tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2310796458686501662024-03-13T03:36:56.214-07:00Cox Bloggers : Building towards a FutureLocated in the heart of Dallas, COX MBA is the breeding hub for the next generation of leaders in a growing capital of USA. With an unbridled history of a 100 years, SMU is paving the path for a better tomorrow. Cox Bloggers is a student mentored blog which tries to communicate the best part of your SMU story.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13322665964673270510noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-21541576370703594292016-02-09T17:18:00.000-08:002016-02-11T11:55:56.960-08:00Being an International MBA- The Conferences<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
While reading this article, the first and foremost thing that I would like you to do is: Do not expect a job out of any of these conferences. On the leeway side, what I would like you to do is: attend these conferences (at least one of them) because these are the pathways to a huge reservoir of network that you potentially can exploit for your career goals later on.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>NBMBA:</b> </span>Most of the internationals prefer the National Black MBA Conference which is huge. It is grand, it is magnanimous. You will walk a lot and tire a lot but you can potentially make good contacts during this conference. Most of our batch mates, especially internationals did make their presence felt and one will also find students from all different colleges across the United States. So, it is not just an opportunity to connect with corporate but also an opportunity to get to know your counterparts from other colleges. Speaking about the companies, one can find them all- from Coca Cola to Mercedez Benz to Microsoft- they are all out there. What I loved was the energy in the environment. We were totally soaked in that and really did not want to come back to college. In each of these company booths, there will certainly be people from each department. So, you like marketing, go and talk to the marketing guy in the booth. You strike a chord with them and they keep your resume which usually goes to a dustbin later, you may ask for their email id or a business card (which half of them will deny not carrying one) , go back home and send a small thank you note to all of these people with whom you have ideally spend 5 minutes or so, same as thousands of other candidates must have and they too must have sent their thank you notes. God save the poor guy whose inbox will be bombarded with all the thank you notes and tons of requests to help them get them the job !</div>
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Apart from the NBMBA, there are the <b>National Hispanic MBA, the Asian MBA and the National Women MBA</b>. While one can find similar gamut of companies in the National Hispanic MBA and quite a lot in the Asian MBA, the National Women MBA was a tad disappointing as there weren't many firms in the conference this year. Besides, the energy levels were not awe inspiring. However, for just a $25 registration, one can't ask for more.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">The paradox:</span></b> Think putting yourself in that seat. Are you even going to look to those thousands of emails? Some of them may reply to you and if you have a different kind of spark, the connection might just work out. One valuable contact is worth of an effort. It is not about just making the contact, it is about maintaining the contact. Concepts similar to acquisition rate and repeat rate in business. What drives you then ?<br />
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1. Rehearse your elevator pitch again and again so that you look confident to present yourself properly to those executives because your first impression does matter.<br />
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And the last thing. Now, do not get disappointed when I say this but it is very practical. If you are an international, you will get to hear this 9/10 times, "Sorry we do not sponsor internationals" and you will walk away.<br />
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The good part is that- you will have tried hard and learnt a lot. It is a different kind of an experience from the recruiting process in Asia.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>The difference:</b> </span>The thing that we find here different as compared to Asia is that back in our home country, when you are graduating from good colleges, companies will line up for you. </div>
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It does not matter if you know finance or operations, a candidate will apply to all job openings and companies will then filter you out based on numbers. If you hold a 8.5+ GPA and a GMAT score of 740+ and are you from IIT ? you make it to the interview room and get pounded with "are you IIT top 100 or top 1000" or an "IIT Kanpur or IIT Roorkee" and bumps into you a question with all puzzles and numbers. Ethical questions and Pressure cooker scenario. It is all out there. In the end, it does not count if your background in a power major operations, you can still make it to the Finance world or a marketing paraphernalia. <br />
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Here, you will have to make the moves to understand the company, understand the job that you are interested in. Talking to people in that company and that role thus helps. Yes, most of us (like me) are shy. But then, this is MBA and shyness is not an excuse. Do understand one thing- relationships are not made in a day. One needs to be in touch through days and months. You may have to talk with no reason (personally I have never done that and still feel awkward) but when time comes, be ready to deliver value and material in what you speak. Knowledge is important but more important is your intent to learn about the job and purpose of your application. Again, what guides you is your passion and quality and what gets you the final offer is your connection with the panel.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Be more open: </span></b>There are ways in which one can have a positive energy around themselves and connect well with people. In my batch, I probably am the most silent fellow but there are others who do a lot of different and interesting stuffs. Student life is good in here and I am sure you will love it. Come and explore, exploit opportunities in sports, club activities etc. and be open to learn and discuss. I believe one will be great. We have happy hours every week. If you are a soccer fan, you can try out the indoor soccer stadium here. Night life is cool in Dallas and there are a number of places to go to. Just be open and I believe, you will have the best time of your life.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">To end with:</span> </b>Finding a job is the most difficult part and especially coming from a different culture altogether, it gets a bit more tougher. It is important to make the right connections with the right people in the right role in the right firm. Backed by an inherent passion and an approved interest, thoughtful insights and a deep knowledge will help you get a long way in your job search and your life as a whole.<br />
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<i>I will be back next time with a small article by someone who can speak well about "inside the financial world" at SMU COX. Till then, Thanks !</i></div>
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Hi there. I am writing this post after a really long gap but I thought this might help aspiring MBA candidates to get a better insight into the life of an International MBA, not confined to SMU COX but in general. In my experience through interaction and exposure, I have realized a few aspects which I have put in here. Hope this might help.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">1. The cultural differences:</span></b> I guess this is majorly the first challenge that all internationals have had to face while making a choice of stepping out of their own soil. Just like in cricket, you go to Australia and face the bounce and skid, in England you face the swing and in India, its majorly about exploiting the cracks, it is similar for an MBA student tuning himself up with the culture of the new place. About USA, its very framework is built on people drawn from various parts of the world and Asia today contributing to 40% of its growth. USA accepts you as you are. Well ! It might take some time but just be there, you will be fine. As one of the instructors very well put it down, it follows a curve where there is a crest and then a trough but the wave stabilizes in some time. </div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">2. Communication barrier:</span></b> One of the things that will help you overcome this is your allotted study group. A few of my friends in my study group have helped me understand their style of communication better. The words that you write in your thank you notes to professionals, the words that you speak while talking to people around you and how you design your cover letter and resume, it is a very different ball game. The faster you learn that, the better you will be. I am still learning and my friends are helping me in that. Having said that, you can always reach out to your colleagues from the US and be open to learn and rectify the mistakes that you might be making.</div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>3. Put weight on your work experience:</b></span> Hunting for a job is a tough ask for an international MBA student here, especially with the policies of H1B and STEM degrees. It is a serious factor while considering where to put in your application. Secondly, the companies do put in a lot of importance to the skills that you carry forward. Some of the skills that all of you will carry forward in case you are from an engineering background are- technology, analysis, manpower management, data. It is important to identify what sets you apart. For internationals, numbers and statistics in your resume play a major part in showing the visibility of your work experience. In simple words, a guage to measure performance. Concentrating and putting your efforts early in your job search is important.</div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">5. Finding the right companies: </span></b>One, not all companies sponsor for internationals. This will come as a setback to all those who are interested in automobile industry but hardly a few companies do hire internationals. Some of them are Tesla motors and Harley Davidson. But if you are open to explore the financial side of the automobile industry, Toyota Financial Services and Mercedez Benz might be the choices. Speaking to the Techies out there, it might not be the best choice for you to be at Dallas and think of a dream job in the Silicon Valley. First, Silicon Valley doesn't see if you are an MBA or not. They put more weight on your skills to build. Second, Silicon valley puts weight on your relative work experience for international MBAs. Facebook might have been the place where I would have gone to but come the final round and I was facing the chin music against experiences of 7-8 years. For people from Asia, Tech consulting should be interesting but you might prefer to try other fields as well. Honestly, I have not seen many consulting firms hiring for technology consulting roles from Cox.</div>
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<i>In this article, I have touched over a few points and I will continue this thread with highlights on Marketing and Finance which is a major concentration in SMU COX and you have a lot many companies in the campus recruiting for these roles. Talking about Happy Hours and social life, I may not be the right person to write anything on that but I will try finding the write person to talk to you over it. Cya then until the next article !</i></div>
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<br />Great news for everyone out there trying to make a living — which is,
you know, everyone. Texas is the best place in the country to do just
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Forbes reported the “<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2015/06/24/the-best-and-worst-states-to-make-a-living-in-2015/?utm_campaign=Forbes&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_channel=Leadership&linkId=15096354">The 10 Best and Worst Places to Make a Living in 2015</a>” and Texas topped the list (on the good side). Last year, Texas ranked second, behind Washington.<br />
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Taking into account average wages, taxes, cost of living, unemployment, and workplace safety, <a href="http://www.money-rates.com/research-center/best-states-to-make-a-living/the-best-states-for-making-a-living-2015.html">MoneyRates.com</a>
ranked the 50 states by livability. For Texas, the very low cost of
living amplified the effects of slightly higher wages, and the fact that
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Workers in Texas can also take heart in knowing that — except for the
occasional stubbed toe — they’re pretty unlikely to get injured on the
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Washington took the No. 2 spot this year, followed by Wyoming, Virginia, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Delaware, Ohio, and Utah.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Testimonials from the publisher and contributors :-</span></b><br />
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<b><u>Anu Sharma</u></b><br />
It was a great honour to be working with talented and motivated group of people; for a noble cause. It was an enjoyable experience sharing my unseen work with all. Special thanks to the COX MBA team for their efforts in compiling the project and getting the book published too.<br />
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<b><u>Arun Sharma</u></b><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"> An excellent idea to bring creativity closer to social service is Melange. The motive behind is selfless service to the most needy kids supported by an ashram!.May the efforts fructify!</span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><b><u>Vikas Kanukollu</u></b></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1z4.$mid=11433849330312=2478fe89851d16a4a16.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1z4.$mid=11433849330312=2478fe89851d16a4a16.2:0.0.0.0.0.0">Its always a proud feeling to be associated that brings me to close to the society even in the most subtle ways. I would like to congratulate the project, SMU Melange for coming up with such a noble thought and I'm happy to be associated with them.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><b><u>Flexcia D'Souza</u></b></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".24u.$mid=11433850084542=2e8431f6f606c4c9d59.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".24u.$mid=11433850084542=2e8431f6f606c4c9d59.2:0.0.0.0.0.0">It was a pleasure contributing to a book being published for social cause. As a writer it is a great feeling to pen down your experiences and reach out to people. My experience at Kanthari thoroughly changed my perspective about life. So it sounded like a great idea when Arnab approached me regarding this book and I was happy to be sharing my experience with you guys. All the best to the team and hoping you guys achieve success in your initiative.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><b><u>Dr.Shaista Irshad</u></b></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".46.$mid=11433854007626=2ca0750ee21bb9ec548.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".46.$mid=11433854007626=2ca0750ee21bb9ec548.2:0.0.0.0.0.0">It's really a great feeling having been published in the melange project 2015 specially the creative drawing of my 6 years old kiddo...
