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'This guy's mega' - how Norris developed into world title contender

Lando Norris became McLaren's team leader in 2023, aged 23

McLaren Formula 1 boss Zak Brown has guided Lando Norris' career since 2015, and believed he was a future world champion "pretty much right away".

This could be the year Norris proves him right.

McLaren ended last season as constructors' champions and, barring unexpected surprises, Norris has the chance to build his flirtation with a title challenge against Red Bull's Max Verstappen last year into a full-on onslaught in 2025.

Brown is far from the only one who has long felt Norris was destined for the very top.

Stephanie Carlin, who worked with Norris throughout the junior categories and is now McLaren's F1 business operations director, also always believed he would make it.

“He was just phenomenally quick," Carlin says, "and he was able to execute it really well. There's been an underlying talent and speed and pace that's existed from the first time he got in a car."

'Everyone tells me he's the greatest thing since sliced bread'

Lando Norris (centre) after winning a Formula 4 race at Spa in 2015

Brown has been backing Norris, 25, since long before either were at McLaren.

Until Norris reached F1, the money to fund his career came from his father Adam, who became a multi-millionaire through success as a pensions trader.

Norris, who has dual Belgian nationality through his mother Cisca, was educated at Millfield in Somerset, but as his career blossomed it became increasingly hard to find time to attend school, and there was a fair bit of home tutoring involved.

Every step Norris took on track, he was a winner, but when it came time to move up to motor racing for 2014 after winning European and world karting titles, Adam Norris and manager Mark Berryman did not have the necessary contacts.

They turned to Brown - then the boss of a sports marketing agency called JMI, and well known in F1 as a deal maker and sponsor finder.

Initially, Brown felt "this is not what I do". But Norris' team were persistent. Brown says: "I thought: 'All right, everyone tells me he is the greatest thing since sliced bread, maybe I can help.'"

Brown set Norris up with a meeting with Ron Dennis, then boss of McLaren, and soon started helping him as he moved up through the ranks. "He just destroyed everybody in everything," says Brown.

'Welcome to Formula 1'

Norris (right) poses alongside Zak Brown and Fernando Alonso at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2018. It was the Spaniard's final race with McLaren with Norris replacing him the following year

By 2017, Brown was in charge of McLaren Racing, after Dennis was ousted by the other owners, and he began to lay out the steps for Norris to graduate to F1.

In January 2018, Brown paired 18-year-old Norris with then McLaren driver Fernando Alonso, a two-time F1 world champion, in the Daytona 24 Hours sportscar race in his United Autosports team.

Norris gave himself the target of setting a faster lap than Alonso - and achieved it. And stunned people with his pace in the wet at night before the car eventually retired.

"Fernando Alonso, one of the best racing drivers in the world, Lando was his match," Brown says. "Cold tyres, middle of the night Daytona, if you asked Richard Dean, who ran them, who was better, he wouldn't know."

When Alonso announced he was quitting F1 at the end of 2018, Norris was the obvious replacement, and McLaren started giving him experience in practice sessions.

Having proved faster than one McLaren race driver, Stoffel Vandoorne, in his first outing, his next was at Monza, with Alonso in the other car.

Brown recalls: "They're swapping times. Fernando has just set his time, so he's done, and obviously paying attention to what times Lando is doing.

"We come on the radio to Fernando and we go: 'Fernando, Lando's on a lap, get out of his way.'

"First sector, same 10th. Second sector, Lando is half a 10th up. Third sector, on the radio, Fernando: 'Sorry, I didn't see him.' Lando: 'Fernando just blocked me!' And we all just giggled on the pit wall, like, 'Welcome to Formula 1.'

"So when you see those things, you just think: 'This guy's mega.'"

How Norris' results have improved over the past two seasons

'You are a rock star'

A few races later, Norris jokingly served Alonso a cup of tea during a wet practice session at the US Grand Prix in Austin. But soon he was the apprentice no longer.

In his debut season in 2019, Norris was immediately a match for his team-mate Carlos Sainz, who had four years' experience, and he destroyed then seven-time race-winner Daniel Ricciardo when the Australian joined the team in 2021.

By then, Alonso had returned to F1 after two years in other categories. He and Norris swapped helmets. The Spaniard wrote on the one he gave to Norris: "You are a star - a rock star."

Norris quickly became a fan favourite, with his diffident-but-jokey personality, and willingness to show his true self on social media. His public profile built through the Covid-19 pandemic as he live-streamed himself playing video games, and he used that to build his gaming and lifestyle brand Quadrant.

Brown says: "He used to be very shy and he still kind of is a quiet, shy guy in his own way. Even though he kind of comes off as extroverted, he's actually not. But as he's become more mature, I have seen him become more comfortable in his skin.

"He has never lacked confidence. He was a young kid when I first met him, he was 14. So what I've seen outside of becoming a better racing driver, (is) a better team leader, more prescriptive in what he wants. And his on-track performance has grown with it."

It has taken time for Norris to establish himself as a front-runner in F1.

In their first few years together, the McLaren car was not fully competitive, although Norris came close to a win with a superb performance in Russia in 2021, only to misjudge the incoming weather and not pit for wet tyres in a late downpour.

Norris kept the faith, signing two contract extensions, despite interest from Red Bull. That, Brown says, was down to "relationships, transparency, visibility to what we were doing. He's comfortable here. This has been his family since day one."

Norris' career trajectory turned midway through 2023, a year that started with a restructuring of McLaren's engineering group by Andrea Stella, who had been made team principal the previous December.

The first fruit of Stella's reshuffle was an upgrade package for the Austrian Grand Prix in July 2023. It vaulted McLaren from close to the back to become the closest challengers to dominant Red Bull.

'I just could not believe his development'

Norris took his maiden pole position at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. He was more than half a second clear of anyone else, and more than two seconds quicker than team-mate Daniel Ricciardo, who was fifth fastest

Carlin joined McLaren at the beginning of 2024. It had been more than five years since she had worked with Norris in F2.

"I sat in engineering and heard him giving feedback," she says, "and I was blown away. I just could not believe the development of this teenager I'd known, a very successful F2 driver and champion in F3 and F4. It was incredible."

Those first five years in F1 had turned a boy into a man, and a promising driver full of potential into one of the best in the world. But there was still learning to be done.

After a slow start to 2024, another upgrade for the Miami Grand Prix in May made McLaren absolutely competitive. Norris took his maiden win that weekend. He secured three further victories as it began to look as if he could challenge for the title.

In the end, the head start Verstappen established in the first five races of the year was too much. A few small Norris errors along the way did not help.

"I made my mistakes, and I learned a lot," Norris says. "The one thing I've learned is probably to believe in myself a bit more."

Norris is not one to shy away from his difficulties in public.

Berryman says: "I know he berates himself a little bit but he's always done that. We're trying to stop him doing it as much but he probably won't. He's a bit like Charles (Leclerc of Ferrari). They just say it how it is.

"The main thing from a Lando perspective is that I don't think there has been anything that he's not got considerably better at after review. On a development curve of Lando, we are not plateauing yet. We are still at a pretty high level of (growth) in terms of where he is hungry in looking at himself and helping himself."

Carlin adds: "Learning to be an F1 driver and learning to be a championship-contending F1 driver are two different things. And that's what we've talked about, in terms of learning how to win a race first of all, and learning how to win a world championship are two completely different campaigns."

There were signs by the end of last year that the lessons had been taken on board. Now it is down to Norris to deliver on them.

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Space Channel 5 Part 2: Sugoku Sugoi Guide Book p. 180-189 (Translations by @lavoszero and myself. Edits and typesetting by myself)

Third Part of the bonus content and first part of the character profiles. Content from this point onward will just be the character profiles.

Edit, 12/13/23: Fixed some visual errors.

Imgur link to all of the Sugoku Sugoi Guide Book translations we’ve done thus far.

Plain text below.

p. 180 Miss Ulala's Changing Room

My Personal Favorites: The Sexy 7

Maybe this is a tad frivolous, but I compiled a list of my absolute favorites among the many outfits that I like. I hope that you'll enjoy this list.

Sexy 1: Total Darkness Miss Ulala Head-to-toe in crocodile leather, it's Total Darkness Miss Ulala. Her hair looks so cool in black.

Sexy 2: Camo Miss Ulala She looks strong but still has that dreamy look. I like the way she poses, so smooth and clean cut.

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Sexy 3: School Days Miss Ulala There's a fad for wearing these kinds of outfits. It's not my thing, but she looks great, right?

Sexy 4: Sun Tan Miss Ulala It’s the just the Channel 5 uniform, but it’s a rare sight to see Miss Ulala so sun tanned.

Sexy 5: Shopping Miss Ulala Selected for its unique status as personal wear. Take a close look, there isn't a Channel 5 logo in sight.

Sexy 6: Refreshing Miss Ulala The blue and white stripes are refreshingly fresh. Looks cool and keeps her cool, too.

Sexy 7: China Girl Miss Ulala The China girl outfit! Ehem. It's perfect for Mahjong. Her hair looks so good, I like the way she styled it into buns.

