of college life- a flock of students roaming around the campus, buzzing the campus with their exciting activities. However, this is not the case in South Campus of DU, one reason being that this is a campus for Post-Graduation courses, which is why you would see focussed and seeming to be studious people roaming around in here (Pun Intended). But this place has a charm of its own. Surrounded with lush green trees, this is one of the peaceful places you can find in Delhi. The campus looks even more alluring during the monsoons, when you can see peacocks dancing around and colourful birds chirping on the trees. I fell in love with this place on the day when it rained heavily, I felt like sitting for hours on a bench near the campus library, enjoying the calm and serene beauty of nature. Although I miss North Campus a lot, this beautiful South Campus has won my heart because of its tranquillity.

My decision to choose this course (MFC) was based on the fact that the field of finance fascinated me since the final year of my Graduation in economics. I chose this course as my Post-Graduation Major to get acquainted with the depths of finance. I am overjoyed to see that the Professors here are very interactive in the classes. They don’t just make us understand the concepts, but also relate those concepts with real life situations. Most of the institutions in India focus on giving theoretical knowledge to the students and not delve into the practicality of the theories/models which is a major flaw of our education system. The teaching methods of our Professors are in tandem with the current requirements of the corporate world. Along with the Professors’ erudite, I was surprised by the profile of my batch. As seen in the past, the engineers have outnumbered the students from Commerce/Humanities background. Although the course is very much related to Commerce, but still history has repeated itself. However, I am really happy to see how enthusiastic the engineers are to learn Finance and they have a fair idea as to what finance is all about. My seniors complete the MFC family, who are very supportive and amiable. From conducting fair processes for selecting members for the Committees to providing us with any information related to the course, they do it all. This MFC family has all the elements you want in a complete happy family. The best thing so far is that I have met so many new people with diverse backgrounds and meeting new people is always a blessing in itself.

“Today is a conjunction of my life. Today is where my whole life is pinned together off to one side. All the corners of my life are gathered together the way the hem of a fancy ball gown might be pinned with flowers. The past is gathered, pulled to one side, and now there is a whole new start to today, me, and my life.”

With this note, I start my new journey with a positive approach and passion in my heart. As said by one of my Professors, to become a successful Manager, one has to have a set of well-defined goals. My ultimate goal is to learn as much as I can from this course and accept every challenge I face and give my best shot. I hope I stand by my words. Amen!

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Sanidhya Yadav

MFC Part I

It’s a dream-like state, isn’t it? The feeling of self-realization that takes time to get absorbed, initially it’s just excitement. After changing 3 means of transport I reached the campus, but believe me, once you step out of the auto rickshaw into the cool green surroundings of the campus, you realize that it was all worth it, all the fatigue vanishes. A walk inside your classroom, while the last song you heard is still ringing in your ears, you come into a group of similar chirpy faces, faces that you’d get used to for the next 2 years of your life.

The seniors, for one, were a surprise package. I didn’t expect them to be so friendly, understanding and helpful as they turned out to be. At least after the rigorous pre-joining assignment, no one would’ve expected that. On a very personal note, I would say that the bunch of batchmates that I’ve come across are very committed to their future, and the prestigious course demands nothing less.

From the informal interactions with seniors I have deduced that I can always find a new place to hang out in this side of Delhi. Another conclusion I have derived, as a former student of north campus, is that here the canteen food is the most homelike at the very nominal rates.

The classes are full of interactive learning experiences, and to be very frank, what this department provides at the price it does is phenomenal. The professors are acclaimed scholars in their subjects and have unmatchable accreditations and accolades. The classes are a great fun, especially with some of our professors who have a knack for making classes a full entertainment package combined with learning. One doesn't realize when the lively sessions are over and we’re often left wanting for more.

After a few sessions of interactions and a really cool ice breaking session, we got the gist of what we had bought into, a very rewarding course that trains you for a future in finance and management given that you’re ready for the hard work required. From the professors to the seniors to the support staff, the whole department seems like a very close knit group of dedicated people, who have an equal, if not more, appetite for fun and enjoyment. Never did I imagine that post-graduation in management would be as entertaining and absorbing as this.