The talent had been identified n picked when I was least expecting. I truly appreciate his aesthetic sense....he indeed is a connoisseur of talent... God bless.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".46.$mid=11433854007626=2ca0750ee21bb9ec548.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".46.$mid=11433854007626=2ca0750ee21bb9ec548.2:0.0.0.0.0.0">It feels great being connected to a project that strives to do so much for a social cause. It is important that we, as social beings, don't forget our responsibilities towards others. Writing is a powerful tool and I hope this project brings out best fruits of it's intentions.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0"><b><u>A Note from the Publisher and Editor - Nikhil Katkar and Sayan Dey</u></b></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0">It is universally accepted that childhood is the best stage of human life. The greatest philosophers and socio-political leaders have earned endless applause for the sake of advocating this. But, a perennial question continues to inflict our society that whatever is preached, Is it practiced? I don’t think it is so. Thus it gives me immense pleasure to be given the wonderful privilege of associating myself with this social project meant for recover the erased smile for/from the millions of children across the world. This project undertaken by Cox School in collaboration with Airavat Publishing House, Mumbai sows the seeds of a dormant vision that will one sprout and branch globally. Best Wishes. </span><br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;">Dr. Savita Datt,</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.2;">Fonder & Managing Trustee,</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.2;">Prakash Deep Trust</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What you are doing is indeed impressive. I wish you the best and success all through. Working for the underprivileged selflessly is an enriching experience. The fact that you thought about Prakash Deep is moving! The volunteers conducted the project with dedication and a lot of enthusiasm. They inspired our children to work harder and aspire for greater heights. The gifts were well thought of and were gratefully received. Thanks once again. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2;"><b><u>Amol Redij, celebrated writer and poet</u></b></span></div>
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".am.$mid=11433847539603=27d73bd7e17ef92d175.2:0.0.0.0.0">Frankly, I got to know about this project accidentally. Initially I had a very casual approach to it thinking it might just be any other thing of sorts. However, gradually, as I got engaged with the association I began to get deeply interested in their on goings. I feel elated and immensely proud to be associated with project Melange and the humble activities it is carrying out. I wish them all the luck and also promise to stand by them at all times and in whatever means I can. </span><br />
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there were thorns that hurt me as a journalist and writer as well. The life of
a journalist can be quite stressful and you are only as good as your last
story. So, there is always pressure to surpass yourself and come out with a
better scoop or newsbreak each day. There’s a great adrenalin rush when you see
your name on the front-page of your newspaper or your story appears as a cover
story in a magazine. But there is a real rat race out there and in journalism
we find the classic example of survival of the fittest. But while a journalist can
call the shots, and with experience, your story rarely gets rejected, as an
author rejections come like a deluge. You have to really be patient, because
editors of publishing houses can be quite subjective in their evaluation and
you never get a reason why your manuscript has been rejected. It’s a standard,
‘doesn’t fit our list.’ And unlike journalism, where your name flashes the very
next day, in publishing the wait is rather long ― from acceptance of your manuscript
to actual publishing ... it can take a couple of years. But once you are in
print, you stay on the shelf for a long time, unlike newspapers where stories
are forgotten soon after they are read. I have evaluated manuscripts and
mentored a few authors ... that can be very satisfying. All said and done, I
have no regrets or real complaints and I’m happy being a journalist and author
... I wouldn’t want to wear any other shoes. </span></div>
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must have been tough. You talk of planted news, the money in the offering and
similar things in your first Novel “The Newsroom Mafia”. Honestly, are we left
with any trustable news element today? There are a dozen news channels and I
know each fight for its TRP but somewhere, is the essence of journalism lost
somewhere?</span></b></div>
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as I said earlier, it was tough in my time. But there was more honesty and
professionalism, though there were black sheep then too. But today it’s a sad
state of affairs in journalism. You have put it succinctly; the essence of
journalism is lost these days. Professionalism has, indeed, taken a beating,
with the hunger for instant scoops and TRPS.</span></div>
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see your contributions in the Speaking Tree as well. Are you spiritual or
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contributions to <i>The Speaking Tree</i> I
would term as articles of analytical or logical spiritualism. I think it is
logical to be spiritual. Take a subject like, loving your enemy or loving your
neighbour. Hate is illogical because it kills you and you become a victim of
your own hate. So, doesn’t it make better sense to love, rather than hate? It
would be presumptuous for me to say I am spiritual. I’d rather believe that I
am philosophical and take life as it comes and play it by ear, looking at ups
and downs, highs and lows, as part of life’s cycles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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young generation of the 21</span><sup style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-indent: -18pt;"> century is completely moving to a
different space where they do not really hold the teachings of our holy books.
Somewhere, I feel that the essence of our cultural teachings is lost. However,
we can’t really blame this shift owing to the pressure and challenges of life
one has to face in order to make a career. And somewhere they get delineated by
the illusions of the modern world! Your take on that sir? And especially is
there one piece of advice you would like to give to the youth of today?</span></b></div>
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were illusions even in earlier times. Life itself is an illusion. Each
individual has to take responsibility, and, we living in society and one world
community, need to take collective responsibility. The youth of today should
take responsibility for themselves and shouldn’t expect things on a silver
platter or expect others to the dirty work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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moving to the space of creativity, tell me- How difficult is it to make a
career in writing? Because somewhere I feel it requires a lot of patience to
script one book. You have done two.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As
I have said, earlier, writing a book is no child’s play. It requires a lot of
patience, grit and determination. A full time career in writing or making a
living out of it is not such a good idea. One always needs a day job, till you
hit the jackpot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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straight question- how do you successfully market your work? It requires a lot
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marketing a book, I often think, is as, if not more difficult than writing your
book. The best way to market your book is promote yourself, without feeling shy
about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have used Youtube, facebook and personal website to market your work. How to
strategize the marketing?</span></b></div>
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have to try a combination of all. Media reviews and reviews by book bloggers
are also very important means of marketing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the game of MBA as I know, most fight for a big 6 figure salaried job. Most
dream of making it big in consulting. On the other hand, Dan Brown and J K
Rowling- you guys have made it big in a pretty unconventional career. What are
the challenges one needs to face in this unconventional career?</span></b></div>
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challenge of taking rejections in one’s stride, in a matter-of-fact detached
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do you see the creative market shaping up in the future? (You can talk of the
size of the book market and where is it going, the different events that take
place for writers, the platforms for writers and awards and the impact that it
can have)</span></b></div>
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believe eBooks will shape the creative market. Some publishers today are also
talking in terms of novels that are around 50,000 to 60,000 at the most ―
quick, easy but meaningful reading. The size of the book market is growing, but
there is also some churning going on, as the place has become overcrowded. The
problem is that there are too many books, chasing too few people, as we as a
nation are not voracious readers ... we like to discuss a lot, rather than read
and there seems to be more charm in eating out and watching movies and
television, rather than sitting and quietly reading a book. Platforms and
awards for writers are limited in India. There are much more awards in showbiz.
Authors are still a growing species.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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don’t have any modern favourite authors. It would be unfair to pick favourites
in this struggling profession. My
all-time favourites, however, are the classics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you would like to say to the Cox MBA students? Would you like to be invited
again for an interaction?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Do
your Karma and leave the rest to God. Make giving rather than receiving your
philosophy in life. Sure, would love to interact again with you folks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>“Childhood seems like it is full of roses.
But the thorns that prick you as you grow up can hurt a lot” - Oswald Pereira<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">When
we talk of Indian literature and Indian writers, one of the contemporary names
that rake up our minds is that of Oswald Pereira. With his two novels “Revenge
of the Naked Princess” (Leadstart Publishing) and “The Newsroom Mafia” (Grey
Oak Westland), he has already made a mark in this creative market. In his
Journalist-turned-novelist journey spanned for over 3 decades, Mr. Pereira has
contributed significantly with the Times of India, Financial Express and the
Outlook.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In one line- Mr. Pereira has
brought his journalism experience on fore with his two books and has presented
the bloody side of the conspicuous nexus between the political world, the
underworld and the sphere of media. We might have assumed things from outside,
he has lived it all inside and that is what gave shape to his two works in the
creative space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However,
he has displayed finesse when it comes to development of his story to marketing
his work to striking a balance between work and personal life. In his writings, he has also displayed his
philosophical touch as he replicates the words of the Bhagavad Gita through his
recommendation, “Work but detach from successes or failures”. It is true and
that is ideally the core secret to living a Happy Life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a management student at the SMU Cox School of Business, in my exploits, I try
to learn more of the management aspect- not just of making a career in the
creative space but also the management of life. Let’s hear from this fine
gentleman!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>I read in your bio that you started
swimming at the age of 7. How difficult was it for you to cope with the
pressure of studies on one hand and swimming on the other?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Competitive
sport comes with unbelievable pressure and you have to be really committed to
your dreams to be able to stay the course. I knew I could not afford to miss
training because of exams and study pressure. And grades were important as
well. So, I would find time to study in the car on the way to training, and
through my lunch and play breaks at school! An athlete’s life requires a lot of
sacrifice from fairly early on, but then, without sacrifice there is no
success. I had to make these choices if I wanted to live my dreams and I made
them because the joy in living my dream was mu larger than the unhappiness of
sacrifices leading up to it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>You have had an iconic career for him in
swimming. You represented India in the Beijing Olympics, commonwealth games,
national games and won numerous medals for your country. Looking back at all these
accomplishments, how satisfying has this journey been? Any fond memories that
you remember of ? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There
are so many memories I hold very dear to my heart ! So many races I can still
think of and relive in my mind very
clearly. But there are major defining moments
as well, that really stand out for me and are quite special - such as
qualifying and swimming for the Beijing Olympics or every single time I lifted
a National Championship trophy or had a Gold Medal put around my neck.
Unforgettable!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>It is always an honor to represent India.
How did you feel when you represented India for the first time? And how did it
come about ? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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My
first international swim meet was the Asia Pacific Swim Champs in Taiwan in
1997.I was selected because I was the fastest 11 year old in the country at the
time. I went to the meet and ended up winning two bronze medals, my first for
my country and most special! I still have them displayed in my trophy cabinet at
home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Today a lot of commercialization of sports
has taken place in India and to be fair only lucrative sports such as Cricket,
Hockey, Football are getting all the money and attention. Do you feel that
Indian government is not doing enough to promote athletic sports such as
swimming, karate, sprints, taekwondo. You have experience. What are your
looking to do in order to contribute ? What are the challenges that you are
facing ?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I believe
that swimming as a sport is fast gaining popularity .The standard of Indian
swimming is also improving. When I competed, the Indian team I was part of won
several medals at the Asian Open level and today we’re also seeing some really
fast swimmers doing well at these meets. I would hope that swimmers and
swimming will one day also have a league of races, just like the IPL does and a
lot of corporate backing and support. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I
contribute to Indian sport by offering learning from my own experience of
representing and swimming for India at the highest levels through workshops for
India’s competitive swimmers. As for getting involved at the governance level –
I recently wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister expressing the need for
change, that got a lot of attention in the media and online. I’ve recently received
an invitation to be on a panel of elite sportsmen to form an Athletes
Commission. I am always open to offering my support to help the cause of sport
and Indian swimming. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Indian contingent for Olympics, Asian
Games, Commonwealth games is big but we are not able to have a good medal
tally. Where are we lagging? Do you feel a robust infrastructure would help the
athletes a great deal? What changes/upgrades would you suggest?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I feel
that if we are to compete and win against the best in the world, we need to
have access to everything these athletes have access to. For instance in
swimming, our athletes are likely to better their performances is they had
access to world class training facilities like temperature controlled pools or
nutrition and strength training support on the team. Indian swimming today has
Asian Games medalists and finalists at the CWG as well.Things are looking good
for the sport and I can say this with confidence that when I work with swimmers
at my workshops, and share with them lessons I have learnt from swimming that I
feel that a lot of these swimmers have a bright future, because of their hard
work and also because of the way we work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Swimming is something that people have
started to associate with leisure and don’t take up the sport seriously. How do
you plan to broaden the scope of swimming? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I think
its popularity as a competitive sport is growing everyday. If any one were to
visit even a local swim gala in Mumbai they would see how many swimmers are
present and how much potential the sport has.The problem is that these swimmers
stop swimming and choose a stable financial future or higher education over
competitive swimming at a later age. At this point,there needs to be a brighter
future promised to a swimmer who chooses the pool over studies or a job and
this can only be possible if there was some sort of financial incentive given
to the athletes for winning medals for the country or even sponsorship for
training abroad.That way,parents wont feel the pinch to invest in their kids’ careers
and swimmers will be able to take the risk of pursuing a sport they chose to do
competitively when they were kids !<o:p></o:p></div>
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swimming you are trying your hand at Golf. How did golf come to exist in your
life?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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very satisfied with what I had achieved in the pool. After my last race in 2011,
I decided to take an extended break. It was during this time that I happened to
learn Golf and I fell in love with it from day one! Today I train six hours a
day and dream of one day being as good a golfer as a swimmer! If that happens I
will represent India in my new sport, and that’s what keeps me motivated to
train all over again just like I did in the pool. Golf came to me at a very personally
challenging time, and I look at it as a blessing! I respect and love the sport
and I know that if I had the staying power to make it in one sport, I will do
it in the other as well !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Arjuna Award is the highest sporting honor
conferred by the country and recognizes an athlete’s outstanding service to the
nation. It is a great privilege to be honored so by your country. I also won the Best Athlete Trophy in 2002
and 2007 and had the opportunity to receive these from the then Prime Ministers
of India. My parents were with me at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan when I received
the award, and having them there to watch and be part of that moment meant a
lot since they have sacrificed so much to see I got to realize my dreams in the
pool. It was a perfect day and it just goes to show that if you dream big and
work toward your goals, moments like these do come along and show you its all worth </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">it! </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">These awards will always
remain very close to my heart and are rewards for the years of hard work I put
into the pool! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Today, when I go to train every morning I walk onto
the golf course knowing that there is no golfer within a 1000 mile radius or
more that has achieved as much as I have in my first sport, and this helps
boost my confidence through training. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I do not mean to sound arrogant,I have the utmost
respect for what our golfers do because I realize how hard a sport this is to
master, but a little extra confidence always helps especially since I have
started this sport at 26 and I’m up against golfers who have been playing from
the age of 6 !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sportsperson. How do you keep yourself fit and away from injuries?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">For both swimming and Golf I have to be very fit. I train 6 hours on the golf course and spend
another 2 in the gym four times a week. When I swam I could eat a lot since I
would do a lot of cardio in the pool, but today I have to be a little careful
about the quantity of food I do eat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I also stay fit because I have a huge ego and I
like to see a fit me when I look in the mirror. I think fitness has a lot to do
with your self worth and if you value who you are and how good you look, fitness
and how you take care of your body will always be automatic. So I’m sure that
even without a sport, if you want to feel very proud of who you are, a fitter
you will always keep your self confidence high and self esteem higher!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lot of people resorting to virtual games and don’t go out in the park to enjoy
which makes them vulnerable to diseases. What is your message to the youngsters
or the next gen?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I think
that every child needs to really spend time finding a sport for himself that he
loves doing and also loves working very hard at. I’m not saying its wrong to
spend time on the gadgets but there must be a balance. Sport ,even if its not
competitive,must be pursued since it builds character and teaches you so many
invaluable life lessons – discipline, time management, dealing with adversity
and more, preparing us for what lies ahead in our future careers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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religiously and you must have also followed cricket a lot. What is your
prediction on India’s chances in CWC15?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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want India to bring back the cup,and I believe we have a team confident and
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<b style="text-indent: 18pt;">12.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">If you have
to look back at these years, what is that one incident that has left a deep impact on you ? That shaped you as a
person ?</b></div>
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I think that many experiences, good
and bad through the years in the pool have made me the person I am today.I
would not pick out a single moment,because you learn everyday,and when you come
up against situations that put you out of your comfort zone,you learn more.Its
important to have a good attitude and be receptive to the best your sport or
anyone around you has to offer.I did all my swim life,and I do that in my golf
and my work too today <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="text-indent: 18pt;">13.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">Any
opportunities for managers in the sports industry ?</b></div>
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I think as sport gets increasingly
professional in the country there is a great need for efficient sports managers.