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p. 182 Witness List

~A Record of 120 Individuals Who Danced in Purge’s Master Plan to Make the Whole Galaxy Dance~

Concluding this book is a compilation of the known suspects and victims, interviewed by the officers assigned this case. Not all individuals who were abducted are listed, and, in some instances, details were added to the publication without permission. Rest assured, those indisputably involved in resolving the case are registered. Additionally, this book is an accumulation of testimonies from those involved. As such, we are confident in this book’s value as a historical document. It'll be a beneficial contribution to the Space Police Cultural Research Department's ever growing library, as requested by their history experts. –Pine

Mm, well, that’s all the profiles recorded. Below the registration number and the individual's name is the registration location,and below that is the text that appear on the profile screen. Then there’s the notes section. It works like this: you notice how the secret input note for character 002 says "(see 115)" at the end? That means you gotta check out character 115’s profile before character 002 will fess up the details. There are notes on how to receive certain outfits and items, too. Well, I'm outta here. –Texas

Pine · Eastern Galaxy Sector Texas · Western Galaxy Sector

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001: Ulala Recording Location: From the start Profile: Channel 5 Reporter. Born May 30. Blood type: B. She may have (inadvertently) saved the galaxy the while giving it her all the other day, but she’s still a rookie. While her boss, Fuse, scolds her daily, she’s dreaming of becoming the best reporter in the whole galaxy! Note: Game Hints: If you talk to her after clearing the main story but before clearing World 2's Report 2, she's tell you that World 2 is now playable and there find lots of new characters that can only be found World 2.

002: Pudding Recording Location: Report 2: After clearing the report Profile: Channel 42 Reporter. Born September 5. Blood type: AB. She has an excessive and intense rivalry with Ulala. Her competitive-fueled destructive behavior is unpredictable. This time, she’s trying to stop Ulala with her new guitar in tow. Da-nan! Note, Secret Inputs: Information for a secret input in Report 5 (see 115).

003: Pine Recording Location: Report 3: After clearing the report Profile: Space Police Chief of the Eastern Galaxy District. Born June 5. Blood type: A. She is a beautiful woman that is accompanied by a theme song, written and composed herself, whenever she appear. She is dedicated to maintaining order across the galaxy. Hobbies include swimming, reading, and space horse riding. She has a younger twin sister named Texas. Note, Item Received: Gives you the green onion item if you check her profile after clearing the first six reports.

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004: Sexy 1 Recording Location: Report 3: After clearing the report Profile: A female space police officer that backs up Pine. Real name: Mimi. Her father, the Space Police Commissioner, inspired her to choose her profession. She's scary fast and can hit a drum 97 times per second if she gets serious about it. Steering the Playgirl is her responsibility. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for four secret inputs in Report 3 (see 113).

005: Sexy 2 Recording Location: Report 3: After clearing the report Profile: A female space police officer that backs up Pine. Real name: Lily. Recently assigned to this district last month and this is her first full-on mission. She loves Pine like an older sister. It may not be apparent due to slender frame but her grip strength is out of this world; she can crush space bricks with just one hand. Note, Game Hints: You can also hit the drums with UP, LEFT, or RIGHT. And, if you go to OPTIONS, select KEY ASSIGNMENT, and assign DOWN to an open button, you can hit the drums with that button!

006: Shadow Recording Location: Report 1: After clearing the report Profile: The Ground Leader of the mysterious dance gang, the Rhythm Rogues. Leads bands of robots in raids across the universe, forcing innocent people to dance and capturing them in transport ships. His over-the-top actions and crimson scarf that flutters without any regard to gravity are big parts of his appeal. Note:

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007: Shadow Imposter Recording Location: Report 5: After clearing the report Profile: A BuffBot utilizing a hologram to transform into Shadow in order to throw Ulala off. Contrary to its purpose, even the subtle differences are surprisingly easy to spot. When changed into this form, he can move quite happily with eight times the usual the speed. Note:

008: Space Michael Recording Location: Report 4: After clearing the report Profile: A Super Star that rocked the galaxy, a Super Dancer that transcended space and time. At everyone’s request, he’s now Space Channel 5 Station Chief, filling the once vacant seat (his predecessor stepped down after being involved in a scandal). He watches over Ulala and her crew. The tension is unchanged. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for a secret input in Report 5 (see 115).

009: Jaguar Recording Location: From the start Profile: Space Pirate Broadcasting Station reporter. He has a history of saving Ulala's life, even did so the other day. This time around, after sensing a new evil presence, this elusive truth seeker hurried out to conduct an investigatory infiltration mission. He hasn't been heard from since… Note, Item Received: Gives you the crimson rose item if you check his profile after clearing Report 5.

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010: Cloaked Purge Recording Location: Report 4: After clearing the report Profile: The leader of the Rhythm Rogues. 18 years old, Blood type: A. A boy genius who achieved success in field of electromagnetic robotics at a young age. Convinced by his own delusion, he believes that it’s his destiny to lead the "foolish and unhappy masses of the galaxy" to a world without worries (paradise) by forcing everyone to dance. He grew up surrounded by robots. Note:

011: Peace Recording Location: Report 2: After clearing the report Profile: Our one and only Space President. He works hard, day and night, to bring smiles and happiness to all of those in the galaxy. The Song Energy created by his singing is enough to bring tears to even those with the coldest of hearts. Note:

012: Noize Recording Location: From the start Profile: A real jack-of-all-trades, he can do anything from broadcasting music, repairing space broadcasting shuttles, to designing new types of mikes. He mainly gives Ulala technical support. Fuse recruited him from Channel 66 to be Channel 5’s Technical Development Chief without any regard to the other channel. He’s unusually modest and polite. Note, Item Received:

Check his profile twice and he'll announce he's developing a new mic. If you check out profiles 022 and 018—in that order—then speak to Noize again, he'll give you the the Ear of Corn item. After receiving the Ear of Corn and clearing Report 3, he'll announce he's developing an ice cream cone shaped mic. If you check out profiles 050 and 046—in that order—then speak to Noize again, he'll give you the Ice Cream Cone item.

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013: Evila Recording Location: Report 4: After clearing the report Profile: The newest model of Channel 5’s security robots. These are mass produced copies of the Perfect Reporter Robot, something the former Chief made in order to stop Ulala in her tracks. Thanks to the Michael Chip that Noize installed in them, they’re now reliable allies and dependable dance partners. They patrol the station. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for a secret input in Report 4.

014: Padding Recording Location: World 2, Report 2: After clearing the report Profile: A comedienne who recently added an impersonation of Pudding to her act. She’s 48 years old. She stars in singing and other such shows at the Space Health Center. She dominated Channel 5's 42nd Entertainment Awards. Her talents are vast, she can even do comedy skits in sign language. She has lots of fans. Note:

015: Texas Recording Location: World 2, Report 3: After clearing the report Profile: Pine's twin sister. She's the Space Police officer in charge of Western Galaxy Shopping District. Her motto is "You break the rules, and we'll break you!" She’s infamous for arbitrarily confiscating space bikes left in front of the station. She’s staunchly feared by locals. Note:

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016: Dancing Purge Recording Location: Report 6: After clearing the report Profile: A more stunning version of Purge, who dances with burning fury now that he's absorbed the dance energy that was sucked out of the audience. Once he starts swinging his hips, it’s all over. It’s a signal that he’s starting to bend dimensions. Note:

017: Space Guide Recording Location: Report 1: Space Symphony · Lounge C Profile: A sexy tour guide from Viscount Travel. When she gets a moment to herself, she can’t help but swing her sweet hips. If tourists aren’t sightseeing, they’re spending their time chatting with her. She collects pennants and key rings from all over the universe. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for a secret input in Report 1 (see 111).

018: Space Granny Recording Location: Report 1: Space Symphony · Lounge B Profile: The retired guitarist and vocalist for the legendary band “Scan Teens.” Despite her age, she’s still down to boogieing all night with some Space Hippies. Her daughter-in-law always warns her not to get involved with those people and to stop being reckless. Note, Item: One of two people involved in receiving the Ear of Corn item.

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019: Money Bags Recording Location: Report 1: Space Symphony · Lounge A Profile: An aristocrat who owns 7 dwarf planets and 16 space cruisers. He was enjoying a secret love cruise when the Rhythm Rogues attacked. Even worse, since his rescue was broadcasted for all to see, his relatives that caught it on TV have been poking their noses into his business. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for a secret input in Report 1 (see 111).

020: Chorus Lady Recording Location: Report 1: Space Symphony · Lounge B Profile: The haughty owner of the Space Office Building. She is a singer at the Dark Nest pub on B-2 of the same building. She is currently on a relaxation tour of the open-air shopping mall. She adores pink cherry pies. Her goal is to snag a tenant that wants to open a delish western-style pastry shop. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for a secret input in Report 1 (see 111).

021: Mr. Dreadlocks Recording Location: Report 1: Space Symphony · Lounge B Profile: An instructor at the Cosmic Music Academy. Popular with students, but considered somewhat problematic by the school president. On his days off, while doing laundry and so on, he watches the clouds drift by on the rooftop while playing relaxing music. Note, Secret Inputs: Information for two secret inputs in Report 1 (see 111).

