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PGDM NEWS

Global Exposure,Challenging Conventionsand Dreaming Big

Dear

Meet Urvash i Parmar , a a lumna of TAXILA, who shares the va lue of her TAXILAexper ience - one that goes beyond the c lassroom.

I came into TAXILA with the same expectations that prospective

students typically have of toptier business schools: outstandingfaculty, intellectually stimulating lectures and classroomdiscussions, and the opportunity to build an extensive andreliable professional network. Yet, you realise during your timehere that TAXILA is not merely an academic institution thatprepares students to become brilliant leaders in business. It is somuch more than that.

TAXILA is a journey that stimulates self-reflection, as well asprofessional growth and personal development. For me, there arethree key themes that played a major role in my year TAXILA.They are: 1) Diversity and global exposure, 2) The importance ofchallenging conventional views and stepping out of your comfortzone and 3) To dream big.

Diversity and global exposure

The fusion of multiple cultures and different mindsets, ideas, beliefs, values and opinions atTAXILA is truly something special. It exposes you to not only a wide range of diverseprofessional backgrounds, but also to different working styles, languages, personalities, andways of conduct.

Through my group work experiences at TAXILA, I learned about various industries in differentparts of the globe. As such, TAXILA provides you with the opportunity to work on interestingreal-life projects with classmates who are willing and eager to share their distinct knowledgeand previous work experiences.

Gaining such exposure has allowed me to identify potential areas of interest and careeropportunities that I had not considered previously, as well as broaden my understanding ofglobal companies and markets.

Challenging conventions

One major theme that resonates throughout the TAXILA PGDM is the importance ofskepticism and challenging commonly held views. Professors at TAXILA encourage you to

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question preconceived notions and ideas on the basis that certain biases can undermine yourudgment and analysis. Through this method of teaching, you learn how to think on your feetand how to ask the right questions. This has considerably sharpened my analytical skills andbusiness 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 theculture at TAXILA is characterised by openness and acceptance, you are encompassed by apsychological safety net that allows freedom to think out loud, no matter how outrageous yourthoughts. Through this, I learned that staying within the confines of my comfort zone can limitmy understanding of different perspectives and therefore undermine my judgments. As aresult, I have become more engaged in group discussions and highly proactive in seeking outthe 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 withno 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. Inow finally understand what it means to "stretch your potential" - TAXILA has truly stretchedmine.

In short, everything about TAXILA - the lectures, community, activities and events - createsinspiration. From the moment you walk into your first lecture to when you walk on stage toreceive your diploma, you are surrounded by positive energy and unwavering support. Thoseambitious students who possess tremendous potential to change the world become yourfriends and family, always eager to assist you in achieving what you set out to achieve and toconnect 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 theprogramme, please visit ourwebsite orcontact us directly.

Best regards,

The TAXILA PGDM Team

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