Fun Outside Work - Karthik Jayagovind - MIT Sloan Fall 2013 Entry
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This document discusses the author's hobbies and activities outside of work. It mentions that the author enjoys trying new hobbies like skiing, martial arts, photography, blogging, public speaking, and participating in debates, quizzes and case competitions in college. The author has also hosted a quiz show on radio, launched a tech magazine in engineering college, and participated in an international youth leadership conference in Prague. The author is looking forward to joining an MBA program to get involved in extracurricular activities again.
Fun Outside Work - Karthik Jayagovind - MIT Sloan Fall 2013 Entry
- 1. Fun stuff I do outside work Karthik Jayagovind Oct 2012 * Free clipart from http://science.phillipmartin.info/science_human_eye.htm
- 2. Introduction Ive always loved trying new hobbies and picking up new skills. In school and college I was an extra- curricular activities buff and loved participating in competitions. When I started working, I shifted focus to activities that stoked my creativity, kept me physically fit and set free the child in me. In the next few slides, Ill give you a sneak peak into my many diversions. * Free clipart from http://science.phillipmartin.info/science_human_eye.htm
- 3. The thrill of adventure Inspiration: Randy Pauschs Last Lecture on Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams Skiing camp in Auli in the foothills of the Himalayas, circ a 2010. as a : I loved horses Riding lessons now m even more kid, I love the never miss a chance to jump off a cliff or slide down a hill
- 4. Fitness mantra Mixed Martial Arts Thats how you escape a choke Playing Sports Play tennis on weekends; plan to pick up squash next. Learnt MMA at Shootfighters, Have handy Bangalore and Tigers Gym, Mumbai skills in cricket & badminton. My Wilson K Force racquet
- 5. Creative and Literary pursuits Photography and cartooning are great fun :) Shashis Sweat, Sunandas Equity! - Shashi Tharoors IPL issue Blog @ yakspeak.blog spot.in Learnt a lot about Check out my public speaking at post on Toastmasters Club nicknames
- 6. While in college Won my biggest prize, when I came first in the IIMB Vista 2005 national debate. Won a princely sum of USD 375. B-plan events, marketing case studies, quizzes and debate competitions were staple diet. A few classmates and I launched a tech magazine in engg. College. It survived till recently (http://pesit.pes.edu/e-and- c/news-letter) I was a regular quizzer and on one occasion hosted a quiz show on All India Radio!
- 7. 11th IYLC an experience of a lifetime! I participated in the 11th International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague in 2006. It was a gathering of over 80 people from 20 countries. Interacting with people of my age from across the globe opened up my mind like nothing else. Old Town Square, Prague, July 27 2006
- 8. Conclusion One of the key attractions of signing up for a 2 year MBA program is to relive my college days and get involved in all sorts of student clubs and extra- curricular activities. I love the challenge of balancing extra-curricular activities with a demanding curriculum. The adrenaline rush of zipping around the college campus with loads of coffee at midnight trying to finish an assignment on time, while keeping an eye out for a pending b-plan contest submission..I cant wait to be back in school again! *www.openclipart.org