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[myreygn]

kny modern au - characters: hashira

includes: gyomei, tengen, giyuu, sanemi, obanai, kanae, kyojuro, mitsuri, shinobu, muichiro

HUGE thanks and shout out to @giggly-squiggily and @trans-ace-lee for their contributions to this au and indulging my brainrots ♡

inspiration was taken from the german school system because that's what i grew up and am most familiar with:

ages 2-6 (flexible, not mandatory): kindergarten

ages 6-10 (grades 1-4): elementary school

ages 10/11-16/17 (grades 5-10): "secondary school", the diploma qualifies you for an education outside of university (craft sector, social sector etc)

ages 16/17-18/19 (grades 11-12): "upper school", the diploma qualifies you for university

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Himejima Gyomei (27, theology major)

grew up in a buddhist orphanage after his parents gave him up because they were ableist idiots who didn't want to raise a blind child

had a very happy childhood, has never been adopted and isn't upset about it in the slightest

went on a spiritual journey for five years after school and wrote a bestseller book about it

started going to university at age 23, helps out at the orphanage whenever he can

has a seeing-eye dog named Curry (a four year old black labrador and the only being on earth he would kill for, he got her when he returned from his journey)

can afford his own flat and lives right next to the orphanage with Curry

advocate for a more inclusive university life and very active in groups fighting for disability rights, both on and off campus

Uzui Tengen (23, music major)

was somewhat of a public figure from a very young age because the Uzui clan is one the richest, most powerful families in the country and everyone in town knows who they are

always hated his parents and moved out at 18, got a small fortune (that's rich people slang for a ton of money, source: trust me) from a cool uncle and used it to open a night club which is very popular with the locals

has no contact to his siblings (even tho he'd like to) and avoids all of his dad's properties like the plague

started going to university at age 20 because he wanted to do something with his passion

plays a bunch of instruments (piano, harp, guitar, violin, shamizen, koto and like ten different types of flute)

lives with his girlfriends in an almost-a-mansion and throws the best partys anyone has ever been to

Tomioka Giyuu (21, philosophy major)

his parents died when he was three years old and him and his sister went through foster care until she came off age and became his legal guardian, they're super close

has been studying several martial arts at Urokodaki's dojo since he was in elementary school

picked philosophy as a major because he had no idea what else to do but it's actually fun??

he mostly just sits in the back and draws stick figures but once a week he'll say something that makes everyone rethink their entire life (no one really understands what's happening inside his head but his professors are convinced he's a genius)

teaches little kids in the dojo because Urokodaki thinks it'd be good for him, he's slowly warming up to it

the type of peanut allergy where his throat closes up at the sight of them, when they were in fifth grade Sanemi almost killed him because he didn't know about it and it delayed their friendship by roughly two years

Shinazugawa Sanemi (21, physics major)

abusive pos dad got stabbed when he was ten, helped his mom raise his younger siblings and is super close with all of them

moved out at 20 when his mom encouraged him to spend more time at university, roommates with Obanai, Giyuu and Sabito

colorblind from birth and dysgraphic when it comes to handwriting, uses recording devices and laptops in class

used to get into a lot of fights in school and still works on not doing that™, most people think he's scary and a delinquent (and also a murderer because it's kinda sus that none of the family members showed up at their dad's funeral)

biker, the motorcycle has wind art on it and he mostly uses it to pick up the tons of children that somehow snuck into his friend circle and take Kanae on drives, loves bringing his guitar to play her something in the moonlight

suffered through school for the most part, a new teacher (Kagaya) in tenth grade inspired him to finish "upper school" and study physics

loves Gyomei's dog like a daughter

Kocho Kanae (21, biology major)

lives with her family and has no plans of moving out until she finishes university, helps a ton in the household

the best big sister ever, drives all of her sisters and their friends around and picks them up at 3am when they're stranded somewhere (also doesn't pretend to hate it, unlike certain other older siblings with their own vehicles)

has always been into gardening and is really getting into permaculture, puts plants wherever she can and loves flowers

most of her cooking ingredients are from her own garden, vegetarian (everything she cooks or bakes will be the best thing you ever ate)

has the voice of an angel, Sumi, Kiyo and Naho refuse to go to bed without her singing them a lullaby

christmas is her favorite time of the year, she goes all out with planning the festivities and getting everyone gifts and needs three whole days to recharge afterwards

has to wear a biteguard when she's stressed because she'll start clenching her teeth in her sleep and works really hard to keep it a secret from everyone

Iguro Obanai (21, philosophy major)

somewhat of a local legend, not by his own doing but by people just making shit up about him

grew up in a cult of which all the members were killed in a fire with him being the only survivor and a huge news story all across the country at age 12

moved to another city as soon as he was old enough to start anew but the rumors follow him everywhere (and it doesn't help that he talks to his snake)

mostly annoyed by the rumors but also likes to use them to scare people of who are being super pushy or harassing his friends (that's the first time in his life he found friends, he can and will commit atrocious crimes on their behalf)

originally enrolled in zoology, then switched majors when the professors wanted to use Kaburamaru as a test subject

spends his time in philosophy class taking a stance against whatever Giyuu says and has an entire folder filled with essays criticizing his statements

always carries headphones with him, listens to lofi because he likes it, mcr because he feels it in his soul and doom metal solely to fuck with tengen ("Screaming is not music!")

Rengoku Kyojuro (20, history major)

still lives at home with his dad and brother because he didn't want to leave Senjuro behind, spends most of his time out of the house tho and is looking for a flat right now

works parttime at a restaurant that's called Umainia and his friends have yet to figure out whether he says "Umai" all the time because he likes his food or to advertise his work place

slightly hearing impaired, has hearing aids prescribed that he just forgets to put in at all times

doesn't have a driver's license, goes by bike everywhere no matter the weather

gets close to people easily, is well beloved amongst Senjuro's friends and also makes an effort to get to know them so he can be sure Senjuro's in good hands

regularly forgets people's names but never their birthdays

collects old books and learned a bunch of old languages just to be able to read them

Kanroji Mitsuri (19, art major)

still lives at home because she wants to stay with her family and help take care of her siblings, also claims that she had invested too much time in her room to just leave it behind (her room looks like every cool fluffy fairy core room you have ever seen on pinterest, it's the coziest place on earth)

if there's a sanrio themed version of stuff she needs, she's getting it, no questions asked.

slightly allergic to dogs, she doesn't care though and cuddles with Curry all the time, she calls it confrontation therapy (it works)

animal lover in general, she even built a little terrarium in her room so Kaburamaru has a comfy spot for his naps when Obanai stays over

has kept every drawing she ever made and sometimes looks through them for inspiration, also likes to track her progress that way

there's a coffee shop across the street from her house where she has been customer of the month every month consistently for four years as well as an honorary mention ever since she was six

Kocho Shinobu (18, student)

in her last year of school and likely about to graduate with a perfect score

founder and president of the first aid club, also head of the student council and an active member on every committee the school has to offer

recently got her driver's license but keeps it a secret so she doesn't have to play chauffeur for her sisters

effectively avoids getting asked out for dates by being very scary™ (and taking jiu jitsu classes since elementary school), she's also your go to person when creepy weirdos won't leave you alone

loves cooking with her sisters and often shares her own recipes with Kanao, she also has her own little corner in Kanae's garden where she plants stuff that she uses to make her own medicine

has a lot on her plate with school and her clubs and some volunteer stuff she does here and there, so she goes to the local animal shelter once a week to cuddle and play with the cats and dogs there, it's her little safe zone to unwind and she doesn't tell anyone about it

the biggest fan of psychological thrillers you will ever meet

Tokito Muichiro (14, student)

in eighth grade and no one knows how he did it but everyone suspects that his brother took at least some of his exams in his place

he's not bad at school per se but he just can't memorize stuff, you're lucky if he knows your name after sitting next to each other for six months

is a member of the cooking club tho and absolutely thriving there, he never goes by recipe and creates the most delicious things but he won't tell anyone his secret ingredients because he can't remember them either

absolutely loves visiting his friends' houses, he's so happy seeing how their rooms reflect them

followed Yuichiro everywhere all throughout elementary school, then made his first friend in fifth grade (Tanjiro of course) and has been getting more and more independent ever since

constantly misses bus stops or takes trains in the wrong direction and is always late because of it, however he has also acquired an extensive knowledge of the town and can give you directions to pretty much everywhere

tries his very best to remember his friends' birthdays but forgets his own every year because it just kinda slips his mind that he has the same birthday as Yuichiro

[mariacallous]

Colleges and universities in the U.S. are facing some strong headwinds on enrollment figures, forcing some tough conversations. Inside Higher Ed recently published an article under the headline “Report Finds Higher Ed Sector Shrank by 2 Percent” along with the accompanying subhead “Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that nearly 100 institutions closed between the 2022–23 and 2023–24 academic years.” The term “enrollment cliff” gets thrown around a lot in higher education circles lately, and this article seems to offer some confirmation of those anxieties. But does the news call for panic?

After reading up and doing some of my own analysis, I’m going to argue that the closures we’ve seen to date are relatively small for the traditional higher ed sector as a whole, although of course they are very tough for those personally involved. But I’m also going to argue that there are underlying trends which may be very disruptive in the coming decade.

In the end, I will suggest that worry about college closures is largely misplaced. Worry about uneven enrollment trends and the accompanying elimination of programs at some schools is where the concern should lie.

In this discussion, I mostly concentrate on four-year private, nonprofit, and public institutions, as that’s what I know best. (For those who may be curious, according to the Digest of Education Statistics, 2020 enrollments in four-year, for-profit colleges were down by about half from their 2010 peak. Enrollment in two-year colleges was down about 40% from its 2010 peak.)