Today I can do what I do better because of the fantastic team I have supporting
my goals. It is because they do what they do so well – my coach Justin Parsons,
my manager Gitika an her team at Criesse, that I can really focus on my sport. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">What Rehan
loves doing in his personal life ? How do you spend your free time ?</b></div>
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Love what you do and you’ll never
ork a day! I live a very balanced life where I get to spend a lot of time on my
own on the golf course through the week and then I work with several swimmers
on weekends when I coach them ! My life is very full and busy, but sometimes to
get away from it all, I put on a nice movie or some music and I’m fine in a
couple of hours. Long drives and quiet dinners with family and friends relaxes
me too ! The best part is I don’t work,I pursue my dreams and both,the golf and
my swim clinics that I conduct are my career,which I LOVE.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">15.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">Thanks
Rehan. Any message you would love to give to the children, to the sports lovers and to our MBA class at Cox ?</b></div>
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Love what you do and be passionate
about it ! Never let anyone tell you youre not good enough for your dreams and
goals.Surround yourself with people who love you and care for you and stay true
to yourself,always.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>I read in your bio that you started
swimming at the age of 7. How difficult was it for you to cope with the
pressure of studies on one hand and swimming on the other?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Competitive
sport comes with unbelievable pressure and you have to be really committed to
your dreams to be able to stay the course. I knew I could not afford to miss
training because of exams and study pressure. And grades were important as
well. So, I would find time to study in the car on the way to training, and
through my lunch and play breaks at school! An athlete’s life requires a lot of
sacrifice from fairly early on, but then, without sacrifice there is no
success. I had to make these choices if I wanted to live my dreams and I made
them because the joy in living my dream was mu larger than the unhappiness of
sacrifices leading up to it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>You have had an iconic career for him in
swimming. You represented India in the Beijing Olympics, commonwealth games,
national games and won numerous medals for your country. Looking back at all these
accomplishments, how satisfying has this journey been? Any fond memories that
you remember of ? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There
are so many memories I hold very dear to my heart ! So many races I can still
think of and relive in my mind very
clearly. But there are major defining moments
as well, that really stand out for me and are quite special - such as
qualifying and swimming for the Beijing Olympics or every single time I lifted
a National Championship trophy or had a Gold Medal put around my neck.
Unforgettable!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>It is always an honor to represent India.
How did you feel when you represented India for the first time? And how did it
come about ? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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My
first international swim meet was the Asia Pacific Swim Champs in Taiwan in
1997.I was selected because I was the fastest 11 year old in the country at the
time. I went to the meet and ended up winning two bronze medals, my first for
my country and most special! I still have them displayed in my trophy cabinet at
home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Today a lot of commercialization of sports
has taken place in India and to be fair only lucrative sports such as Cricket,
Hockey, Football are getting all the money and attention. Do you feel that
Indian government is not doing enough to promote athletic sports such as
swimming, karate, sprints, taekwondo. You have experience. What are your
looking to do in order to contribute ? What are the challenges that you are
facing ?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I believe
that swimming as a sport is fast gaining popularity .The standard of Indian
swimming is also improving. When I competed, the Indian team I was part of won
several medals at the Asian Open level and today we’re also seeing some really
fast swimmers doing well at these meets. I would hope that swimmers and
swimming will one day also have a league of races, just like the IPL does and a
lot of corporate backing and support. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I
contribute to Indian sport by offering learning from my own experience of
representing and swimming for India at the highest levels through workshops for
India’s competitive swimmers. As for getting involved at the governance level –
I recently wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister expressing the need for
change, that got a lot of attention in the media and online. I’ve recently received
an invitation to be on a panel of elite sportsmen to form an Athletes
Commission. I am always open to offering my support to help the cause of sport
and Indian swimming. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Indian contingent for Olympics, Asian
Games, Commonwealth games is big but we are not able to have a good medal
tally. Where are we lagging? Do you feel a robust infrastructure would help the
athletes a great deal? What changes/upgrades would you suggest?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I feel
that if we are to compete and win against the best in the world, we need to
have access to everything these athletes have access to. For instance in
swimming, our athletes are likely to better their performances is they had
access to world class training facilities like temperature controlled pools or
nutrition and strength training support on the team. Indian swimming today has
Asian Games medalists and finalists at the CWG as well.Things are looking good
for the sport and I can say this with confidence that when I work with swimmers
at my workshops, and share with them lessons I have learnt from swimming that I
feel that a lot of these swimmers have a bright future, because of their hard
work and also because of the way we work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Swimming is something that people have
started to associate with leisure and don’t take up the sport seriously. How do
you plan to broaden the scope of swimming? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I think
its popularity as a competitive sport is growing everyday. If any one were to
visit even a local swim gala in Mumbai they would see how many swimmers are
present and how much potential the sport has.The problem is that these swimmers
stop swimming and choose a stable financial future or higher education over
competitive swimming at a later age. At this point,there needs to be a brighter
future promised to a swimmer who chooses the pool over studies or a job and
this can only be possible if there was some sort of financial incentive given
to the athletes for winning medals for the country or even sponsorship for
training abroad.That way,parents wont feel the pinch to invest in their kids’ careers
and swimmers will be able to take the risk of pursuing a sport they chose to do
competitively when they were kids !<o:p></o:p></div>
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swimming you are trying your hand at Golf. How did golf come to exist in your
life?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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very satisfied with what I had achieved in the pool. After my last race in 2011,
I decided to take an extended break. It was during this time that I happened to
learn Golf and I fell in love with it from day one! Today I train six hours a
day and dream of one day being as good a golfer as a swimmer! If that happens I
will represent India in my new sport, and that’s what keeps me motivated to
train all over again just like I did in the pool. Golf came to me at a very personally
challenging time, and I look at it as a blessing! I respect and love the sport
and I know that if I had the staying power to make it in one sport, I will do
it in the other as well !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>You have won the most prestigious Arjuna
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Arjuna Award is the highest sporting honor
conferred by the country and recognizes an athlete’s outstanding service to the
nation. It is a great privilege to be honored so by your country. I also won the Best Athlete Trophy in 2002
and 2007 and had the opportunity to receive these from the then Prime Ministers
of India. My parents were with me at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan when I received
the award, and having them there to watch and be part of that moment meant a
lot since they have sacrificed so much to see I got to realize my dreams in the
pool. It was a perfect day and it just goes to show that if you dream big and
work toward your goals, moments like these do come along and show you its all worth </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">it! </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">These awards will always
remain very close to my heart and are rewards for the years of hard work I put
into the pool! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Today, when I go to train every morning I walk onto
the golf course knowing that there is no golfer within a 1000 mile radius or
more that has achieved as much as I have in my first sport, and this helps
boost my confidence through training. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I do not mean to sound arrogant,I have the utmost
respect for what our golfers do because I realize how hard a sport this is to
master, but a little extra confidence always helps especially since I have
started this sport at 26 and I’m up against golfers who have been playing from
the age of 6 !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Injuries is very common to any
sportsperson. How do you keep yourself fit and away from injuries?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">For both swimming and Golf I have to be very fit. I train 6 hours on the golf course and spend
another 2 in the gym four times a week. When I swam I could eat a lot since I
would do a lot of cardio in the pool, but today I have to be a little careful
about the quantity of food I do eat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I also stay fit because I have a huge ego and I
like to see a fit me when I look in the mirror. I think fitness has a lot to do
with your self worth and if you value who you are and how good you look, fitness
and how you take care of your body will always be automatic. So I’m sure that
even without a sport, if you want to feel very proud of who you are, a fitter
you will always keep your self confidence high and self esteem higher!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lot of people resorting to virtual games and don’t go out in the park to enjoy
which makes them vulnerable to diseases. What is your message to the youngsters
or the next gen?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I think
that every child needs to really spend time finding a sport for himself that he
loves doing and also loves working very hard at. I’m not saying its wrong to
spend time on the gadgets but there must be a balance. Sport ,even if its not
competitive,must be pursued since it builds character and teaches you so many
invaluable life lessons – discipline, time management, dealing with adversity
and more, preparing us for what lies ahead in our future careers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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religiously and you must have also followed cricket a lot. What is your
prediction on India’s chances in CWC15?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I would
want India to bring back the cup,and I believe we have a team confident and
strong enough to do so <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></div>
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<b style="text-indent: 18pt;">12.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">If you have
to look back at these years, what is that one incident that has left a deep impact on you ? That shaped you as a
person ?</b></div>
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I think that many experiences, good
and bad through the years in the pool have made me the person I am today.I
would not pick out a single moment,because you learn everyday,and when you come
up against situations that put you out of your comfort zone,you learn more.Its
important to have a good attitude and be receptive to the best your sport or
anyone around you has to offer.I did all my swim life,and I do that in my golf
and my work too today <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="text-indent: 18pt;">13.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">Any
opportunities for managers in the sports industry ?</b></div>
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I think as sport gets increasingly
professional in the country there is a great need for efficient sports managers.
