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[sirtbhopal]

Internal Hackathon 2024 at SIRT Bhopal

SIRT Bhopal hosted its much-anticipated "Internal Hackathon 2024" on the 7th and 8th of September, as part of the preparations for the Smart India Hackathon 2024. The event saw the participation of "51 teams", all showcasing their innovative ideas and problem-solving skills.💡💡

The internal hackathon provided a platform for students to present their cutting-edge solutions across a wide range of fields.

Each team was evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising experts from both industry and academia. The evaluation criteria focused on key aspects such as innovation, novelty, cost-effectiveness, technical skills, and ideation.

This event is a crucial step in identifying the best teams to represent the institution at the national-level Smart India Hackathon 2024, scheduled to take place on November 24th.

The selected teams from the internal hackathon will advance to this prestigious competition, where they will compete against some of the brightest minds from across the country.

Prof. Praveen Kumar Kaithal (SPOC) expressed his pride in the creativity and talent displayed by the participants and wished the selected teams the best as they prepared for the national-level competition.

[cecilyacat]

And we're back in the "too many creative ideas, too little time" phase! Oh well

[townpostin]

Smart India Hackathon 2024: NIT Jamshedpur Holds Internal Hackathon

Over 70 teams participated in NIT Jamshedpur’s internal hackathon for SIH 2024. Summary – NIT Jamshedpur hosted an internal hackathon for SIH 2024 on September 9, 2024. – More than 70 teams presented ideas on themes set by public and private sectors. – The top 50 teams will be recommended for the national Smart India Hackathon. JAMSHEDPUR – NIT Jamshedpur organized an internal hackathon on…

[seeingivy]

death by a thousand cuts

satoru gojo x f!reader

**part of my satoru as taylor swift songs series

an: a wild taylor as gojo has appeared. enjoy. satoru as taylor swift anon who is always in the asks, this is for you. i see you and i hear you.

--

“holy shit. there’s no way you’re on his fucking linked in during class?” megumi whispers. 

you feel your eyes widen as you look to your left to find a very, deeply distraught megumi staring at you. and it’s almost like clockwork, the way he abandons his accounting spreadsheet – and quickly slides into the messages app on his laptop. 

the three consecutive buzzes of your phone thrum under your thigh come before you see nobara and yuuji turn their heads back, two rows ahead of you in the lecture hall, and looking awfully more distraught than megumi. 

“you’re kidding.” nobara mouths. 

“freak!” yuuji whispers, earning you a set of weird glances from the group at your right. 

you glare at the two of them, before turning to megumi and bringing your foot down on top of his. megumi winces, giving you a very characteristic and unbothered eye roll, before he returns to finishing up his spreadsheet. 

you pull your hood up over your ears, cheeks warm and pink from embarrassment, before you focus back on the screen. 

you know that he’s right. that there is really no point at looking at his account – not when you have all of the details memorized. 

Satoru Gojo  Senior Data Science Student @ Tokyo Technical Institute 

three work experiences. data analytics intern for the justice project. hackathon project lead. meadow investments development engineer. 

two degrees under his education. because he’s dual enrolled and set to get a bachelor’s in computer science and a masters in engineering by the end of his term next year. 

and one organization. alpha kappa psi, the business fraternity. 

the only reason you were at the scene of the crime.  

it was all miwa’s fault. and partially yours, for being so willing to come to her aid – at all times. when she asked you to accompany her to the bid party – just because she wanted to support mechamaru fresh in their new relationship and didn’t do too well in social situations – you had all but obliged. at the most, you would get a cheap shot and brownie points to get miwa to run the errands for the entire month. 

except when it came to it, miwa wasn’t nervous at all, only because mechamaru had spent the past few weeks hyping her up to his pledge class. which left you alone, stuck to roam around until she was ready to leave at the end of the night. 

the floor was sticky with beer, there was an almost rancid, putrid smell lingering in the air that you couldn’t pinpoint, and you were stuck with sixty of your peers – shitfaced to a point you didn’t even know was humanly possible. 

and with miwa long gone, doing god knows what with mechamaru and you were stuck leaning against the fridge, bored out of your mind. that’s when he found you – pawing your way through the food. 

his smell was the first thing that caught your attention, second to the fact that he was hovering over your shoulder, cheeks brushing against each other. it was almost minty and stark – almost eradicating the lingering smell of weed that was burning your nose. 

the skin on his cheek was soft, featherlike when it brushed against yours. 