Recent closures are surging, again

Let’s start with a picture of college closures over the last three decades. This appears in Figure 1. The yellow line traces the number of all higher ed institutions, and the two other lines trace the same numbers among two major sector categories, for-profit (dark blue line) and not-for-profit (light blue line) institutions.  

The first thing to notice in the figure is that the most recent year has indeed shown a large uptick in college closures relative to during the pandemic, but fewer closures than those observed during the late 2010s (when many for-profits closed in anticipation of losing Pell-grant eligibility due to “gainful employment” regulations). Also, notice that the increase in closures is mostly driven by the closure of for-profit schools. About half the for-profit closures were vocational schools that operated below the associate degree level. In some part, the recent spate of for-profit closures took place in programs that were very similar to the profile of those involved in the pre-pandemic closure spike and might also have failed gainful employment metrics. This serves as a reminder that school closings are not always bad—vocational programs in which graduates don’t find jobs don’t help anyone very much.

The not-for-profit line in Figure 1 shows closures of four-year schools, combining both private nonprofit and public. (About an equal number of two-year schools, mostly public, closed this year, but are not presented separately in the figure.) While the number of closures of four-year schools has increased, so far we are talking about relatively few institutions. It’s also worth pointing out that sometimes when colleges “close,” they actually merge into another, surviving, institution. Depending on the nature of the merger, the damage to students and employees may—or may not—be substantially mitigated. (Harvard seems to have survived its 1999 merger with Radcliffe College.) Among the four-year schools I look at, the two public universities that closed were merged into another institution, while almost all the nonprofit privates closed without a merger. Robert Kelchen documents that “closures” among community colleges are sometimes just administrative consolidations with no campus closures.

Using Department of Education data, I have identified 17 four-year schools that either shut down completely in the last year or merged into another college. Is the closure of 17 schools a very bad thing or even a disaster? Well, it surely is if you’re a student who can’t complete your degree (some closing schools arrange teach-out programs with another college, but the research from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association is not reassuring). It’s also a tough lot if you’re a long-time faculty member or staff who’s lost your job. Not much fun if you’re an alumnus either.  

Figure 2 shows the history of average enrollments for the schools that closed this year.

Two facts are striking. First, the schools that closed last year suffered from declining enrollments for years and were never large. Second, the closed schools were very small—in 2023, average enrollment at these schools had fallen to about 120 students. Nationwide, “only” a few thousand students were affected. Since there are something like 11 million four-year college students, we’re talking about closures affecting fewer than one in a thousand students.

Going forward: Where is the significant risk?

The closures we’ve seen so far just aren’t a big deal—unless you’re unlucky enough to be at one of the places that closed. However, I am less sanguine about the future. The key issue here is enrollment variability. Some institutions are at risk from enrollment pressures, while most aren’t. My institution, for example, receives over 110,000 applications. It’s not at any risk from enrollment declines, nor are other highly selective colleges.

Yet, there are many, many colleges that are quite small and not very selective and therefore at real risk from enrollment drops. The typical college in the United States is neither a football power nor a research factory. Half the colleges in the U.S. enroll fewer than 2,200 students. In fact, nearly a third of U.S. colleges enroll under 1,000 students. Some of these places are vulnerable.

Most private colleges survive financially on tuition. Public colleges also receive substantial state support of course, although sometimes the level of support also depends on enrollment. Despite public impressions, endowments really only provide major support at a few schools. If you look at all the college endowments in the country, six percent is at one school, 20% is held by the eight Ivy League schools, and half the national total is held at just 24 schools. For the vast majority of colleges, endowments provide a margin of excellence—but endowments don’t support the school.

But for the one-third of four-year schools with enrollments under 1,000 students, most have no endowment to tide them over any tough times. This means that going forward, there are a large number of schools vulnerable to small swings in enrollment.

This is particularly concerning since forecasts project a decline in the total number of high school graduates in the coming years. Nationwide, the Department of Education projects about a five percent drop in the number of new high school graduates by 2031. The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education forecasts a 12% drop by 2037. High school graduates are a leading indicator of subsequent college enrollment trends; though college-going rates have risen a little in recent years, it is not enough to counter the growing decline in high school graduates. So it’s very likely that there will be a modest drop nationwide in candidates to start college.

However, there is enormous geographic variation in these demographic trends. Consider the four states with the largest populations. The Department of Education forecasts about a 10% increase in the number of new high school graduates in Florida and Texas through 2031. If Florida and Texas ever face college enrollment difficulties, it won’t be because of a lack of potential entrants. As contrasting examples, deep drops in high school graduates—on the order of 15%—are forecast for California and New York. Similar drops are forecast for several other states. Even if the national drops are not of great concern, there are clearly some states where some advanced planning is called for.

What’s being missed: Program closures are the real risk

Most colleges are at no risk of closing, though some small schools and schools in some states may well be at risk. I suspect the real issue is going to be program eliminations and accompanying reductions-in-force as some schools downsize or rightsize even as others are growing. As an example, Inside Higher Education has a good story on program cuts in 10 universities in August alone and a story in September documenting cuts at another nine schools.

Even some of the nation’s most successful universities have undergone recent program closures. The Pennsylvania State University reduced employment by 10% at its regional campuses this spring as enrollment fell about 20%, even while enrollment at the flagship Penn State campus grew. Last year, West Virginia University, the state’s flagship school, announced cuts of 28 programs and elimination of 147 faculty positions. WVU’s enrollment has been more or less flat for the last five years, but is down about 16% over the last decade. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is closing its College of General Studies and removing 32 tenured faculty, having also seen about a 16% enrollment drop over the last decade. Most recently, St. Louis University has announced the need for large budget cuts in the face of a massive drop in international enrollment, which disproportionately contributes to tuition revenues.

There’s no single narrative or overall trend that perfectly describes the future of college enrollment. Colleges vary in their size, selectivity, and institutional resources and face different levels of threat from demographic shifts across the country. While college closures are hard for the students and employees of those institutions, it’s probably program eliminations within colleges that are likely to be the bigger story in the years to come. That’s something we don’t know a lot about yet.

[autoboros]

does auto have lore or does he have some stuff wrote about him or something?

Oh man I've got a lot on Auto

Like a Lot

I don't think I have anything written currently on hand that's fully up to date or organised so I guess I'll just try rewrite stuff here (it is a bit long even though I've summarised a lot forgive me)

Auto was born into the Octarian army, life in the domes was all he knew. He didn't have parents that he knew of or grew up with, but it's not something that ever bothered him since, again, this was all he knew. He would attend school there, and made two friends for life, and they'd quickly become inseperable.

They were great friends with their own interests. One who enjoyed mechanics and machinery, the other who enjoyed botanics and tending to the foliage, and Auto, who enjoyed strategy in combat. Each of them were rather quiet, the second one not learning how to speak until late into her infancy, but they all fit together perfectly. (Related; They are all autistic.)

As he grew up a little, he realised in his childhood that his goal would be to become an elite soldier. He always admired and took interest in the high ranks of his sector and their skills in combat. Years and years later, around 16, he'd achieve this, becoming one of the top ranking elites of his sector as he'd always wanted. He had practiced with a wide array of weapon classes, and found chargers and blasters to be his favourite.

A year into this, he realised he felt a little aimless without any further goals. He had just achieved the biggest thing he could go for in the underground, what else is there? He then learned of the surface, and this idea grabbed him. He'd go to the surface and seek out new opportunities. His friends were on board with this idea, and they wanted to make a new life together. One of his friends managed to make contact with the surface, contacting someone who would help retrieve them. Things were looking pretty good.

To make the already long story short, Auto escaped. He stayed with the friend from the surface - who would be my other main oc, Boro - and would await the arrival of the others. He was absolutely captivated by the surface and how different it was, but his wonder was held back by the anxiety of waiting.

In this time, he met Hiro, who was a friend of Boro's. He'd end up spending a lot of time with him, getting introduced to turf wars and anarchy battles through him. Auto quickly learned of his love for Tower Control, and found a favourite weapon in the Custom Splattershot Jr. He would also learn of his new feelings for Hiro. He had never felt something like this before, though, and didn't know what the hell he was feeling or how to deal with it, and it caused him a ton of emotional turmoil.

In the end, only one of his two friends had successfully escaped, the other being lost to sanitisation. This loss only worsened Auto's mental state. This was his lifelong best, dearest friend, and he lost her. He blamed himself for this to no end. He is only around 18 or 19 here - he still blames himself for it to this day.

The people close to him do their best to help him, though, and his mental state recovers slightly. Around this time, Hiro and Auto learn of their feelings for one another, and get into a very loving, close relationship, and his life basically stabilises from here onwards.

He's 23 now, and he has finally felt a semblance of happiness for the first time since the underground. A boyfriend who is his absolute world, friends he cares about and can rely on, goals and achievements he can feel proud of, hobbies he can enjoy... He feels happy. Despite it all, though, he still blames himself for the loss of his friend.