Today I can do what I do better because of the fantastic team I have supporting
my goals. It is because they do what they do so well – my coach Justin Parsons,
my manager Gitika an her team at Criesse, that I can really focus on my sport. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">What Rehan
loves doing in his personal life ? How do you spend your free time ?</b></div>
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Love what you do and you’ll never
ork a day! I live a very balanced life where I get to spend a lot of time on my
own on the golf course through the week and then I work with several swimmers
on weekends when I coach them ! My life is very full and busy, but sometimes to
get away from it all, I put on a nice movie or some music and I’m fine in a
couple of hours. Long drives and quiet dinners with family and friends relaxes
me too ! The best part is I don’t work,I pursue my dreams and both,the golf and
my swim clinics that I conduct are my career,which I LOVE.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></b><b style="text-indent: 18pt;">Thanks
Rehan. Any message you would love to give to the children, to the sports lovers and to our MBA class at Cox ?</b></div>
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Love what you do and be passionate
about it ! Never let anyone tell you youre not good enough for your dreams and
goals.Surround yourself with people who love you and care for you and stay true
to yourself,always.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-7863732322702432622015-05-01T21:04:00.003-07:002015-05-01T21:04:51.372-07:00Testimonials :Thanks for your contribution<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">It was a source
of immense satisfaction and joy to associate myself as a volunteer for SMU's
Melange 2015. The events were spanned across the two of the well-known NGO
foundations in Delhi and Faridabad, The Ark Foundation and PrakashDeep, working
for the noble cause of providing free education to the underprivileged kids of
the society. Organizing the quizzes & listening to the children's views
about the myriad topics from solar system to world politics did not only left
me awestruck at the quality of education that they were being provided with but
also helped me understand the fact why these causes are so relevant in
developing societies like India.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">In these kids
there were potential artists, musicians, doctors, engineers and environmentally
and socially aware citizens who just needed a little help in the form of
infrastructure that was being provided by these responsible organizations for
the cause of child development. Whether it was listening to their original
poems or seeing the energy storage bicycle prototype that they developed,
everything was a source of inspiration and joy just to see them flourish
despite not having a very suitable social background. Be it science, math,
history , geography, arts or literature, the kids had interest and knowledge on
topics from all walks of life and were even enthusiastic about having <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>discussions and debates on them.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Spending my time
for these kids who were doing great despite all odds that life had to offer
them was one of my best motivational experiences that would not have been
possible without the concept of Melange 2015. I am thankful to SMU for letting
me be a part of this inspirational volunteer opportunity. Also i am thankful
and humbled by the efforts of ARK and Prakashdeep foundations working so
diligently and perfectly towards providing a dream to the future of this
country.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Nishant Singh</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Noida.</b></span></div>
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I would like to congratulate and
thank SMU for taking the initiative of helping under privileged children and
giving me the opportunity of being a part of this noble cause. I felt so much
motivated </div>
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by the positive energy and the enthusiasm each child showed towards
learning. These children were eager to learn, they were full of ideas and were
knowledgeable enough to compete with outside world.<br />
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I would also like to thank ARC
foundation and Prakash deep NGO for doing this wonderful job of educating under privileged
children and helping in the growth of the society through different means.
Their painstaking efforts have demonstrated how a locally effective model of
education can make wonders. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>Its not money that can hold
anyone, have the willingness to be great you will always find the hands to help
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Volunteering at these
organisations has injected me with enthusiasm and confidence. It gave me the
opportunity to make a difference in an inclusive and positive environment, and
has left a lasting impact.</div>
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thirst for learning in underprivileged section of our society. They were keen
and enthusiastic learners. I would like to thank SMU for this great initiative,
this effort fulfilled my wish of helping people and giving some children the
attention they needed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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children and making them aware of the goals they should have in life and work
towards fulfilling them. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">He who opens a school door, closes a prison
and this initiative by SMU was a great step towards betterment of the
society.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-30810397376329560562015-05-01T20:50:00.005-07:002015-05-01T20:57:11.070-07:0025th April,2015: Melange with Prakash Deep Foundation, Delhi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JUNqMM-tbBM/VURLAVzR8uI/AAAAAAAAAZM/_hBpUc5cLjc/s1600/Suheb.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JUNqMM-tbBM/VURLAVzR8uI/AAAAAAAAAZM/_hBpUc5cLjc/s200/Suheb.JPG" /></a></div>I had a great experience working as a volunteer for SMU Melange 2015. I volunteered at ARK Foundation in New Delhi and at Prakash deep NGO in Faridabad and I was surprised by seeing the talent in these underprivileged children. They were quick in giving answers to my questions on various topics and their drawing and writing skills are at par with the privileged children of their age. They were keen to learn new technical skills, foreign languages, acting, dancing and had an aim to become scientists, bureaucrats, technocrats, politicians, actor/actresses in future.
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It is rightly said that childrenare the future of this world and I am delighted to see a spark in them to bring out a change in our society/country. They are enthusiastic, full of ideas, eager to learn, dedicated towards their work and they have the immense potential to fulfill their dreams. I am thankful to the organizers of SMU Melange 2015 to bring out this generous concept of helping underprivileged/poverty-stricken children and giving me a great opportunity to serve these children as a volunteer.
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I am also thankful to ARK Foundation and Prakash deep NGO for their endeavors in their priceless work for the society.
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Mohammad Suheb Zameer
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Design Engineer
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Acme EmsysPvt. Limited Noida, India
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-557986107807062972015-04-21T23:49:00.000-07:002015-04-25T06:46:53.764-07:00Testimonial : LN Haokip @ ARK FOUNDATION- Melange 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Date:-19/04/15
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Host: - Ark Foundation Staff and SMU, COX School of Business, Melange Volunteers
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Activities:-Knowledge test, Peom,Story and Drawing Competitions
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Total Nos. of Participant: - 62
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Age Group:- 10-16 Years
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Classes - 5th -9th
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Today dated 19/4/2015, Ark Foundation and SMU Staff/ Volunteers organized Activities among children of 10-16 years old classes ranging from 6th to 9th . There were 62 students participants for the Competitions. Apart from poetry and painting competition there were also Multiples choice questions papers related to Mathematics, Science and Social Science. The main aim is to conduct such competitions is to evaluate their mental ability, Knowledge and general understanding of things around them. It also served to developing interest in study among the children.
Competition begin at 10:00 AM and last up to 2:00 PM, First of all the organizer from SMU distributed Kits containing bag, Pencil, Eraser ,Color Pencil, Note book and also Drawing book inside it. They also distributed questions papers to their respective classes.
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As children are from Government schools it seems most of them found the question Paper little bit difficult especially Math one. But all loves the drawing sections and drew very good Drawings. Many of them also enjoyed writing poetry or stories. Organizing these kind of event is really a very useful and helpful for the children, the competitions encourages children and teach them the importance of studies.
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In the end Refreshment (Lassi, Ice-Cream, Cake and Sandwich) given to all and everyone enjoyed them a lot. It was very successful Programme and every child enjoyed the day and even some of the parent accompanying the children thank the host for organizing such a wonderful event and request us to do it next year.
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Last but not the least Ark Foundation would like to thank you all SMU team including the volunteers for their great contribution for the betterment of the underprivileged children. Their hard work dedication and consistency has made this event possible. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
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Warm Regards
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L H Haokip
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Sr. Project Manager
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Ark FoundationUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-76115313378968817612015-04-13T05:30:00.001-07:002015-04-13T05:50:10.898-07:00SMU – MELANGE 2015: A step to inspire creativity in the society.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The SMU Cox Co2017 India batch came up with the idea of
“Melange-2015”, the concept behind which is to bring smiles on the faces of
young needy children while inspiring them to believe in the latent talents of
creativity inherent in them and then probably go on to aspire to change the
world with this spark of creativity. </div>
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Creativity not necessarily is limited by the realms of
poetry or music but it lives in every domain of maths and science as well. For
example, Albert Einstein, James Watts, Francis Crick and modern day mogul like
Steve Jobs- creativity led them to define a new world. At “SMU Melange-2015”, we take a step to give
the children a scope to connect with their talents- maths, science, writings,
poetry, and drawing – our scope of operation for this year <b><i>(however, we do intend to extend
it to dance and music in subsequent years)</i></b>. Who knows, we might discover our next Edison
or Rembrandt who may go on to carve an entirely new world!</div>
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At SMU Melange, we first distribute school bags and
stationary along with drawing kit and lunch boxes. The idea- first give them
the basic resources and tools that they can use. After all, Vincent Van Gogh
had to start with a brush and a drawing paper.
We aid each student in this lot of 150 kids in 3 Ashrams- ARK Foundation
and Prakash Deep in Delhi and the Ahwan in Orissa with school bags, notebooks,
pencils, pens, drawing utensils, lunch boxes etc. </div>
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The next step is that our team conducts a small
competition which is broken into small segments over maths, science, writing,
poetry, drawing and games and sports. We recognize performances amongst them
but do not judge winners to set apart because our idea is – make them work in
teams to cross the lines and then each one is a winner. (to improvise a new education model for the
children where we grade each student in different departments and then each
student is gauged on a basis of collective performance). </div>
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At the end of this, we give away gifts and goodies to the
children so that they can feel a connect and be proud of their achievements-
not as individuals but as teams because what Melange’s idea is the famous Hindi
cliché, “paanch ungli jor ban gayi muthhi” . </div>
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We have the goodies and presents gifted by established
authors and poets such as Amol Redij, Anjali Garg, Nitya Prakash and Anand
Neelkanth, besides the lovely work on Indian poetry done by the students of NIT
Warangal and Delhi University in 2012 by the name of “Wordsmith- India’s first
national level poetry event”. We also have contributions by sports persons and
beauty queens. Thanks to all who have made lend a small hand to the future.</div>
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The reason behind this effort was to give the talented
children backing of the established persona to pursue their dreams. The concept
– “I feel 10 times stronger and believe in my dreams of playing for India when
someone like Milkha Singh says that I can run and win gold for India”. </div>
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We intend to provide snacks and refreshments to all these
children for a simple reason –good food always lights up the day for each one
of us. Nutritious food stimulates us. Just imagine the smiles on the face of a
small girl when she takes a sweet curd and rosogolla ! We may not be able to do
this daily but a small moment may inspire them that – “yes there are people
still who care for me”.</div>
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We plan to conclude Melange with a small presentation in
the form of a book which would carry the writings, poetry and drawings made by
these children. This book will be presented to each of these NGOs and also live
in the students’ library at SMU besides finding its base in the Indian literary
market. I believe, the memories of this
book will be indelibly etched in the heart and mind of all who have made this
event come true. I believe, when Rakesh sees his poetry in this book in years
to come, he will always feel the energy to write more and who knows the same
Rakesh may sign an autograph and present me his poetry book on an international
platform tomorrow. Who know, a new Smriti may become the next Jhumpa Lahiri or
who knows, when Faisal sees his drawing in the book 10 years down the line, he
will remember where it all started for him to become the next Zakir.</div>
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Melange is just a beginning for a better tomorrow, kicked
off by the India batch of Cox MBA. Hope this pilot project is successful and
certainly the model will follow its route to other nations and continents,
furthered by SMU COX Net Impact division. A model that started certainly, will
always be grateful to those who supported the vision. Besides, we can also get
the scope to work with NGOs and other global organizations like UNICEF, UNESCO
etc. to bring in projects and case studies relating to the society and try to
put our minds into making a better world.</div>
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<o:p> <b>NOTE</b> - will be posting an account of the sponsors and cash contributors along with the details of the expenditure soon. Thanks to all those who have supported the cause. Lets draw smiles on our future.</o:p></div>
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We may be engineers, scientists, writers, sports persons or an entrepreneur - creativity lies in us all and it is in fact this spark of creativity that led to innovations and designing a new world. Over the years, it is the collaborative effort of creativity mixed with the emotions for a better society that has led to spurs in technology, creation of rail roads or even asking for an equal society. It may be James Watts, Francis Crick, Albert Einstein or a modern day Steve Jobs - although they had different tools but a common cause - redesign the world with creativity and knowledge.
