IIT Bombay to HARVARD - Stopping at Nothing | Anushree Singh | Ep 23

Anushree Singh, an IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School alumna, joins me on the podcast to share her incredible journey and provide actionable insights for students and young professionals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anushree's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anushree-sin/Aditi and Saumaric's Episode - https://youtu.be/EaXu_3c7AZM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, Anushree discusses:Life before IIT: Get a glimpse into her rigorous preparation for IIT JEE at Bansal classes in Kota, including her unique and highly disciplined "stopwatch method" for studying. She shares the challenges and culture shock of moving to Kota and adapting to its competitive environment. Life at IIT Bombay: Learn about her experiences with academics in the Civil Department and her vibrant involvement in extracurricular activities like sports (athletics, basketball) and music. She talks about the unique campus culture and events like Mood Indigo. Career in Consulting: Anushree shares her journey into consulting, explaining what the day-to-day life entails, including extensive travel and working on diverse projects across various sectors like automotive, fashion, and government. MBA Abroad and Harvard Business School: Discover her intentional decision to pursue an MBA abroad, the preparation process, and her enriching experience at Harvard Business School. She highlights the unique learning environment, diverse student body, and the "boardroom discussion" style of classes. Work-Life Balance: India vs. US: Anushree offers a comparative perspective on working in India and the US, discussing work-life balance and community aspects. This episode provides valuable insights for:- Students preparing for competitive exams like IIT JEE. - IIT students and others interested in a career in consulting. - MBA or higher studies aspirants looking to study in the US. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful episodes! #IITJEE #KotaFactory #BansalClasses #IITBombay #HarvardBusinessSchool #MBAAbroad #ConsultingCareer #StudyMotivation #ExamPrep #StudentLife #CampusLife #WorkLifeBalance #CareerGuidance #AnushreeSingh #IITPodcast #SomenathMondal #HigherEducation #CompetitiveExams #StudentSuccess #LifeatIIT #HarvardLife #CareerTransition #EducationAbroad #Motivation #Discipline #StudyTips #IndianEducation #USeducation #MBAAdmission #CareerPath #BeyondIIT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Teasers00:59 Thank you for Support02:18 Intro to my Team - IIT Podcast02:53 Intro - Anushree Singh04:20 Life Before IIT06:41 Kota Chapter09:36 IIT Prep in Kota - The Rigour13:08 The Stop watch Study method15:57 How to Deal with Distractions18:14 IIT Exam Day20:20 Exam day Strategy23:43 IIT Result Day26:01 Choosing IIT Bombay27:36 Life at IIT - First impressions of IIT Bombay29:49 Cultural Shocks and New Beginnings31:37 Exploring Campus Life: Clubs and Activities32:25 Love for Bombay36:25 Coursework39:09 Navigating the Placement Process44:20 Life after IIT - Consulting Career?46:50 Pursuing Further Education: The Harvard Experience47:24 Why Harvard?50:57 Advice for MBA Aspirants52:37 Harvard Experience58:02 Harvard Professors - How do they Teach?01:01:33 The Classroom Experience: Learning at HBS01:02:50 Current Work01:06:05 Social Life and Networking at HBS01:07:31 Day to Day Job - Growth Strategy01:10:30 Rapid Fire01:12:32 Outro01:14:00 Song Performance - Falling In Love with You