[wexhappyxfew]

shannon! hello! i was looking at your pinterest boards again (they're so aesthetic i love it!) and marty's really stood out to me! so i wanted to ask, what's his story like? any fun things about him? :)

OMG blu!!! ( @xxluckystrike ) hello!! :D i hope you're doing well! <3 (and thanks so much for stopping by the askbox!) AWWWWE thanks so much!!! :') that means so much to me omggg, my pinterest boards for my OCs are truly some of my favorite things to collect and put together - it just helps so much with writing, the vibes i try to go for, the aesthetic of course, quotes, face claims, scene inspo for them.....i could go on haha! it truly helps so so much for me, so i appreciate it SO much!! :)

my sweet bean marty!!! you can absolutely ask about him (and i am beyond happy to talk about him!) and i've been working with writing him a bit more for the fic and just !!!!! i love him so so much! :)

SO!!!! Marty - or to others Martin Armstrong, or to Esther, her little brother by about 14 months haha! In the story, we won't really see a *whole* lot about Marty face-to-face, but Esther thinks about him a lot and does mention him throughout the story when thinking about home and her childhood (two major things that hang off of her like a comfy cardigan). My best way to describe Marty is that not only is he Esther's brother, but he's tough as nails, intelligent, charming, resourceful, loyal, a ride-or-die type of friend, and one helluva medic out in the Pacific (corpsmen, he's in the Marines, but for sake of better word)!

Marty worked at the nearby Navy Yard, with a few school friends, but once Esther went to school and war rumblings crossed the Atlantic, he decided to sign up for the Marines - he wanted to be with the best of the best, and with Dad as a Marine, he wanted to follow in his footsteps. So when Esther went to work at Fort Bragg with W-Sector, Marty was sent to Parris Island, South Carolina where he underwent his training before being sent to the Pacific.

He gets close with a group of guys in the Marines his age - Charlie Godfrey (his closest friend in the platoon) along with Joey Merrie, Calvin Hindton, Glenn Jercovic, Roger Kaplan and Warren Whitwatcher. Fun fact: Charlie Godfrey's little sister, Flo, is on a certain base in Europe, working as a mechanic on the ‘Flying Fortresses’ throughout 1943, helping take care of a dog named Meatball (lol!).

Marty’s role in the story is really this enigma of being Esther’s brother and someone consistently important to her life (to then parallel another OC, Jeannie, the tragic story of her and her brother, Fitzgerald, but more on that another time).

Him being a medic is one of the things that really defines his character, especially being out in the pacific, and I purposely write some of his letters to Esther where he describes what that experience is like and what he goes through to further exemplify his character and his inherent need to help people. From the way Esther talks about him early on in the fic, you wouldn’t really *guess* that about him but the more we hear and see of him, and once he starts mentioning it, we see where that makes sense.

And if anything, Marty is VERY proud of his sister! :) [#1 supportive lil brother truly]

SO NOW…..a I have a moodboard and a snippet for you as a thank you for asking about him! :) ENJOYYYYY!!!!! He truly is one of my favorites and such a good person! <3

Another fun fact: Esther has brought up Marty 71 times and I only have 23 chapters written! Lol!

Everywhere she looked, she saw her brother; she saw Marty in the doorway to their home, with his backpack and long socks on his first day of 1st grade. She saw Marty at the kitchen table, his usual spot left open for him ever since that day he left. She saw him in the family room, not only in a few notable pictures, but in his usual slightly dented spot on the couch that the majority of people left open. Half the time it still felt like Marty was there.

-> excerpt from Chapter 14 of And Then The Dawn Came

[ematrninic]

SRPSKA OPEN

- Activity title: Srpska open

- Duration and time: 16-23 April, 2023

- Type of activity: service

Learning outcomes:

- Identify your own strengths and develop areas for personal growth.

- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.

- Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience.

- Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.

- Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.

- Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.

Activity description:

Volunteering at the ATP 250 Tour in Banja Luka.

Reflection:

In order to relax a bit before pre-mocks, Marija and I decided to apply to volunteer at Srpska Open. Firstly, we had an interview through a video call. They asked basic questions, such as where we go to school, have we volunteered before and where, why we decided to apply etc.Then we had another in-person interview a month later, and that is when we got asked to choose the sector that we want to volunteer at. A week later we got an email that we were accepted as VIP volunteers. We were very excited that we got the position that we wanted and more importantly, that we got to do it together.

One thing that we also really liked, is that we were obligated to follow a professional dress code, which meant that we could dress nicely.

The shifts were long and exhausting, but also very fun. Our job was to greet people who came to the VIP, such as the president and the mayor. Our job was also to make sure that no problems appear during the match.

However, the hard work payed off because we got to meet the world’s best tennis player Novak Djokovic and the tournament director Djordje Djokovic, as well as other globally known tennis players, which was a great honour.

Srpska Open was one of the first jobs that showed us what hard work looks like. It also helped us meet people from all around the world and extend our communication skills. And of course, we learned a lot about tennis 🎾

[rainbowangel110]

*cracks knuckles* Challenge accepted @bloodied-dagger :)

Have fun y'all :D

1: When you have cereal, do you have more milk than cereal or more cereal than milk?

More cereal cuz crunchy

2: Do you like the feeling of cold air on your cheeks on a wintery day?

Depends on if it's dry air or not, if it's dry, NOPE

3: What random objects do you use to bookmark your books?

Unlike a certain someone I actually use bookmarks! There were these bookmarks you can make so you just put em on the corner of the page that you're reading and it's really cute :D really easy to make

4: How do you take your coffee/tea?

I don't drink tea, but I drink the fluffy coffee that my mom makes

5: Are you self-conscious of your smile?

Sometimes when my picture is being taken, other times it's "Eh fuck it, we ball."

6: Do you keep plants?

Does the bouquet that my sister bought for me from HEB on b-day count?? (They were white daisies that were dyed a light blue)

7: Do you name your plants?

No

8: What artistic medium do you use to express your feelings?

I normally just sketch it out whenever I feel like it

9: Do you like singing/humming to yourself?

In my head, but whenever no ones around it kinda spills out quietly (My singing voice is not great)

10: Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?

Side and back

11: What’s an inner joke you have with your friends?

Lol you guys hang out with your irl friends?

12: What’s your favorite planet?

I have a soft spot for Mars cuz it's what got me curious about space in the first place!

13: What’s something that made you smile today?

My mutuals hanging out with fun tags to read and Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters

14: If you were to live with your best friend in an old flat in a big city, what would it look like?

We have our own rooms, with sunny windows and a balcony, maybe a cat, and it feels homey

15: Go google a weird space fact and tell us what it is!

Ain't googling nothing cuz!!! Did you know that if you fell into a black hole, you would see time speed up so fast that you could potentially see everything that happens for the rest of time? And on the other side, from the other persons perspective, you slow down so much that at some point you'd stop, and then disappear? This is because the black hole's point of singularity is so dense that it warps space-time really hard, it becomes an inverted pinpoint on the plane of reality :D

16: What’s your favorite pasta dish?

Normally my family just boil up some pasta and throw in veggies, meant, ketchup and soy sauce.

17: What color do you really want to dye your hair?

I think it's be cool if I had a dark blue fade in, cuz my hair is already really dark brown

18: Tell us about something dumb/funny you did that has since gone down in history between you and your friends and is always brought up.

Really old, from 7th grade lunch break, someone from the table asked "Hey, anyone know what the Spanish word for dog is?" and I confidentially go "Puta :D"

Which apparently means bitch :D so I guess I was half right?

19: Do you keep a journal? What do you write/draw/ in it?

No

20: What’s your favorite eye color?

OH it has to be amber or some form of heterochromia, sectoral or total to be exact, it's so pretty!

21: Talk about your favorite bag, the one that’s been to hell and back with you and that you love to pieces.

Applies to my school bag from middle school (which I don't have anymore). Thing was with me through thick and thin.

22: Are you a morning person?

*glances at the clock* *1:35 am* No

23: What’s your favorite thing to do on lazy days where you have 0 obligations?

Tumblr, Reddit, read, and if I feel like it, draw

24: Is there someone out there you would trust with every single one of your secrets?

Doubt it

25: What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever broken into?

Excuse me?! Yeah no never broken into a place before sorry

Oooh, a quarter of the way! Starting to regret opening the read more?

26: What are the shoes you’ve had for forever and wear with every single outfit?

Sandals lol

27: What’s your favorite bubblegum flavor?

Like Dagger said on his thing, bubblegum is a flavor. And like Dagger said, watermelon. You can't ever go wrong with watermelon gum :)

28: Sunrise or sunset?

Sunrises are pretty to look at I will say

29: What’s something really cute that one of your friends does and is totally endearing?

When they ramble about something they're into and are very enthusiastic about it, very adorable.

30: Think of it: have you ever been truly scared?

Yes

31: What is your opinion of socks? do you like wearing weird socks? do you sleep with socks? do you confine yourself to white sock hell? really, just talk about socks.

Socks are great, I don't wear em to bed tho. I have this pair of socks that have a base grey color with the border being blue and it has colorful stars on it

32: Tell us a story of something that happened to you after 3AM when you were with friends.

Lol I've never hung out with friends on occasion, and definitely not till 3 am

33: What’s your fave pastry?

Cupcakes ig (but not too much frosting!), and sugar cookies

34: Tell us about the stuffed animal you kept as a kid. What is it called? What does it look like? Do you still keep it?

I have this stuffed doll I got from my grandmother for my first birthday (or so I'm told) and it's blond with and orange hat, dress, and shoes. I still have it, it's in my closet.

35: Do you like stationary and pretty pens and so on? do you use them often?

They look cool but I've only ever had the multicolor pen

36: Which band’s sound would fit your mood right now?