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SMU MELANGE is an effort to dig deep into the society and inspire young minds to explore their creative side in writing, poetry, drawing, math or science. With hope to trace a new light in our society, Melange 2015 is a work that brings into good light the creative side of young kids who may have a rough life to fight but dare to dream.
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An effort that took three months to its fruition, Melange 2015 is believed to have left its impact in the hearts of many. With ARK Foundation and Prakash Deep Foundation in Delhi and Ahwaan in Orissa, Melange 2015 has played its role in lighting the lives of 150 children by giving them an opportunity to realize their potential. Of-course the future is theirs to work upon, but we as outsiders can at least do our part laying the foundation for a better society, a greater society.
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Melange 2015 is just an outlook to our commitments towards the society.
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A beautiful presentation by the SMU COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CO2017 India batch that takes the readers of "Melange 2015" book through some of the touching yet delightful pieces of work will be published soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-81634802074081002432015-03-11T21:55:00.003-07:002015-03-11T21:55:59.297-07:00Interview with Karate Ace - Saleem Javed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today a lot of commercialization of sports has taken place in India and to be fair only lucrative sports such as Cricket, Hockey, Football are getting all the money and attention. Do you feel that Indian government is not doing enough to promote athletic sports such as Karate, Boxing, archery, taekwondo.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It has been a trend in India and it feels bad when few sports are sidelined .According to me every sport should be supported for the fact that every sports person strives hard putting all his efforts irrespective of the sport he/she is playing.</span></div>
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Ankit Guptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14266429704155189025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-34262864948299829102015-03-08T09:17:00.000-07:002015-03-08T09:17:42.500-07:00An Aussie Connect With Lauren Creed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I moved to Dallas in January
2014 to work for Pizza Hut Corporate. I moved from NYC where I lived for 8
years, 4 of which were spent at Fordham University for my Undergraduate Degree
and 4 were spent working at the New York Post in Ad Sales. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">I report daily updates to our Marketing Leadership
Team on our overall business.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">I am also the acting Brand Manager on beverages and
oversee our partnerships with Pepsi and Dr. Pepper.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">I launched two National windows last year featuring
Pepsi and Blake Shelton in conjunction with our BBQ Pizza and Bacon and Cheese
Stuffed Crust Pizza launches.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">I am a member of the Beverage Committee and work
closely with the 7 other members of the committee to make high-level beverage
decisions throughout the year.</span><br />
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experience with marketing skills as you have worked as a brand analyst. Now
that digital space is growing and we have apps in our hands, how do you see the
future of marketing promotions shaping up?</span><span style="color: #c0504d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Digital market is growing. An
average person spends more time on their phones and computers than anywhere
else. Millennials are the number one target audience for most companies, and
part of understanding Millennials is understanding the entire digital space.
Companies without e-commerce sites or mobile friendly sites will lose over the
next few years. Taco Bell is an example of a company that has done a phenomenal
job of growing their business by focusing on the digital space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This here sure looks like a boon of digital age. :)</td></tr>
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marketing space, the competition has increased . Facebook has
opened up opportunities for start-ups to find ground. What are the
challenges faced by a brand like Pizza Hut in such a case or for that matter by any old and big brand?</span></i></b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking at Pizza Hut
specifically, our biggest battles are combating what the competition is doing. The
Millennial audience wants to feel like they are eating something unique and
customizable every time they step out the door, so the battle for bigger and
older companies, such as Pizza Hut, is to figure out a way to be true to the
brand and core consumer, while also figuring out a way to draw in that younger
consumer by offering variety, fresh flavors and unique eating options.</span></div>
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memories of Australia? Do you miss something back home? Would you like to be
there some day again? May be settle back in Sydney?</span><span style="color: #c0504d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have very fond memories of
Australia. I am actually 11th generation Australian, despite not having an
accent, and my entire family was born and raised there. I spent 7 years living
in Sydney when I was 6 – 13 years old and am given the amazing opportunity to
go back on a yearly basis to visit family and friends. What I miss most about
Australia is my family, and the food. The food is much better over
there…Vegemite anyone? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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together- any sports you have a special liking towards?</span><span style="color: #c0504d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am actually the co-captain
of a Kickball league that I started at Pizza Hut last year. We play every
Thursday, and it is more of a social league than a professional league, but we
have a lot of fun and it is a great way to meet new people, especially if you
are new to the Dallas area! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from life@Cox and post Cox?</span></span></i></b><span style="color: #141823;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I expect to learn about a lot
of the areas that will help build upon my overall marketing skills. After
working at Pizza Hut for a year, I now realize how all parts of business affect
my current role. The marketing team works closely with Finance, R&D,
Consumer Insights, Digital, Operations, etc. on every product that we launch
and I am excited to learn more about these particular areas so I can bring that
knowledge with me to my next job. After Cox, I aspire to become a Brand Manager
at a CPG company. I haven’t decided which company yet, so I will lean on Cox
and their amazing networking events and opportunities to help me figure that
out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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special memories that you would like to share with the class. Something that
has had an impact on you and shaped you as a person?</span></span></i></b><span style="color: #141823;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>I briefly mentioned this before, but I have been
fortunate enough to live in a few different countries throughout my life. I was
born in London, spent time in NYC, Australia, California, back to NYC and
eventually landing in Dallas. I really feel like this has helped to shape the
person that I am today, and I look forward to meeting lots of new people at SMU
who are also from many different places (whether in the US or in the world). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My name is Zoey and you better not mess with Lauren!</td></tr>
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over! what do you like taking on to in your free time?</span></span></i></b><span style="color: #141823;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As mentioned earlier, I am
the co-captain of a Kickball league. I am also a commissioner for the entire
league, and help organize any events that we have throughout the season. I am
also an animal activist and have been volunteering with animal shelters since I
was 18. I currently volunteer with Dallas Pets Alive and organize their Google
Plus social page. As a huge animal lover, I have an English bulldog named Zoey,
7 years old, and a cat named Mason, 1 year old. Lastly, I am taking a
Children’s Book Writing course which ends at the end of March, and I am hoping
to write my first Children’s Book by the end of the year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17959485570721047672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-28920346342049762702015-03-04T23:12:00.003-08:002015-03-04T23:12:39.483-08:00SMU COX School of Business ITOM Concentration: A STEM accredited program<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;">Over the last few weeks, my future classmates at SMU COX CO 2017, have done a wonderful job at kick starting this blog and then adding excellent posts from time to time. I thought it was time that I should start contributing as well and hence here is my first of many posts on this wonderful forum!!</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;">To give you guys some context, last April I wrote the GMAT. In the following months, I applied to several B schools in US, Canada and India and secured 8 admits with decent scholarships. After weighing down several factors in an excel, IT guy here :) , the cumulative score of COX School of Business came out on top and hence I decided to pursue "My American Dream". For those of you eager to learn more about me, head straight to this link: </span><a href="http://coxbschool.blogspot.in/" style="color: #6699cc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px; text-decoration: none;">http://ankushtulips.blogspot.in/</a></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of the fundamental parameters in my decision making was the STEM accredited ITOM concentration at the school. For those of you not familiar with the term, worry not just read on! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. There are certain programs in US that are STEM accredited which in turn has an impact on the length of the OPT period granted to the students upon graduation. You guys must be like what's OPT now? If not, you are well researched individuals and definitely better than I was an year ago. For the less enlightened souls like me, an OPT stands for Optional Practical Training in US. So? So that is the status you can use to stay in US and apply the concepts you learned in your program, MBA in my case, while working with a U.S. firm. Now here is where the fun starts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What if I told you that the maximum term available for an OPT is just 12 months. Just 12 months? But I did a 2 year course and thus shouldn't I be granted the same period if not more? I am sure these questions would have popped up in your head when you read that piece of information but I stand by my words: OPT period is only 12 months after which one needs a valid visa to continue working in US which is an H1B in our case. Now I am sure all of us are aware of the complications around H1B visa least of which is the lottery system. Sure there are 20k visas dedicated specially to the Post Graduates in US but the number of applications for those as well is far more than the 20k quota. If a postgraduate student does not manage to get the Visa in the 20k pool, he moves to the general pool where there are 65k visas available on offer. To give an additional data fact, in 2013-2014 there were 172k applications, inclusive of the postgraduate applicants, for these 85k H1B visas. 50% hit rate!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Moving on, the OPT period for a STEM accredited program is also 12 months to begin with but if certain criteria are met, one can get this extended by another 17 months. I would recommend everyone to take some time out and go through this link: </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.immihelp.com/visas/studentvisa/17-months-extension-optional-practical-training-stem-degrees.html" style="color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;">http://www.immihelp.com/visas/studentvisa/17-months-extension-optional-practical-training-stem-degrees.html</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am sure everyone would agree that this extension will give you enough breathing space, time to re-plan, look for better opportunities and finally another shot at the highly coveted H1B visa in case you face a rejection in the first attempt. I would also like to highlight that traditionally the MBA degree is not a STEM degree in US and thus if your H1B application is rejected in the first attempt, you will not be entitled to stay in US beyond your OPT period. There are certain workarounds around that situation as well but lets save that for another post. Having spoken to a lot of co-applicants as well as current MBA students in USA, I realized that not many were aware of these caveats around the H1B situation. So don't just go by those rosy stories that you know about your seniors and far-off relatives who are comfortably working in US, wake up call things have changed!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I want to clarify one additional point here. I did mention that the STEM accredited program at COX was one of the fundamental parameters in my decision to join the B School but it was by no means the biggest factor. There are several other exciting programs at Cox that were paramount in my decision making and I would recommend you all to go through the several posts on this blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would also like to highlight that the School and Program fit, Reputation, Location, Faculty and Infrastructure, Global Exposure and Diversity, Internship and Placement trends, Total Debt are definitely the factors worth considering before you make your decision. Just as I mentioned, prepare an excel and come up with a cumulative score for each school based on the factors that are important in your decision making.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The objective of this post was to bring to light one of the lesser known facts about the MBA degree offered by Cox School of Business(major with ITOM concentration). Believe me, none of the admitted students (India Class of 2017) were aware of this fact and we only got to know about it from one of the seniors in a skype session. It just made the deal a lot sweeter for all of us. There are several other outstanding programs at the school and I would like to appeal to everyone to look at the blog I mentioned earlier.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We, SMU COX Class of 2017 students, will keep updating our blog with several useful information about the SMU COX School of Business and thus stay tuned for several such posts in the coming months. Till then stay blessed!!!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13322665964673270510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-44278081994175986532015-03-01T10:55:00.002-08:002015-03-01T10:55:48.117-08:00A football club to fall in love with !!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Going off topic and calling a sports fan in all of you. Personally I am a big soccer/football fan and just wanted to write on the current state of the Manchester United. I have been following it for the past 12 years and I have been awed by every bit of it (be it the stadium - Theatre of Dreams or be it the gameplay). There have been times when the team looked invincible then there were times when we looked beatable but I always held my end to support it no matter what. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since the retirement of Sir Alex there is no aggression on the pitch, there is no fergie's time. The chosen one (David Moyes - currently managing Real Sociedad) came and went and the downfall was evident. Still the team had the calibre to reach 7th rank but lost on the Champions (UEFA) league place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">League Position: 4th</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Manchester United this season has shown their flare, their problems, their injuries, their vulnerability at the back, their attacking prowess but this is one of those seasons where the team is not playing its best but still get to remain 4<span class="s1">th</span> in the EPL. The manager Louis Van Gaal did some marquee signings in the transfer window. With the likes of Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind, Marcus Rojo, Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw, Radamel Falcao (on Loan) in the squad it always looked like the best team to field and people were convinced that last year’s disappointment will be quickly forgotten.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My first impression was that with a top heavy we might struggle at the back line and it was evident with the first game itself when swansea beat united at Old Trafford, then Leicester. The players initially got injured and it did not help the manager have a proper 11 and he had to do with makeshift players to play in other positions. Due to the injuries he did not have a proper formation that he could resort to. He played 3-5-2, then he played 4-4-2 then he played his famous diamond. All of them had some success here and there but one could not find a formation that the team could resort to even when they were under pressure. I have know United to play wide and give in a lot of crosses to their strikers. This season it has been a major disappointment. The best players so far in the season have been David De Gea, Ashely Young, Wayne Rooney, James Wilson, Ander Herrera, and Paddy McNair.</span><br />