“whatcha doing, dollface?” 

you immediately curl your nose, turned off by the unnecessary sweetness. you had your fill of dirty frat boys during orientation week, three years ago, and knew damn well that you had to steer clear of whatever was happening here. 

“playing where’s waldo, genius. i’m obviously looking for food.” you state. 

you reach for the closest box, a perfectly cut slice of cake, encased in a wrap. the plastic is covered in messy scribbles on the top – spelling out satoru in loopy letters. 

“you’re just going to eat someone else’s cake?” he asks. 

“how do you know it’s not mine?” 

“intuition.” 

it’s only then that you stop yourself to look up at this stranger whispering in your ear, only to find glimmering blue eyes, peering over the top of a set of sunglasses. the sunglasses are god awful – even worse with the combination of the tanktop and the snapback he’s wearing backwards.  

you swear there’s a faded, glittery pink lipstick mark indented at the top of his cheek. 

“you-you’d be shocked.” you stutter, as you pull the box out of the fridge and place it on the counter. 

he momentarily walks away – which is when you take the second to ogle him in full. a toned back, a tattoo on the top of his shoulder that you can’t entirely make out. white hair, veiny arms, and a silver necklace hanging against his collarbone. 

he returns back, two forks in hand, before making a dramatic display of handing you one. 

“for you, my sweet lady.” 

“i’m not sure why you brought two forks. who said i was going to share with you?” 

he grins, leaning his head back to laugh like a little kid, before he scoots closer to you – the sweet scent coming back. 

“c’mon.” 

he reaches for your hand, before lifting it to place it against his chest. you can feel his heart beating under the feeling of your fingertips, his eyes wide and expectant as he waits for and answer. 

“do me a favor, yeah? let me share my cake with a pretty girl at a party. there’s only a limited amount of joys in this life.” 

you scoff, before pulling your hand back. 

“you’re corny.” 

he shrugs. 

“you’ll get used to it.” 

you groan, as you slam your computer shut – the image of his shiny headshot staring back at you getting burned into your eyes. 

stupid. stupid, stupid, stupid. 

one stupid joke, a slice of cake, and somehow you woke up in his bed the next day being spooned by him. and one thing led to the next because he was somehow taking you to brunch, then settling his head in between your legs before dinner, and then back at your house the next day. 

it was an arrangement at that point. the dinners, what happened in between, and the morning after. 

you’re not sure what the terms and conditions are in a predicament like yours – with a guy like satoru. you know for a fact that he still flirts with other girls, because you’d see him walking with a different one every time you stopped at the coffee shop. but then he’d invite you to dinner, honey sweet words falling from his lips before he tucked you in for bed each night. 

friends with benefits. but he buys you gifts and takes you to dinner. and calls you beautiful. comes to your house after frat parties, with the faintest scent of a flowery perfume on his neck that you swear you’re imagining. 

letting him walk out of your apartment was your own personal tourture, of death by a thousand cuts, because every step farther away from you was closer to someone else. 

and that sinking, deep rooted dread, only got worse as time went on. 

you feel a hard smack against your head. 

“do your fucking homework.” 

--

satoru gojo has distinct features that you always find yourself staring at. a mole on his shoulder, a scar on his pointer finger, and the rings he wore. sometimes, you find yourself asking them about him. 

you reach forward, locking your fingers in on the chain around his neck, and using it to pull him closer. it's of a little postage stamp, though the silver looks rusted – like he’s worn it to death. he’s quick to oblige, a warm kiss on your cheek, before you yank again. 

“what, baby?” he whines. 