^ Has never listened to a band ever

37: Do you like keeping your room messy or clean?

I like it clean (rn my cousin is in my room with my sister so that one is REALLY messy, meanwhile the guest room I'm staying is really clean and I like it a lot :D)

38: Tell us about your pet peeves!

Muttering under your breath. Annoys the heck out of me

39: What color do you wear the most?

Blue cuz blue jeans lol

40: Think of a piece of jewelry you own: what’s it’s story? does it have any meaning to you?

This pastel earring set shaped like flowers/hearts/butterflies that I have, very cute (don't wear it all that much but I like it)

41: What’s the last book you remember really, really loving?

The PJO set I have right next to me rn, Salt to the Sea, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Rise of Kyoshi, Wings of Fire: Darkstalker

42: Do you have a favorite coffee shop? Describe it!

Don't have one

43: Who was the last person you gazed at the stars with?

MAN I WISH

44: When was the last time you remember feeling completely serene and at peace with everything?

Rn ig, it's really chill

45: Do you trust your instincts a lot?

I use them to gauge how to respond to people sometimes

46: Tell us the worst pun you can think of.

What do you call a lamp training for a sporting contest? An O-LAMP-ic athlete :D

47: What food do you think should be banned from the universe?

Would have said tomatoes, but they actually have a use (ketchup, tomato sauce on pizza etc), so pickles it is

48: What was your biggest fear as a kid? Is it the same today?

Snakes and YES STILL SCARED OF EM

49: Do you like buying CDs and records? What was the last one you bought?

Never bought one

50: What’s an odd thing you collect?

I don't collect

Halfway there Dagger and Enb :)

51: Think of a person. What song do you associate with them?

Does a fictional person count? Actually fuck it, Nimona as "All is Soft Inside" by Aroura

52: What are your favorite memes of the year so far?

The Barbie and Ken mugshots are funny

53: Have you ever watched the rocky horror picture show? Heathers? Beetlejuice? Pulp fiction? What do you think of them?

Nope, never seen a horror picture show

54: Who’s the last person you saw with a true look of sadness on their face?

Can't recall

55: What’s the most dramatic thing you’ve ever done to prove a point?

Y'all remember that one time Dagger was making a joke about us Live Slug Reaction-ing Sofi and Human and used Esme as an example, and we all said "NAH they do the same thing", and I screenshotted a bunch of their posts of them being lovey dovey? Twas a fun day.

56: What are some things you find endearing in people?

When they are passionate about something and ramble about it

57: Go listen to bohemian rhapsody. How did it make you feel? Did you dramatically reenact the lyrics?

I can't listen to it rn cuz it's late any my headphones are far away

58: Who’s the wine mom and who’s the vodka aunt in your group of friends? Why?

No one really

59: What’s your favorite myth?

There's a lot to pick from here....

60: Do you like poetry? What are some of your faves?

Not really a poetry enthuisast

61: What’s the stupidest gift you’ve ever given? The stupidest one you’ve ever received?

My mom is like "Oh, your friend (who I haven't talked to in a long time) it grown up, lets get a gift card for her!"

And then there was that one time I got perfume. Not a person who wears perfume regularly mind you.

62: Do you drink juice in the morning? Which kind?

Does water count?

63: Are you fussy about your books and music? Do you keep them meticulously organized or kinda leave them be?

For my books? ABSOULUTLY!! Keep em safe so I can read em

64: What color is the sky where you are right now?

Black

65: Is there anyone you haven’t seen in a long time who you’d love to hang out with?

My friends Alex, Carolyn, and Nicole

66: What would your ideal flower crown look like?

As long as it's pretty I'm okay with one :)

67: How do gloomy days where the sky is dark and the world is misty make you feel?

They feel cozy

68: What’s winter like where you live?

Cold wind but no snow

69: What are your favorite board games?

Scrabble and Ludo ig?? I like Uno better

70: Have you ever used a ouija board?

I would prefer not to mess with te spirits of those who must pass on

71: What’s your favorite kind of tea?

I don't drink tea

72: Are you a person who needs to note everything down or else you’ll forget it?

Nah not really.

73: What are some of your worst habits?

Chewing my nails and inside of my mouth

74: Describe a good friend of yours without using their name or gendered pronouns.

Artsy, talented, definitely got a hang on life

75: Tell us about your pets!

I don't have any

Almost there! 25 questions left :D

76: Is there anything you should be doing right now but aren’t?

Sleeping :)

77: Pink or yellow lemonade?

Yellow

78: Are you in the minion hateclub or fanclub?

I wanna drop kick em

79: What’s one of the cutest things someone has ever done for you?

My sister making Pokémon drawings for me on my birthday

80: what color are your bedroom walls? Did you choose that color? If so, why?

They are the classic whitish color, was there when we got the house

81: Describe one of your friend’s eyes using the most abstract imagery you can think of.

Autumn but there's still green on some trees

82: Are/were you good in school?

I could do better honestly.

83: What’s some of your favorite album art?

Uhh I dunno any albums

84: Are you planning on getting tattoos? Which ones?

Never really been into tatoos

85: Do you read comics? What are your faves?

I have a Webtoons account, I love Hand Jumper, Purple Hyacinth, Castle Swimmer, Beetle Hands, Saphie the One Eyed Cat, Rooftops and Roommates, Lumine, Little Matcha Girl, Acception and there's more I'm blanking on

86: Do you like concept albums? Which ones?

Idk what those are sorry

87: What are some movies you think everyone should watch at least once in their lives?

Nimona (sorry for the small spoilers Dagger!!), Spiderman ISV/ASV

88: Are there any artistic movements you particularly enjoy?

Eh not really

89: Are you close to your parents?

Kinda

90: Talk about your one of you favorite cities.

Houston is okay??? If you ignore a lot of stuff

91: Where do you plan on traveling this year?

Eh, not really traveling anywhere

92: Are you a person who drowns their pasta in cheese or a person who barely sprinkles a pinch?

Honestly don't know, the soy sauce/meat/veggies do it for me

93: What’s the hairstyle you wear the most?

Was a ponytail until I got this haircut that's a little too short, so it's open until I'm able to tie it up again into a tiny ponytail

94: Who was the last person you know to have a birthday?

Charolette aka @angelcloves

95: What are your plans for this weekend?

Spend time with my cousin, maybe work on this draft of LDRAU

96: Do you install your computer updates really quickly or do you procrastinate on them a lot?

Procrastinate, but not a lot

97: Myer briggs type, zodiac sign, and hogwarts house?

No fucking clue, Cancer, never looked it up and never gonna

98: When’s the last time you went hiking? Did you enjoy it?

No clue man

99: List some songs that resonate to your soul whenever you hear them.

"Pokémon Legends Arcus: Giratina"

Runaway by Aurora (I think it's neat)

"Help! Oh Well" by Something Else YT (Again, it's cool)

100: If you were presented with two buttons, one that allows you to go 5 years into the past, the other 5 years into the future, which one would you press? Why?

On one hand, I can go back in time and help younger me know that the bullies are gonna be gone soon, and that we'll be fine (and maybe deck said bullies while I'm at it), but on the other hand I'm uncertain about the future and myself. Can I take both? I want both please

AND THAT'S THE END FOLKS :D .... Hello?? Anypony still here???

Oh. Well, I'll leave this here if anyone wants to answer all of the question or reblog it :)

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Unlock Your Healthcare Career: Free CNA Training Opportunities in Phoenix, AZ!

Unlock Your Healthcare career: Free CNA Training opportunities⁢ in Phoenix, AZ!

If you’re considering a ⁤career in healthcare, becoming a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a fantastic starting point. Not only does this role ​allow ‌you to gain invaluable experience in patient care, but⁤ it also⁤ opens up numerous doors for‍ future advancement in teh healthcare industry. If you’re in⁤ Phoenix, AZ, you’re in luck! There are several⁣ free CNA training opportunities​ available to ⁣help you launch your ⁣career without the burden of tuition costs. This ​article will explore these options, benefits of becoming a CNA, and ‍practical tips to get‍ started.

what is⁤ a⁤ CNA?

A Certified ​Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a ​vital role in patient care. CNAs assist patients with daily activities, such as bathing,⁤ dressing, and feeding, while ⁣also monitoring their ⁢vital signs and providing emotional​ support. The role requires​ compassion, communication skills, and a ⁤strong commitment to healthcare.

Why Choose Free‌ CNA training⁤ in Phoenix, AZ?

Opting for ⁢free CNA⁣ training in Phoenix not only alleviates⁣ financial constraints⁤ but equips you with the ​essential skills needed​ in the healthcare sector. Here are some ‌compelling reasons to consider:

No Financial Burden: Gain certification without incurring debt.

Job​ Opportunities: The demand⁤ for CNAs is steadily​ increasing in ⁣Phoenix.

Flexible ​Scheduling: Many ⁢training programs offer flexible⁤ hours to accommodate your schedule.

Where‍ to Find Free CNA Training in Phoenix, AZ

Here’s a roundup of organizations⁢ and institutions that‌ provide free CNA training in Phoenix:

provider

Program Details

Contact Information

Phoenix College

Offers free training​ through scholarship ‍programs for ‍eligible students.

(602) 285-7000

Arizona Caregiver training institute

Free workforce training funded by the state for new healthcare workers.

(602) 900-3031

Banner Health

Offers tuition assistance for their employees to become certified.