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<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Van Persie</b> – He was pretty sharp in his first season at United and make valuable runs to go past the last defender. That sharpness is not seen and he looks old. He should not be given a regular place in the line up. He got his form back for 5-6 matches where he scored many goals but he is back to missing a lot of chances. May be Van Gaal can give someone else a chance even though he has the most number of goals for united this season.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Radamel Falcao</b> – Post injury hasn’t looked the same force that he was with Monaco, Athletico Madrid. He tries hard even got goals but for a striker to have 4 goals in 16 matches does not justify anything. Premier League is more physical that any other league and he is getting a taste of it. He is talented and we all want his to score more goals. </span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Juan Mata</b> – On and off season for him. He has won 2-3 matches for United but as a playmaker he is not feeding a lot of balls to the strikers hence not a lot of scoring opportunities for them.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Wayne Rooney(Captain)</b> – A born striker, look at him being a work horse in the midfield. He had the best game against New Castle and has been playing well in his new role. He has scored 11 goals but he will look convincing in his role as a striker. Van Gaal explained that he needs him in midfield but why is he wasting a talent.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Angel Di Maria</b> – He was Real Madrid’ best player in the Champions League Final and Argentina’s best player in the football world cup and then he got a whopping and jaw dropping deal at United to replicate what he did for the likes of Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale. To be honest if he plays the same role at United and feeds the likes of Persie, Rooney, Falcao suddenly you will see more goals. He is not able to deliver the ball properly in the box and he has restricted movement due to which he loses possession. If united are to score more goals he is the go to man. Still love the goal he scored against Leicester.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Daley Blind</b> – A good player with good presence of mind and has good control of the ball. He is slow thereby can’t go back and hence the defense loses a counter attack. He should up his physical game and keep more possession.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Ashley Young</b> – He has played his role very well as a left wing. He has put in a lot of balls in the box and has created more chances. I think he is better player when played up. He is quick and United want him to be back in the 11.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Luke Shaw</b> – Showed his talent at Southampton but I think he left it there only. Got injured a lot and I don’t see him as a proper fit unless he makes good use of his talent. He was signed as United wanted a player who could player from box to box but he prefers to stay mostly in the team’s box. Hence no wide play.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Paddy McNair</b> – One of the youth’s find of the season. Has defended well and tries to go up to feed the midfielders. Seen as the lucky charm.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Phil Jones</b> – He looks strong but gets injured easily. He was destined to be the best central defender in England but he hasn’t shown the promise. Not able to complete most games makes the central defense looks vulnerable to attacks from anywhere.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Chris Smalling and Johnny Evans</b> – They have made unnecessary mistakes which have costed United many games. They aren’t defending well to and lose a lot of possession easily. </span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>David De Gea</b> – Won at least 4 matches on his own and he is the reason why United is sitting in the 4<span class="s1">th</span> position this season. He has been under pressure most of the season and he has performed more than expected. He has been the best keeper in premier league this season.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Marouane Fellaini</b> – He has given some good performances this season and he has looked dangerous in the box. He should be given more chances and should play in attacking roles where he can use his physical prowess.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next few games are must win and they are not going to be easy. Games against Arsenal (FA Cup), New Castle, Spurs, Liverpool. If they get the max points out of these games they are in contention for the Champions league place else it will be the repetitive of what happened last season. Louis Van Gaal needs to produce either a miracle by winning all the games or just buy some good players in the transfer window again in order to stay alive in front of teams such as Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool (These are the top 5 in the Premier League right now, Man United included).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">People want to watch the big club playing the big games and I hope to see a turn around soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">P.S: I love to play also and would really appreciate if we can have people to play on weekends.</span></div>
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Ankit Guptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14266429704155189025noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-62966765507188189722015-02-25T19:39:00.002-08:002015-02-26T20:38:48.933-08:00Service to Mankind is my toast: Patrick : Co2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
(Hi again. Patrick is one guy who seemed to be a 'poetry in motion' in his story. Vastly experienced with the US Army, he is probably one guy with whom I will share a taste for the Land of ideas 'Deutschland'. Willkommen in der Gruppe Patrick :) Lets hear it from the Sweet, Lovely, Handsome Gentleman from the States. Probably 1 charming guy who can do it all. Laugh , sing , dance and moreover - lead and work for the community. Glückliche, eine Klasse mit Ihnen teilen meaning Always happy to share a class with you mate !)<br />
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grew up an Army Brat, moving from state to state. After graduating high school
in Chesapeake, Virginia, I attended Wake Forest University at the pinnacle of
its basketball (ranked #1), football (Orange Bowl), soccer (National
Championship), and field hockey (National Championship) days. ….No… I didn’t
play any of those sports in college…I have the will without the skill. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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always wanted to join the military; I viewed it as an opportunity to serve, to
grow (learn/mature/experience), and to travel. The Army, as it turns out, met
all of these expectations. I joined the Army in 2008 as a Medical Service Corps
Officer. In my time in the Army, I have had stereotypical Army Officer
leadership positions such as Platoon Leader (in charge of 50+ folks) and
Company Command (in charge of 70+ folks) as well as staff positions, in which I
worked on teams that collaborated, synchronized, and implemented process
improvement strategies across numerous organizations with diverse missions. I
began my career at a base in a small town in Louisiana, and felt as if I won
the lottery when my next assignment was in Bavaria, Germany. I split my time at
those locations with two separate tours in Afghanistan. I am now finishing up
my last several months in uniform before I trade it in for some khaki pants and
a button-down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 36pt;"> <b> (And that is why folks come here in September )</b></span></div>
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last seven years have been a blessing and a learning experience. The Army does
a great </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 36pt;">job of challenging individuals early, instilling a system of shared
values, and providing opportunities to work as team to achieve a mutually
desired end state. I hope to bring my experiences and values to the classrooms
at SMU’s Cox School of Business. I am looking forward to learning from my </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 36pt;">teammates in class, expanding my network, and gaining exposure to a variety of
career paths to include: healthcare administration, real estate, logistics, and
consulting.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> -Network:
I am new to Dallas (my wife is from here) but we plan on making it our home. The
talented group of peers, the Cox Alumni Network, and the Associate Board Mentor
Program will make my transition to the corporate world much easier.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> -Location:
SMU is nestled in a city with 19<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> Fortune 500 companies.
My wife is from here. ‘Nough said.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> -Culture
and campus feel: Great people, beautiful campus, and a strong support for folks
from all backgrounds (to include a robust program to support vets).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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we move to Dallas this summer, I hope to participate in a variety of pre-MBA
and career transition programs in the months leading up to class. I also hope
to get back into volunteering and obstacle runs (Tough Mudder or similar). I am
looking forward to meeting my classmates in August. If any incoming Cox MBA
students want to get together this summer, please drop me a line through our
accepted students Facebook group.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>(Allianz Arena. Happy memories from the past. Bastain Shwainsteiger, Phillip Lahm, Thomas Muller and now the legend Arjen Robben. A nation that will take an opponent heads on. Germany.)</b></div>
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My next guest is from the corporate world. Someone who takes a call from THE leading brand when it comes to journalism and news reporting. Well at least I am enamored by its shows- click, Impact, Focus Africa - simply no limit to the list. I take a pick at the <b>British Broadcasting Corporation </b>to get an insight into doing business in the media sector.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-51205420394981793402015-02-20T03:36:00.001-08:002015-02-20T03:36:59.102-08:00Corporate Corner: Tailoring your Resume- Jakub<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
(Today, I feel interested in sharing an insider's view of a recruiter working with Intel's recruiting team. I thought it will be good for me and for my batch-mates at Cox with the internships and placements seasons coming up in next season. So, lets go straight and hear more from the person himself. Thank You Mr.Jakub for this fine article)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before we get to the good stuff, allow me to share with you the reason for writing this article in the first place. As a recruiter, I see <strong>hundreds</strong> of resumes every week and I believe that if the candidates follow a few simple steps, they can dramatically improve their chances of getting the job of their dreams. As a recruiter, I know for a fact that there are many talented people out there who have not been discovered yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The internet is full of contradictory tips and tricks. However, I’m convinced that the below tips provide the highest return on investment with one goal in mind: getting noticed and getting the interview<span style="line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">*</span>. And unlike other resume tip articles you read, these will be universal around the globe – not just for one specific region.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before we begin, a small request: Be empathic – for your benefit.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You are probably already aware that recruiters, as well as hiring managers, handle a high number of applications every day and since they tend to be very busy, you don’t have a lot of time to impress them. While this can be really frustrating, by knowing this, you can use this fact to your advantage by helping recruiters find the information they are looking for – quickly and effectively. In doing so, you’ll be differentiating yourself from the majority of candidates out there and will be more likely to be rewarded with a job interview.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let’s get to the tips!</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">1) Tailor your resume to the specific position you’re applying for</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A “universal one-size-fits-all resume” is a bad thing. Universal resumes make it impossible for a recruiter to recognize/discover your talent because you end up with a resume filled with irrelevant information because the scope is too broad for any particular job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want to be successful, tune your resume to the role you are applying for. Read the job description and think about what experiences and skills make you a great candidate for this role. Then make sure that they are highlighted in your resume and are easy to find at a first glance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To increase your chances, use the right keywords. This will make it easier for the recruiter to assess your resume or find it in the internal database, as well as in Social Media Portals for professionals.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />2) Include a short summary / Technical Summary</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Key Skills” or, “Core Competencies” should include 3-5 lines or bullet points at the top of a resume and be a summary of skills and experiences relevant to the specific position. It allows the recruiter to quickly scan the resume and get a basic understanding of the candidate’s capabilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For IT roles, technical summaries are very helpful. Listing technologies relevant to the specific role in such summaries may help you get the attention of a recruiter who is screening resumes for key words. If the listed relevant technologies are a good fit, then the recruiter or hiring manager will be more apt to spend more time on your resume and look at your experience, education and other skills.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember to make it understandable and clear. The first person reading your resume is in most cases a recruiter and not everyone in Intel is an engineer ;-)</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">3) Focus on relevant experiences</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The goal of a resume is getting the attention of a recruiter and a hiring manager. Their attention will result in an invitation for a job interview. Describing every single experience that you had in detail may distract the reader from the experiences that are most relevant for this particular role<strong>.</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">4) Get Feedback!</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask your colleague(s) to read your resume and ask what has drawn their attention. It will help you understand whether you reached your goal of customizing your resume to the job. Make adjustments if needed!</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">5) Never, never, never give up! (W. Churchill)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rejection hurts but remember that there is a good chance that your rejection was not about you but the way you presented yourself. Think about how to improve it and try again! Sometimes there are many candidates for one open position and most of the time, the small details can be the difference between getting the job or not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you very much for reading and I am looking forward to reading your great resumes…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, How do we end this article ? <i>The Intel way ....</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>(Powered by Intel ;) )</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17.9200000762939px;">(Hope that was helpful. My next guest is a fine gentleman who currently serves in the heart of </span></span><span style="line-height: 17.9200000762939px;">Deutschland</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17.9200000762939px;">. Will bring you "Straight from the heart" of my friend <b>Patrick</b>)</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-38446416509674952015-02-19T02:54:00.001-08:002015-02-19T03:42:23.714-08:00Insight : Life as an MBA - Gerard Atkinson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
( I am grateful to Mr.Atkinson for having contributed so well to the incoming class of 2017 with this fine article which can also be found on his personal blog at <a href="http://www.gerardatkinson.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-before-doing-an-mba-at-smu">http://www.gerardatkinson.com/blog/5-things-you-should-know-before-doing-an-mba-at-smu</a> . So, I won't speak much here as I think it would be wise for the readers to find out for themselves about the life of an MBA student at COX. Well, I can say just one thing- its beautifully presented. Thanks Mr. Atkinson .Happy Reading ! )<br />
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So, you’ve decided
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a great program that will open up a wealth of opportunities for you,
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you had plans
for an external life outside your MBA over these two years (and who doesn’t?), you will
have to curb your expectations. The MBA is going to be your life over
the next two years. You will be
drinking from a firehose of knowledge from day one, and it’s your
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You’re expected to
put in the effort. And sometimes that means a lot of effort. Your professors
will challenge you, and
push you to (and sometimes beyond) your limits. You will have to make the MBA your number
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internship. This is admittedly, more than what most MBAs will take on. Though
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<span style="background: white; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">That
means your time management skills are going to be sharpened to a fine point.
