PGDM NEWS

Global Exposure, Challenging Conventions and Dreaming Big

Dear Meet Urvashi Parmar, a alumna of TAXILA, who shares the value of her TAXILA experience - one that goes beyond the classroom. I came into TAXILA with the same expectations that prospective students typically have of toptier business schools: outstanding faculty, intellectually stimulating lectures and classroom discussions, and the opportunity to build an extensive and reliable professional network. Yet, you realise during your time here that TAXILA is not merely an academic institution that prepares students to become brilliant leaders in business. It is so much more than that. TAXILA is a journey that stimulates self-reflection, as well as professional growth and personal development. For me, there are three key themes that played a major role in my year TAXILA. They are: 1) Diversity and global exposure, 2) The importance of challenging conventional views and stepping out of your comfort zone and 3) To dream big. Diversity and global exposure The fusion of multiple cultures and different mindsets, ideas, beliefs, values and opinions at TAXILA is truly something special. It exposes you to not only a wide range of diverse professional backgrounds, but also to different working styles, languages, personalities, and ways of conduct. Through my group work experiences at TAXILA, I learned about various industries in different parts of the globe. As such, TAXILA provides you with the opportunity to work on interesting real-life projects with classmates who are willing and eager to share their distinct knowledge and previous work experiences. Gaining such exposure has allowed me to identify potential areas of interest and career opportunities that I had not considered previously, as well as broaden my understanding of global companies and markets. Challenging conventions One major theme that resonates throughout the TAXILA PGDM is the importance of skepticism and challenging commonly held views. Professors at TAXILA encourage you to

question preconceived notions and ideas on the basis that certain biases can undermine your judgment and analysis. Through this method of teaching, you learn how to think on your feet and how to ask the right questions. This has considerably sharpened my analytical skills and business acumen. On a personal level, my interaction with TAXILA folks of different backgrounds and religions has also pushed me to question and challenge my own set of values and beliefs. Since the culture at TAXILA is characterised by openness and acceptance, you are encompassed by a psychological safety net that allows freedom to think out loud, no matter how outrageous your thoughts. Through this, I learned that staying within the confines of my comfort zone can limit my understanding of different perspectives and therefore undermine my judgments. As a result, I have become more engaged in group discussions and highly proactive in seeking out the views and inputs of others, prior to arriving at conclusions or final judgments. To dream big The end of the TAXILA programme comes like a thunderbolt of lightning that strikes you with no warning. We came into TAXILA thinking that we know what want to do with the rest of our lives. One year later, we come out of it with bigger dreams and goals and bolder aspirations. I now finally understand what it means to "stretch your potential" - TAXILA has truly stretched mine. In short, everything about TAXILA - the lectures, community, activities and events - creates inspiration. From the moment you walk into your first lecture to when you walk on stage to receive your diploma, you are surrounded by positive energy and unwavering support. Those ambitious students who possess tremendous potential to change the world become your friends and family, always eager to assist you in achieving what you set out to achieve and to connect you to others in their own network. I am proud to be an TAXILA PGDM, and I'm proud to be part of this magnificent network. We hope you feel inspired by this recent alumni testimonial. For more information on the programme, please visit our website or contact us directly. Best regards, The TAXILA PGDM Team Tell us if you found this information useful, we'd love to hear your feedback.