(602) 747-3200

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

Provides free ⁣CNA training as part of their ‍job placement ⁣programs.

(602) 535-4000

Benefits of Becoming a CNA

The benefits of⁤ becoming a CNA extend⁤ beyond the immediate job opportunities. Here’s why you shoudl⁣ consider this rewarding path:

High Demand: ‌ Healthcare facilities constantly⁣ seek ‍trained CNAs to meet patient‍ care ⁢demands.

Stepping stone: It serves as a gateway to other healthcare careers, such as nursing.

Community Impact: ‌CNAs make a notable difference in their community ⁢through hands-on care.

Practical Tips for Aspiring CNAs

To maximize your chances of success in securing a free CNA training spot, consider the following ‍tips:

Research Training Providers: Assess multiple training⁤ providers and⁢ their offerings.

Prepare Your Documentation: Ensure you have your high school diploma or GED and any‍ necesary identification.

Stay informed: ⁢Join local ‌healthcare ​forums and‌ networks to stay updated on‌ new opportunities.

Real Experiences: Voices from the Field

Many individuals have successfully transitioned into healthcare careers through CNA⁤ programs in⁣ Phoenix. Here are two first-hand⁣ experiences:

Maria, 23: “I was⁤ struggling to ⁣find ​a job after high ⁣school until I discovered the‍ free⁢ CNA training at Goodwill. The instructors were fantastic, and I landed my first role at a local⁣ hospital!”

Kyle, 30: “After years in retail, I decided⁤ to pivot to healthcare.Enrolling in the CNA ⁢program at Phoenix College‌ was the ‍best decision. I now work full-time ⁤and plan to further my⁣ education in nursing.”

The Path ⁤Ahead

Completing your CNA ‌training opens numerous ⁣avenues in the⁢ healthcare​ field. ‌Once certified, you can work in:

Nursing homes

Hospitals

Home ⁣health care

Assisted⁤ living ⁢facilities

Conclusion

Unlocking a rewarding career​ in healthcare has never been more accessible, thanks to the⁤ free CNA training opportunities available in Phoenix, AZ. With ​growing job ⁢prospects, flexible schedules, and the chance to make a real difference ⁤in people’s ⁣lives, becoming a CNA​ is a smart ⁣choice for anyone⁢ looking to enter the healthcare field. Don’t ⁤hesitate⁤ to explore the options listed, gather the necessary documentation, and take the first step towards an enriching career‍ today!

https://www.cnacertificationschools.net/unlock-your-healthcare-career-free-cna-training-opportunities-in-phoenix-az/

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Best Daycare in Dwarka Sector 23 – A Safe and Nurturing Haven for Your Child

Introduction: Why Choosing the Right Daycare Matters

Are you searching for a safe and nurturing daycare in Dwarka Sector 23? As a parent, ensuring your child is in a secure and caring environment is a top priority. The early years of a child's life are crucial for their cognitive, emotional, and social development, choosing daycare is more than just a convenience—it’s a necessity.

In this blog, we will explore what makes Care in Castle the best daycare in Dwarka Sector 23, highlighting its unique features, benefits, and why it stands out among other childcare facilities.

What Makes Care in Castle the Best Daycare in Dwarka Sector 23?

When looking for the right daycare, parents consider several factors—safety, qualified staff, engaging activities, and a supportive environment. Care in Castle ticks all these boxes and more.

1. A Safe and Secure Environment

Safety is the top concern for any parent. At Care in Castle, we prioritize child safety with:

24/7 CCTV surveillance for real-time monitoring

Secure entry and exit points to prevent unauthorized access

Regular sanitation and hygiene checks to ensure a clean space

Childproof furniture and play areas to prevent injuries

2. Highly Trained and Caring Staff

Our caregivers are not just trained professionals but also compassionate individuals who treat each child with love and respect. We ensure:

Staff with qualifications in early childhood education

A low child-to-caregiver ratio for personalized attention

Regular training sessions on child psychology and first aid

3. Engaging and Educational Curriculum

A daycare should not only provide care but also contribute to a child’s overall development. At Care in Castle, we offer:

Age-appropriate learning activities including storytelling, puzzles, and interactive games

Hands-on arts and crafts sessions to enhance creativity

Outdoor playtime to develop motor skills and encourage social interaction

Basic preschool education covering numbers, alphabets, and colors

4. Healthy and Nutritious Meals

Nutrition plays a key role in a child's growth. Our daycare ensures:

Well-balanced meals designed by nutritionists

Freshly prepared food with high-quality ingredients

Special meal plans for children with dietary restrictions

5. Flexible Timings for Working Parents

Understanding the needs of modern parents, Care in Castle offers:

Full-day and half-day programs

After-school care for working parents

Emergency daycare services for last-minute requirements

How to Choose the Best Daycare in Dwarka Sector 23?

While Care in Castle stands out as a top choice, it’s important to evaluate a daycare based on your child’s specific needs. Here are some key factors to consider:

1. Visit the Facility

Before finalizing a daycare, take a tour of the facility. Look for cleanliness, safety measures, and how caregivers interact with children.

2. Ask About the Curriculum

A good daycare should offer a structured yet fun learning environment. Ask about their daily schedule, activities, and how they support early childhood development.

3. Check Reviews and Testimonials

Look for online reviews or ask other parents about their experiences. Positive word-of-mouth recommendations can be a great indicator of a daycare’s quality.

4. Observe the Staff

A caring daycare should have warm, friendly, and patient caregivers. Notice how they communicate with children and handle different situations.

5. Ensure Safety Measures Are in Place

Confirm if the daycare has safety protocols, emergency procedures, and secure play areas.

Why Parents Trust Care in Castle – Real Testimonials

Parents who have enrolled their children at Care in Castle have shared heartwarming feedback:

My son loves going to Care in Castle. The teachers are so kind and patient, and I feel completely at ease knowing he’s in safe hands. – Pooja Sharma

The structured learning and play activities have helped my daughter develop confidence and social skills. I highly recommend this daycare. – Rahul Mehta

The hygiene and safety measures at Care in Castle are excellent. I’m glad I chose this daycare for my little one. – Neha Kapoor

Final Thoughts: The Best Daycare in Dwarka Sector 23 for Your Child’s Growth and Happiness

Choosing the best daycare in Dwarka Sector 23 is one of the most important decisions you can make as a parent. Care in Castle offers a perfect blend of safety, education, and fun, making it an ideal choice for your little one.

If you’re looking for a safe and nurturing daycare in Dwarka Sector 23, book a visit today and experience the difference.

📞 Call us at  097173 22888 or Visit https://careincastle.in/  to learn more!

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Shri Venkateshwara University held an on-campus placement drive that resulted in 97 students securing jobs.

Shri Venkateshwara University along with the Employment Department, UP Government concluded a 5 day Job Fair 2025 wherein 97 students got placed in different companies.

These 97 students belonged to Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Agriculture & Applied Sciences faculties.

After many rounds of tough interview process, the recruiters shortlisted 97 candidates and gave them offer letters.

The selected candidates were jubilated after getting placed & will join the service from coming April 2nd.

43 engineering students were hired by Dixon Limited. 10 students were chosen by Maruti Nexa. Pukhraj Pharma Limited Jalandhar selected 20 Pharmacy students. 23 Agriculture students got hired by Grow Fast Group of Companies Lucknow.

The District Employment Officer, Assistant Director Mr. Ratnesh Kumar Singh, along with the University Officials, gave offer letters to the selected candidates. A record of over 1850 students got placed in one academic year.

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President, Dr Sudhir Giri, along with the Pro Chancellor, Dr Rajeev Tyagi, congratulated the selected students and wished them a bright future.

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi & the Assistant Director Service Scheme Mr. Ratnesh Kumar Singh inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.

The District Employment Officer Mr. SK Singh, VC Dr Krishna Kant Dave & Dr Anil Jaiswal joined them to unveil the conclusion ceremony of the 5 day long Job Fair 2025.

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri reiterated through quality education & skill development, the students of Venkateshwara Group are crafting their success stories all over the world.

We are committed to offer an excellent, stable & secure career to our students.

India is the fastest growing economy in the world. Through Skill India, Digital India, Self-employment, skill development & Viksit Bharat missions, the country is on track to become a developed nation.

Engineering, Agriculture, & Pharma are the sectors that provide the maximum employment in the world.

There are lakhs of job opportunities for technically skilled graduates all over the world.

Despite global recession & the Corona induced economic downturn, there are plenty of job opportunities for skilled graduates in engineering, IT, Management & Commerce domains. Our engineering, management & business studies students are working at top positions in India & abroad.

The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi asserted, through quality education & best industrial exposure, over 1850 students from Engineering, Agriculture, Commerce, Management, Paramedical, Nursing & health sectors got placed in the last academic session.

These students from the Meerut & Gajraula campuses are enjoying stable employment and a respectable career.  

The VC, Krishan Kant Dave, announced we will develop the School of Engineering, School of IT & management, School of Agriculture & Applied Sciences into a Centre of Excellence.

Those present included the T & P Head Dr Laxman Rawat, Placement Officer Dr Anil Jaiswal, Engineering Dean Dr Ashutosh Singh, Dr Rajesh Singh, Dr Sarvanand Sahu, Dr Yogeshwar Sharma, & Dr TP Singh.