Every hour will be </span>managed
to ensure that you are on top of study, assignments, and social life (because
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<span style="background: white; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">And
with all of that said, I am still going to say to take advantage of every opportunity
you can. Being </span><span style="background-color: white;">at
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<span style="background: white; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Whether
it is the Business Leadership Center with their seminars on topics ranging from
personal </span><span style="background: white; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">financial
management, to advanced Excel tips and tricks, to applying behavioral economics
in designing </span><span style="background-color: white;">product
packaging. There’s even the opportunity to go to Disney world to participate in
their corporate </span><span style="background-color: white;">training
programs (definitely worth it).</span><br />
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the networking opportunities that abound in the school, from career meet-and-greets,
job fairs, student clubs (join the rugby club!), the weekly coffee sessions
hosted by the Dean of Students, or the pre-football game boulevarding (they
don’t call it tailgating here) where students and alumni meet up in the grounds
of the school to hang out before the game. Forging connections is a big part of
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<span style="background: white; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">On
that point, the mentoring program is another fantastic feature of the SMU MBA.
You get matched with a business leader in the Dallas area, that you can reach
out to for advice and guidance on anything from your career to finding a good
restaurant in Dallas (though the program coordinators obviously prefer the
former). My mentor has been a great resource in helping me define where I want
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coffee, boulevarding parties, meet-and-greets… there’s an underlying theme
here. Yes, all of these have free food. You’re on a student budget again. Your
instinct for a free meal is going to become uncanny. And the quality of the
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make sure to do the right thing and stick around for the event. It’s another
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you’ve read this far, great! I haven’t scared you off. You probably knew
already that this was going to be a challenging but rewarding experience. And
it is. The opportunities I have had, the people that I have met, the friends
that I have made, it has been amazing. And it will be amazing for you too.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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final thing, in facing all the challenges you will have a natural support
group. The biggest strength of the SMU MBA is your peers. People look out for
each other, and want to make sure that everyone succeeds. Having studied at
four other universities in three other countries, I can tell you that that kind
of support group isn’t something common to university life. It is the greatest
asset that this program has. And naturally you can reach out to me if you have
questions. I’m more than happy to be of help.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-12862311675414738102015-02-13T20:16:00.001-08:002015-02-13T20:26:55.967-08:00Straight From My Heart : David Mason (Co2017) - the US Army<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
(In these segments, the idea was to bring forth the uniqueness in our class of 2017. Every individual in our class is special, has something unique in him or her to share, something to teach the world and something that we can always look up to and learn from each other.I am grateful to David to be the first person to share his story in this league.)<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">I am<b> David Mason</b>
and this is my story. I grew up in Yukon Oklahoma where I went to elementary
and middle school. I moved to Perry Oklahoma in the beginning of my freshman
year of high school. I started wrestling at a young age and eventually became a
two time high school state champion for Perry, Oklahoma. In high school I
excelled in academics and athletics, and was recruited by the United States
Military Academy at West Point to wrestle. I attend the prestigious school and
majored in systems engineering. Additionally, I was a four year letter-man in
wrestling. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Upon
graduation I commissioned as an Army second lieutenant in the air defense
artillery. I went to the Basic Officer Leadership Course in Fort Sill Oklahoma,
and graduated at the top of my class. Immediately following that I reported to
Fort Hood, Texas to become a platoon leader. While a platoon leader, I participated
in a mission on the Arizona and Mexican border interdicting drug cartel’s smuggling
efforts. My platoon and I was in charge of guarding a 250 square mile land area
from Ultralight aircraft carrying drugs. We supported ourselves logistically, which
took quite some effort to coordinate. I learned more in the month of this
mission than any other time in my career so far. It was a crash course in
logistics, leadership, and operations. By the time this mission was over, my
platoon was operating an extremely high level. </span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Next, I became the executive officer of a
battery and deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. There
we monitored the sky and served as a deterrent for any Tactical Ballistic
Missile threat in the region. After that deployment I was promoted to the rank
of captain, married my wife, Michelle,and returned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for
the Captain’s Career Course. Once again I graduated in the top of my class, and
was selected to move to Fort Campbell and take command of a battery of 120
Soldiers. I am currently the Battery Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters
Battery 2-44 Air Defense Artillery Battalion. I would also like to mention that
in 2014 my wife and I welcomed Benjamin Mason into this world.</span><span style="text-indent: 36pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Next, I applied to return to the United
States Military Academy as an admissions representative. The process included
an interview with multiple senior ranking Colonels, and I was selected out of
500 applicants. This future position allows me to attend a fully funded graduate
program of my choice, which is what brings me to the Cox School of Business.</span></div>
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selected to pursue an MBA because I wanted to learn to be a better leader and
learn new skills to manage organizations. I believe that an MBA gives me the
best opportunity to accomplish both of those goals simultaneously. </span></div>
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are two reasons Cox is the right place for me. First, when I retire from the
military I plan on making a home in the Dallas area. The alumni network of Cox
is second to none in the region and specifically in the Dallas area. I hope to
network within the community for a job later in my career. Secondly, my lovely
wife, Michelle, has a multiple family in the area. Being close to family is a
rare opportunity for an Army Officer. </span></div>
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believe that Cox students can learn a lot from me, and I can learn a lot from
Cox. First, I have real time leadership examples that I can share with the
group. Secondly, I bring another perspective of how organizations accomplish
missions. Lastly, I am a very driven to succeed. I hope to further my skills as
a leader and learn how organizations outside of the Army work. After Cox, I
will return to West Point and work as the admissions representative for
enlisted Army Soldiers. I will help Soldiers who aspire to become Army Officers
into the Academy. My long term goal is to become a Battalion Commander. This
position is highly selective and I hope that an MBA and my experiences help me
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political dealings of the United States Army are simple. We go where the
elected political leaders of the country tell us to go, and accomplish the
mission given to us. On top of that, we are the most trained and most well equipped
force in the world. Our job is to support and defend the constitution against
all enemies.</div>
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United States Army ties to India are superb. In my Captain’s Career Course, I
went to school with an Indian Major. We would study and learn together on a
regular basis. He shared his culture and his insights on the world with the
entire class. I would say the mere fact he was able to attend the school shows
a positive relationship between our two countrie<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>s.<br />
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(Will look forward to share many more inspirational stories like these. My next guest is <b>Elan Rottanburg</b> from the <b>Republic of South Africa</b>)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, this article is just my own perspectives and nothing to do about one's final decisions for which MBA program would one like to choose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While exploring the MBA programs, one goes through the rankings and listings of various methodologies and algorithms developed by different outlets and while its always glorious to try to take a shot at big names in the list and try to fight for a place in the big league colleges, it is also important to judge your destination on the factors that you would like to associate yourself with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">The likes of Stanford GSB and Berkeley-Haas similarly benefit from ties to Silicon Valley, while graduates at France’s HEC Paris can take advantage of the school’s proximity to Europe’s largest business district, La Defense, and links with companies like LVMH and other booming luxury brands. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">For those who want to capitalize on opportunities created by Asia’s economic growth, the region has a growing number of world-class business schools to choose from. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Beyond taking the generalist approach expected of an MBA, schools have also carved out reputations for specialization through their list of electives or add-on courses. They may have particular strengths in finance, marketing, not-for-profit business, real estate, IT management or healthcare. In such cases, the schools work hand in hand with the related industry and have both strength and depth in terms of faculty members developing that area of expertise. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Schools such as Babson College in the United States and EM Lyon in France may not feature in the overall top 10. When it comes to teaching entrepreneurship, though, they have a worldwide reputation for supporting student start-ups and attracting potential investors. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">When deciding which criteria matter most to you, remember that no two sets ever look the same. A software engineer wanting to spend two years focusing on finance on the US east coast will have a very different list of target schools from a consultant wanting to learn about general management to expand his or her career in Europe or Asia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Financial Times places particular emphasis on salaries achieved three years after graduation. Business Week’s results are heavily influenced by satisfaction levels expressed by students and recruiters; Forbes focuses on ROI (return on investment); The Economist looks at career development and the international make-up of the school; and US News & World Report places significant weight on the GMAT. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">To me, exposure and scholarship mattered the most, besides a good internship opportunity and a job placement. I understand I am different in the sense that I do not have high expectations with big consulting jobs as such. I am a techie who has interests in Technology firms and I will be happy enough if I get a chance to land up with one of the Technology firms. But having said that, who knows what life has in store for us for tomorrow. That's why I am someone who believes in the idea that- keep working hard and don't chase things. If you are good enough, those things will come.</span><br />
I know this world of MBAs is a place of big people and many would not agree with me over this but that's me !<br /><br />In these last 10 years I have worked hard, come from a small township in one of India's poorest states- Orissa and life has been very unpredictable. At times, I have found myself in spots where a small step seemed like a gamble in life. I didn't get the best of education uptil high school but I wanted to create an impact and show a new path for my juniors, also expect a better life for myself. So, in a spot, I took a decision that yes- I had a year loss but a gamble I took to get a rank and move into India's top league of engineering colleges. When I joined NTPC, people thought that NTPC is made for people from big colleges and best students but all I found in NTPC was that only two things mattered- common sense and sincerity in your learning and we had executives from off-campus placements. Those executives were drawn from a pool of engineering colleges , not necessarily the IITs and NITs. Its NEVER the college ranking that matters, its the SKILLS and the APPLICATION OF SKILLS and COMMON SENSE that matters. When I competed for IIT JEE, I didn't go to the Bansal Classes for coaching. So, all I have learned in these last ten years is that- Its your skills , hard work and your passion, besides the touch of impact that you can create- matters!<br />
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Remember- colleges are made by students. If a pool of strong students come to a 20th rank college, it will beat a 10th rank college during internships and placements and then, the rankings turn upside down.<br />
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Yes, rankings do matter while recruiting the top league of students but then, its equally important to say here that "Quality of Students matter more than rankings". Besides, I come from a background where I am the first MBA candidate in the family. Hence, money matters a lot and being an international candidate, ROI does count even more. Also, students must take into account the location and networking opportunities, besides exposure. It was great to see Cox hitting better ranks this year- scaling up to FT's 76 and also the top 10 specialty ranks in Finance. I hope that the class of 2017 will be a pool of great students who will look to carry the name forward and hopefully, Cox will scale better ranks in years to come. Again, opportunities are exquisite in this school. It just requires a pool of great students to thrust the legacy forward.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When Thomas Alva Edison, in his lab, produced one of the spectacular achievements of the 19th century- the Electric Bulb, who could estimate that this Techie will go on to create a world leader in the field of innovation. In 1889, Morgan, Dexel and Co. took keen interest in Edison's business interests in electricity related firms and led to the foundation of the Edison General Electric Company in New York in 1889. From there on, GE has gone on to not only manufacture commodities of electrical utilities but also entered the fields of Aviation,Healthcare etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ideally, one of the most innovative and most ethical company in the segment of technology, this New York based multinational conglomerate has exploited the segments of Energy, Infrastructure, Consumer segment, Industry and Finance, besides recent exploits in medicine.<br /><br />Having said that, GE has never been behind in the field of computing. <span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">he GE 4010, GE 4020, and GE 4060 real time process control computers, the </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DATANET-30" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" title="DATANET-30"><span style="color: black;">DATANET-3</span></a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DATANET-30" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;" title="DATANET-30">0</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> and Datanet 355 message switching computers- their applications can be traced even today in the energy sector which requires switching circuits and power management centers which require real time control and operations in a complex power systems. GE breakers can still be found in the switch-yards of major power generating and distributing companies.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">GE's divisions include GE Capital, GE Power & Water, GE Oil & Gas, GE Aviation, GE Healthcare, GE Transportation, and GE Home & Business Solutions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Through these businesses, GE participates in markets that include the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity (e.g. nuclear, gas and solar), <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">lighting</span>, industrial <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">automation</span>, <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">medical imaging</span> equipment, <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">motors</span>, <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">railway locomotives</span>, aircraft <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">jet engines</span>, and aviation services. Through GE Commercial Finance, GE Consumer Finance, GE Equipment Services, and GE Insurance it offers a range of financial services. It has a presence in over 100 countries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Since over half of GE's revenue is derived from</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">financial services</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">, it is arguably a financial company with a manufacturing arm. It is also one of the largest lenders in countries other than the United States, such as Japan. Even though the first wave of conglomerates (such as </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">ITT Corporation</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">,</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Ling-Temco-Vought</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">,</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Tenneco</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">, etc.) fell by the wayside by the mid-1980s, in the late 1990s, another wave (consisting of </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Westinghouse</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">,</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">Tyco</span><span style="line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">, and others) tried and failed to emulate GE's success.</span>GE also produces General Imaging digital cameras.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was announced on May 4, 2008 that GE would auction off its appliances business for an expected sale of $5–8 billion.However, this plan fell through as a result of the recession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>An evolution in the locomotive ( an example of GE innovation) </u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>An Overview of the company recent performances (Wikipedia) :-</u></b></span></div>