“where’d you get your necklace?” 

he leans back, looking down at the chain, before his eyes meet yours again. there’s a dim fluorescent glow coming in from the blinds of the window, sun far gone in the horizon, and it’s the only thing that makes this bearable. 

that his piercing blue eyes somewhat subdued from the lack of light. 

“you want it, princess?” 

“what? no. i just like it. i wasn’t –” 

it’s a boyish giggle that comes out of satoru’s mouth as he quickly unfastens the clasp from his neck before tangling it in his fist. 

you’re not an idiot – because it’s his freezing cold fingers pulling your shirt over your head – before he pulls you into his lap. 

this was one of satoru’s favorite things to do. pull you close, till you’re straddling him in his lap, and you can feel his breath tickling against his collarbone as he whispers sweet nothings to you. 

you wonder if he can see your blush in the dim light. if that’s part of why he likes it – seeing the effect he has on you. 

he reaches forward, pulling your hair to the side and pressing a kiss to your collarbone, before he fastens his silver necklace around your neck. 

“you know. when i said i liked your necklace, i said i liked it on you. i wasn’t asking for it.” 

“but i like seeing you wear it more.”

satoru’s eyes are focused as he fixes the tangles in the chain, letting the little charm hang right in the little divot where your collarbone ends. and then he brings his hands in around your face, nearly squishing the softness of your cheeks together, before he presses a kiss to your forehead. 

“will you wear my hoodie?” he jokes. 

you scoff. 

“are we in sixth grade? also, it quite literally says ‘yuuta’s big’ on the sleeve. that’s not obvious at all.”  

satoru rolls his eyes. 

“you would love yuuta, though. he’s your pseudo little brother, because you’re with me, you know?” 

you shake your head, as you crawl out of his lap, and reach for the water bottle on the side table. you try to ground yourself, head spinning as you try to decipher what that means – and tap your feet on the floor. 

you can feel him at your side, his observant blue eyes burning holes into your skin, as you note the steady, almost cautious tone in his voice. 

“you okay? something i said?” 

you shake him off. 

“yeah, yeah. sorry. got out of the mood there for a second, just have a lot to do this week.” 

satoru hums, before bringing his hands around your torso, leaning his entire weight against you as he settles his chin into the crook of your neck. 

“you ever think you work too hard, pretty girl?” 

“working hard or hardly working?” you joke. even his corny jokes were rubbing off on you. 

you hear satoru scoff, before he starts rubbing circles into the bare skin of your stomach, as the goosebumps start to trickle over your skin. 

“oh, don’t be like that. you’re the smartest person i know.” 

“is this a clever way to get into my pants?” 

“no. it’s me telling you that i think you’re very intelligent, you’re very driven, and you don’t have to worry about if you’re working hard enough. i know the only breaks you take are to go to that dumb movie theater downtown with your grumpy friend or when you scream my name every –” 

“satoru.” you whine. 

“don’t say my name like that. it turns me on.” 

you grin. 

“satoru.” you hum, teasing him. 

“fuck off.” 

he pauses, before pressing a lingering kiss to the side of your neck. 

“but really. you’re a clever, you’re pretty, and irritatingly very accomplished. slow down so i can catch up, okay?” 

“that’s rich coming from you. mister three internships, two degrees in four years.” 

it’s quiet. 

“how’d you know that?” satoru asks. 

you can hear the smile in his voice. and the dread pooling in your stomach. 

“what?” 

“how’d you know it was two degrees?” 

“you-you told me.” 

“no, i didn’t. i just got accepted a few weeks ago, i haven’t even told some of my friends yet.” 

you groan, before bringing your hands up to your face. you bury your eyes into the sockets of your eyes, getting caught embarrassedly red handed. 

“where?” 

you sigh. 

“i stalked you on linked in.” 

satoru grins wide, before pulling you back onto the bed and into his embrace. you can hear his giggling in your ear as you try to pull away. 

“oh, baby you didn’t.” 

“i had to make sure i didn’t apply where you worked!” 