Dr Pawanjeet Kaur, Dr Jyoti Singh, IT Head Mr. Vishal Sharma, T & P Manager Saurabh Mitra, Advisor RS Sharma, Maroof Chaudhary, Arun Goswami, & Dr Vivek Sachan were all present.

The Meerut Campus Director, Dr Pratap Singh, was present along with the Media Incharge, Mr. Vishwas Rana, among others.

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Best MBA Finance Colleges in Kolkata – Why GBS Stands Out

An MBA in Finance provides students with a strong foundation in financial principles and real-world applications, making it a highly sought-after specialization. Given that finance is the backbone of both private and public organizations, this field offers numerous lucrative career opportunities. Kolkata, known for its rich academic heritage, has emerged as a key destination for management education, housing some of the best business schools offering MBA and PGDM programs in Finance.

Kolkata’s thriving financial and commercial ecosystem, combined with its affordable cost of living, makes it an attractive choice for students. The city recently hosted the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), which highlighted its potential as a business hub. With numerous corporate and entrepreneurial opportunities, the demand for skilled finance professionals continues to grow. The top MBA Finance colleges in Kolkata ensure that students receive both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure through internships and industry visits, boosting their employability.

Among the leading institutions, Globsyn Business School (GBS) stands out as one of the best colleges for finance aspirants. While GBS does not offer a traditional MBA in Finance, it provides a full-time AICTE-approved PGDM program with a specialization in Finance. With a legacy spanning over 23 years, GBS has built a reputation for industry-relevant education and has been recognized as the ‘Benchmark for Higher Education in Eastern India’ by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) Education IMPACT Award 2025.

GBS integrates technological innovation into its pedagogy through initiatives like Hybrid Classrooms, eGlobsyn, digital examination platforms, and an extensive eLibrary. The institute places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Activities such as Summer Internship Programs, Corporate Connect Sessions, Boardroom Simulations, and Live Projects equip students with hands-on experience and prepare them for leadership roles in the corporate world.

The placement record at GBS is another reason why it stands out among finance colleges in Kolkata. With over 100+ recruiters visiting the campus annually, students receive job offers from leading organizations, including the Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG), HDFC Bank, Exide Industries, and Asian Paints. The highest CTC offered in 2024 was ₹18.33 LPA, with an average package of ₹7.39 LPA. The top recruiting sectors include BFSI (27%), Business Consulting & Services (21%), and FMCG/FMCD (10%).

GBS offers flexible admission options, with both online and offline applications. Candidates must meet a minimum eligibility criterion of 50% aggregate marks in graduation and a 50th percentile score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA. The selection process includes a Globsyn Admission Test (GAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). The institute also provides financial assistance through scholarships and education loans from leading banks.

For students seeking a rewarding career in finance, a PGDM in Finance from Globsyn Business School is an excellent choice. With its industry-aligned curriculum, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and strong corporate ties, GBS ensures that students graduate as skilled professionals ready to excel in the financial sector. Admissions for the current academic year are now open—apply today to secure your future in finance!

Learn more.

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Affordable Home Loans in Dwarka | INR Plus – Secure Your Dream Home Today

Dwarka, one of the prominent neighborhoods in Delhi, is known for its well-planned infrastructure, green spaces, and a range of amenities that attract families and professionals alike. With its booming real estate market, Home Loans in Dwarka are becoming increasingly essential for potential homeowners looking to invest in their future. One popular option for securing a home loan in this area is through INR Plus, which offers tailored financial solutions to meet diverse housing needs.

Why Choose Dwarka for Your Home?

Strategic Location: Dwarka is conveniently located near the Indira Gandhi International Airport and has excellent connectivity through the Delhi Metro and major highways. This makes it an attractive choice for commuters.

Planned Infrastructure: The area is known for its efficient urban planning, wide roads, parks, and recreational facilities, providing a high quality of life.

Educational Institutions: Dwarka hosts several reputable schools, colleges, and universities, making it ideal for families seeking good educational opportunities for their children.

Commercial Growth: With a rise in commercial establishments, retail spaces, and service industries, Dwarka is experiencing significant economic development, enhancing property values.

Understanding Home Loans with INR Plus

Benefits of Choosing INR Plus

Competitive Interest Rates: INR Plus offers attractive interest rates on home loans, making it easier for individuals to afford their dream home.

Flexible Tenure Options: Borrowers can choose from a range of repayment tenures, allowing them to find a plan that suits their financial situation.

Quick Approval Process: INR Plus is known for its streamlined application process, ensuring quick disbursal of loans, which is crucial in the competitive real estate market.

Personalized Assistance: The team at INR Plus provides personalized financial advice, helping clients understand their options and choose the best loan for their needs.

The Application Process

Initial Consultation: Interested applicants can start with a free consultation at INR Plus to discuss their needs and eligibility.

Documentation: Upon deciding to move forward, clients will submit the required documents for verification.

Loan Processing: INR Plus will process the application, conduct a credit assessment, and verify the property details.

Disbursal: After approval, the loan amount is disbursed, allowing clients to proceed with their property purchase.

Conclusion

Investing in a home in Dwarka through a home loan from INR Plus can be a prudent financial decision. With its prime location, robust infrastructure, and a variety of amenities, Dwarka offers a desirable living environment. INR Plus provides the necessary support and flexible solutions to help potential homeowners navigate their financing options seamlessly. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, exploring home loan options in Dwarka can open doors to your dream home.

For further information

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Best MBA College in Finance Management: Top Choices for Aspiring Financial Leaders

Finance management plays a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of any organization, making an MBA in Finance Management a highly sought-after program. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to handle financial planning, investment strategies, risk management, and corporate finance. If you’re aiming to pursue a successful career in finance, choosing the right MBA college is crucial. Here’s an in-depth guide to help you explore the best MBA colleges for finance management, their highlights, career opportunities, and more.

Why Pursue an MBA in Finance Management?

Comprehensive Curriculum: An MBA in Finance Management covers subjects like financial analysis, risk management, portfolio management, and investment banking.

Diverse Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in corporate finance, banking, investment firms, consultancy, and fintech.

High Earning Potential: Finance roles often come with lucrative salary packages and growth opportunities.

Strategic Thinking Skills: The program enhances analytical and decision-making abilities.

Top MBA Colleges for Finance Management in India

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

Program Highlights: Renowned for its finance specialization, offering courses like financial modeling, investment strategies, and risk assessment.

Placement Opportunities: Top recruiters include Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and McKinsey.

Fees: Approximately ₹23-25 lakhs.

Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

Program Highlights: Known for its globally recognized finance management curriculum.

Placement Opportunities: Strong connections with global financial institutions.

Fees: Around ₹36 lakhs.

International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS), Bangalore

Program Highlights: Offers specialized finance courses with practical exposure to real-world challenges.

Placement Opportunities: Key recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, and Paytm.

Fees: Approximately ₹23-26 lakhs.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai

Program Highlights: Focuses on finance electives like wealth management, capital markets, and financial risk management.

Placement Opportunities: Strong industry partnerships for internships and placements.

Fees: Around ₹20-22 lakhs.

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

Program Highlights: Offers a robust finance curriculum with access to Bloomberg labs for practical learning.

Placement Opportunities: Recruited by leading firms such as EY, HDFC, and PwC.

Fees: Approximately ₹17-20 lakhs.

Career Opportunities After an MBA in Finance Management

Graduates from top colleges can explore several high-profile roles, such as:

Investment Banker: Advising corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and investments.

Financial Analyst: Analyzing financial data to help businesses make informed decisions.

Risk Manager: Identifying and mitigating financial risks.

Portfolio Manager: Managing investments for individuals or organizations.

Corporate Finance Specialist: Handling financial planning and strategy for organizations.

Program Features to Look for in an MBA College

Curriculum: Ensure the program includes advanced financial topics and practical tools like Bloomberg terminals.

Faculty: Look for colleges with experienced faculty and industry experts.

Industry Exposure: Check for internships, live projects, and guest lectures by finance leaders.

Placement Record: Opt for colleges with a consistent track record of placements in top financial firms.

Alumni Network: A strong alumni network in the finance sector can open doors to career opportunities.

Mode of Learning: On-Campus vs. Online

On-Campus MBA:

Offers immersive learning with access to faculty, peers, and campus resources.

Ideal for networking and direct industry exposure.

Online MBA:

Flexible learning suitable for working professionals.

Provides access to recorded lectures, webinars, and virtual interactions.

Fee Structure and Financial Aid

The cost of an MBA in Finance Management in top Indian colleges ranges between ₹15-36 lakhs.

Financial aid options include scholarships, loans, and sponsorships from employers.

Application Process

Entrance Exams: Most colleges require CAT, GMAT, or XAT scores.

Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

Application: Fill out the college application forms and submit relevant documents.

GD/PI Rounds: Shortlisted candidates go through group discussions and personal interviews.

FAQs

What is the average salary after an MBA in Finance Management?

Graduates earn an average salary of ₹12-30 LPA, depending on the college and role.

Which is better: MBA in Finance or CFA?

An MBA in Finance offers broader career opportunities, while CFA focuses on investment and financial analysis.

Are online MBA programs in finance worth it?

Yes, especially for working professionals seeking flexibility and career advancement.

How important is work experience for an MBA in Finance?

While not mandatory, 1-3 years of experience can enhance your profile and chances of admission.