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<table class="infobox vcard" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border-spacing: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(170, 170, 170); clear: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0.5em 0px 0.5em 1em; padding: 0.2em; text-align: right; width: 22em;"><caption class="fn org" style="font-size: 15px; padding: 0.2em;"><span style="color: blue;"><b> General Electric Company</b></span></caption><tbody style="color: black;">
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">NYSE</span>: GE</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="nowrap" style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Dow Jones Ind. Average Component</b></span></span></span></li>
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<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;">Industry</span></th><td class="category" style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Conglomerate</b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;">Founded</span></th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Schenectady, New York</span> (1892)</b></span></td></tr>
<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;">Founder</span></th><td class="agent" style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><div class="plainlist">
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Thomas Edison</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Charles Coffin</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Elihu Thomson</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Edwin Houston</b></span></span></li>
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<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;">Headquarters</span></th><td class="adr" style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span class="locality"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Fairfield, Connecticut</span></span>, <span class="country-name">U.S.</span></b></span></td></tr>
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</th><td class="agent" style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span class="nowrap" style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Jeffrey R. Immelt</span> <small style="font-size: 10px;">(Chairman, CEO)</small></b></span></span></td></tr>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Electric motors</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Energy</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Finance</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Gas</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Healthcare</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Lighting</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Locomotives</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Oil</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Software</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Water</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Weapons</b></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Wind turbines</b></span></span></li>
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<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;">Revenue</span></th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span class="nowrap" style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span title="Decrease"></span> US$ 146.045 billion (2013)</b></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;">Operating income</span></span></div>
</th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span title="Increase"></span> US$ <span style="visibility: hidden;"></span>26.267 billion (2013)</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;">Net income</span></span></div>
</th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span title="Decrease"></span> US$ <span style="visibility: hidden;"></span>13.057 billion (2013)</b></span></td></tr>
<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span class="nowrap" style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="color: blue;">Total assets</span></span></th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span title="Decrease"></span> US$ 656.285 billion (2013)</b></span></td></tr>
<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span class="nowrap" style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="color: blue;">Total equity</span></span></th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><span title="Increase"></span> US$ 136.783 billion (2013)</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: blue;">Number of employees</span></div>
</th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>307,000 (2014)</b></span></td></tr>
<tr><th scope="row" style="padding-right: 0.5em; vertical-align: top;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;">Subsidiaries</span></span></th><td style="line-height: 1.35em; vertical-align: top;"><div class="plainlist">
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Aviation</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Capital</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Energy</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Global Research</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Healthcare</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Home & Business Solutions</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Oil & Gas</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Power & Water</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>GE Transportation </b></span></span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-61667966103067778482015-02-02T01:07:00.001-08:002015-02-02T01:08:32.707-08:00Company Profile : Texas Instruments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>In 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell uttered the words "Mr Watson come here I want you", the age of telephony was born. While at first the development of the telephone was considered by many as a scientific curiosity, like many other great invent-ions it has significantly impacted upon society. Today, some 124 years after Mr Bell summoned Mr Watson, there are several hundred million telephones in use throughout the world. Telephony has become an essential part or life, both in business and pleasure.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>While the first personal computer introduced in the early 1980s offered a significant advances over ENIAC, they had very limited capabilities. Since that time, desktop computational power has dramatically increased and together with other hardware and software developments, we now have personal computers with mind-boggling specifications and capabilities. We see processors operating with clock speeds of 1000 MHz (that is 1,000,000,000 cycles per second), vast amounts of high speed random access memory, multi gigabyte hard disks and enhanced input/output capabilities.</i></span></span><br />
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Oil is not the only swansong for Texas. Texas is also the home of one of the leading global producer of semiconductor devices. It doesn't just manufacture them, it also designs them.Matched by Intel and Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments - based out of Dallas,Texas - is the home of 35,000 employees across Europe, Asia, America. With Revenues close of $ 12 billion and total assets worth $18 billion, Texas instruments has spread its wings across all sectors of society- notably automotive, power, education. Texas Instruments has consistently figured in the Fortune 500.<br />
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I come from an engineering background , from one of the leading engineering colleges in India, from a department which closely links with the concepts of Electronics Engineering. Hence, it is quite natural that pronunciation of Texas Instruments is not something new for me. Moreover, TI also has several products in the segment of power management through application of power electronics- the MOSFET, the Radio Frequency Regulator, Converters and regulators- the very basic concepts of digital and analog electronics that we had learnt during our undergraduate labs and coursework. TI has kept the innovation going and has also come out with a low cost and accurate power metering device for digital power. I have been a part of a major power generating company and these products were a norm here- where efficiency in power generation and control system regulations of a huge power plant depends upon the accuracy and performance of these small 10-20V Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor devices<br />
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Not just Power sector, TI has spread its wings in the field of sports where runners and swimmers might have come across these small chips which help you improve your performances. Electronics have found its applications everywhere -to make life better and to bring efficiency at work. Routers, Intel Pentiums, storage devices, even the electronic guitar or the banjo. Talk of the world of football or cricket- the goal line technology is a small fundamental application of the sensor devices or the snickometer in cricket. The TI-Nspire has brought a change in the way we think with our calculations - simple concept of application of Digital and Analog and vice versa conversions. Innovation has led to transistors which gave a new way to the world of music.<br />
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In our lives, we find the application of electronics everywhere and being a part of Dallas, it gives immense pleasure to me to be writing about a major company in this domain of operations which has the name of Texas in its company name. We lived in a world of vacuum tube circuits from where we moved to microprocessors. Today we have Digital clocks and medical instruments to get out sugar levels tested in a minute. World of electronics and communication has changed fast. Texas Instruments has played its part appreciably. A long way still to go and looking into this market- it can only expand , grow and innovate. With the best minds drawn from across the world, TI has a promising future. Go Texas !<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Texas Instruments Inc.</b> (<b>TI</b>) is an American electronics company that designs and makes <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">semiconductors</span>, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally.Headquartered at <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Dallas</span>, Texas, United States, TI is the third largest manufacturer of semiconductors worldwide after <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Intel</span> and <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Samsung</span>, the second largest supplier of chips for <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">cellular handsets</span> after <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Qualcomm</span>, and the largest producer of <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">digital signal processors</span> (DSPs) and <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">analog</span> semiconductors, among a wide range of other semiconductor products, including calculators, micro controllers and <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">multi-core processors</span>. Texas Instruments is among the <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Top 20 Semiconductor</span> producing companies in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Texas Instruments was founded in 1951. It emerged after a reorganization of <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Geophysical Service</span>. This company manufactured equipment for use in the seismic industry as well as defense electronics. TI began research in transistors in the early 1950s and produced the world's first commercial silicon transistor. In 1954, Texas Instruments designed and manufactured the first transistor radio and <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Jack Kilby</span> invented the <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">integrated circuit</span> in 1958 while working at TI's Central Research Labs. The company produced the first <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">integrated circuit</span>-based computer for the U.S. Air Force in 1961. TI researched infrared technology in the late 1950s and later made radar systems as well as guidance and control systems for both missiles and bombs. The hand-held <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">calculator</span> was introduced to the world by TI in 1967.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In the 1970s and 80s the company focused on <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">consumer electronics</span> including digital clocks, watches, hand-held calculators, home computers as well as various sensors. In 1997, its defense business was sold to <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Raytheon</span>. In 2007, Texas Instruments was awarded the Manufacturer of the Year for Global Supply Chain Excellence by World Trade magazine. Texas Instruments is considered to be one of the most ethical companies in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After the acquisition of <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">National Semiconductor</span> in 2011, the company has a combined portfolio of nearly 45,000 analog products and customer design tools, making it the world's largest maker of analog technology components. In 2011, Texas Instruments ranked 175 in the <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Fortune 500</span>. TI is made up of two main divisions: Semiconductors (SC) and Educational Technology (ET) of which Semiconductor products account for approximately 96% of TI's revenue.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231079645868650166.post-39465518881050108722015-01-30T08:13:00.001-08:002015-01-30T08:13:32.689-08:00Company Profile : HALLIBURTON<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">In these segments, we try to bring forth a small pep-talk about each of the companies that come to Cox school of business for recruiting its MBA students. Dallas, located in Texas- which is the heart of the oil sector, not just for the United States but it possesses a global control in the oil sector. Hence, I start with featuring a major company in this sector- we all know the name !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brent Crude trading at 49 a barrel and the IMF just announced that the growth forecast will be around 3.4-3.8 and that might mean that the prices of oil can be held around 49-50 mark for some time now. However, Greece still looking in doldrums and Euro zone in a fix. Hopefully, this will get better in days to come, but as a common man, I don't want to see the crude prices going up. If one follows the growth predictions, I will assume that the demand for oil would not rise much. However, Halliburton president Jeff Miller quotes, <span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Although oil demand growth expectations for 2015 have weakened, it is still growth. Demand is forecast to increase by an estimated 900,000 barrels per day. Keep in mind the steep decline curves are still at work. We estimate the average annual production decline rates for unconventional in North America are in excess of 30%, and much higher in some areas. Depending on the ultimate trajectory of the rig count declines and the backlog of well completions, we believe that North America crude production could begin to respond during the back half of the year. Internationally, decline rates have become more pronounced in several key markets over the last couple of years. In areas like Angola, Norway, and Russia historical growth has given way to net production declines in the last year. While decline rates in markets like Mexico and India have actually accelerated."</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">To speak in nutshell, underestimating the demand market </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">could probably mean that under investing by the oil companies might irk up some problems in years ahead. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">Halliburton has been in the oil business for a long time.Founded in 1919 in Oklahoma by Erle P.Halliburton and incorporated in Delaware in 1924 with 56 employees as HOWCO, it now houses 68000 employees with two headquarters - Houston and Dubai - to take control of operations in the eastern hemisphere. In 1957, it was $190 million worth. Today, Halliburton stands at the staggering $28 billion total assets and revenues of $24 billions, operating over 80 countries and owing hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches and brands.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">Operating in the Oil services and equipment industry, it is second only to Schlumberger and is followed by Weatherford international and Baker Hughes. However, in November 2014, Hali announced it would acquire Baker Hughes in Cash and stocks for $35 billion. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">Energy services has been its cornerstone, providing technical products and services for natural gas and petroleum exploration and production. Its erstwhile partner - KBR is a major construction company in refinery, chemical plants, oil fields and pipelines.Halliburton severed its ties with KBR in 2007, following KBR's assignments with the Department of Homeland securities. Halliburton acquired KBR- Kellog Brown-Root in 1998 and KBR had been its construction, contracting and engineering unit for a long profitable period.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">No big thing comes without glitches and Halliburton has had to face some mire of its own. I would end this article with reference to the episode of the "Deepwater horizon explosion". Something that we all have read in our textbooks about the negative impacts of oil companies on the environment !</span></span><br />
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