“no, you didn’t. we don’t even work in the same field.” 

“you don’t know! i could change my mind!” 

satoru laughs, before leaning forward to press a quick kiss to your lips. 

“you have a crush on me! angel, you should have just said so!” 

you give him a hard push, before crossing your arms over your chest. 

“quit teasing. so i’m a stalker! so what? i just want to make sure i’m not putting out for a loser. you could be coding some AI for the government for all i know and i don’t want to be –” 

“okay, okay. relax. i’m just teasing, i just think it’s cute you keep tabs on me.” 

you glare. 

“i don’t like you.” you state. 

he rolls his eyes, before flopping his head down on your pillow and tapping the space next to him. you crawl into the space, before nestling yourself into his arms. you can feel your brain spiraling – instant regret for saying too much, being too weird, too harsh, and not saying what you felt – as you focus on the feeling of his hands running through your hair. 

“i can tell that the hamster in your brain is working overtime. just go to bed, okay?” 

“okay, lock the door when you leave?” 

“i don’t have plans tomorrow morning. if you could humble yourself to eat breakfast with me, i’d actually like that.” 

you frown, stomach jolting in your guts. 

he had never stayed for an arbitrary reason – like spending the night just to sleep next to you. you shut your eyes, burying your face deeper into the sweet smell of his skin, and throw the thought away. 

“mimosas?” 

“you want to drink that early in the morning?” 

“it’s saturday. gives me a good kick to start my day.” 

“aren’t mimosas made with champagne? i hate champagne. and it makes you really handsy.” 

you smile. 

“you like when i’m handsy.” 

“i mean, yes. but we can just do pancakes and go to the library together so we can do work. i’ll keep you accountable and find you snacks when you get inevitably cranky. then when you come home all tired, we can be as handsy as we want. it’s more satisfying when you have to work for it.” 

you groan, burying the complications of spending yet another day with him in the back of your head as you try to flutter your eyes shut – in futile attempts to quiet the thoughts racketing around in your mind. 

“okay, okay whatever. we’ll see tomorrow, i just – i’m really tired right now and –” 

“shut up, dollface. just sleep.” 

--

you get invited to the alpha kappa psi formal. miwa – who found out from mechamaru, whose pledge class brother is very close with satoru’s little yuuta – said that satoru wanted you there. 

then why didn’t he ask you? 

you bite the bullet anyways, borrowing one of kugisaki’s pale blue slip dresses – and attend as mechamaru’s pledge brother – todo’s date – to get in. 

he’s a strange guy, who doesn’t pay you too much attention. it’s one polite wave and a cardstock ticket he hands you before you don’t see him again for the rest of the night. and you’re stuck with miwa and mechamaru, who are bigger fans of pda than you are. 

“how’s satoru, y/n?” mechamaru asks. 

“ah. he’s good. you know as much as i do, right?” 

you can feel yourself sweating. 

would satoru leave if you said too much? if you embarrassed him in front of one of his brothers? did they know you guys had an…arrangement? was it an arrangement? were you seeing each other? why did they think he invited you? 

“dunno. aren’t you guys really good friends?” mechamaru asks. 

“um, yeah.” 

“yeah, he was telling us you studied together at the library the other day. figured he’d want you to meet suguru and ieiri.” 

suguru and ieiri. 

“yeah. i’m gonna go get a drink. do you guys want anything?” 

“i’m good, love. we’ll be here.” miwa states, giving a reassuring squeeze to your bicep before you drag your heels to the makeshift bar. 

you walk over to the bar, straight to the open bottle of rosé that has your name on it, as you lean against the wall. you pour way too much into your flute, nearly spilling it over the back of your hand, as you curse. 

“do you want help?” 

you look up to find a boy looking at you, wide eyes, with his bangs sweeping down the side of his face. he has tired eyes, but it’s a seemingly bright smile he offers you. 

“sorry, yeah. i’ll clean it up, i swear.” 

“no, no. no problem.” 

he hands you a handkerchief from his pocket, before he pulls your hand in his and wipes the excess pink stain on it. you cringe at the stain on the cloth before he tucks it back into his pocket. 

“i’m sorry about that. that’s really kind of you, i just –” 

“no problem! you seemed…kind of frustrated there. happy to help.” 

you shoot him a polite smile, before nervously sipping – maybe a little too fast for comfort. but the warm feeling is enough to temporarily curb the nerves, which is perfect for your sake. 

“are you a brother?” you ask. 

“yeah! is this your first formal?” 

“yeah. i’m seeing someone in your frat and he asked me to come. well, he didn’t ask me to come, he told someone else he wanted me to come so i came as one of the other brother’s date. but not really his date, because i haven't seen him since then. or the guy i’m talking to.” 

he leans back, eyes wide. 

“right. do you like him? if…if you mind me asking.”  

“my date? i can’t even remember his name. he’s like a tall, muscular guy. man bun?” 

“no, yeah. his name is todo, i figured that’s who you were talking about. i mean the other guy.” 

“oh. well, yeah. but he’s so…i don’t know. he’s a frat guy. and a chronic flirt. the first time i met him he had a lipstick stain on his cheek. and he smells like girly perfume every time he comes to see me, so –” 

he sucks his teeth in. 

“idiot.” he murmurs. 

“what?” 

“no! oh my god, not you! i meant…me! just thought of something. gotta run for a second, i’ll be back.” 

“wait, you didn’t even tell me your –” 

you watch as he rushes off, in a speed walking fervor, as mechamaru and miwa join you at your side. they give you a polite smile, which you return, as you swirl the glass in your hand. 

“mechamaru. do you know that guy who just walked away? tired looking, the long hair?” 

“oh, yuuta. yeah, what about him?” 

“yuuta?” 

“yeah, you’ve never met him? he’s like gojo’s pride and joy.” 

you sink against the wall, embarrassment coursing through you, as you down the rest of your glass. and then three more, which is accompanied by weary looks from miwa. and after finishing off the entire bottle – an hour and a half into the party without seeing satoru – you’re set on leaving. 

and it’s only on your rageful stomp out the door, well past tipsy, that you find the godawful man of the hour, leaning against the wall. 

it’s enough to fill you with a rage. because he’s leaning against the wall, shirt slightly unbuttoned, and smiling brightly at whichever girl he’s talking to. you’re almost positive that it’s probably her flowery perfume that you’re smelling on his neck at the time, that she’s who he sees when he’s not with you, and it’s like pins and needles in your stomach. 

and you almost make your escape, before he catches you on your way out. 

“y/n? wait, y/n!” 

you’re one step out the door, before he grabs your bicep, and pulls back, giving you a bright grin. 

“i didn’t know you were here yet. i’ve been waiting, come here, c’mhere.” satoru mumbles, quickly rushing you over to the group of three people standing by the door, who all turn their heads for you. 

you groan as you turn to the group of them. it’s the same tired eyes as before – that you now know belong to yuuta – and two strangers you’ve never seen before. a guy almost as tall as satoru, with swooping bangs and a manbun, and the girl – who you can’t stand to look at, with perfect beach waves swooping past her shoulders. 

and what you can’t help but notice is a sparkling, silver postage stamp necklace around her neck. the same one around yours, that you had been fidgeting with since satoru gave it to you weeks ago. 

“here’s your drink, satoru.” the girl states, handing him a glass of white wine that he takes. 

it’s enough to make your rage bubble to the surface. 

“the lady of the hour, guys! this is y/n, she’s my –” 

you scoff. 

“are you kidding?” 

“hm?” 

“lady of the hour? for what, your jokes?” 

you watch as satoru’s face drops, before he sets the glass of wine down on the closest table. 

“huh? what do you mean? i wanted to introduce you to ieiri, i know you’re going to love her.” 

 you can feel the tears accumulating in your eyes, that you’re almost positive that satoru notices, because his face visibly droops even more, this time replaced with genuine concern that sends a pang in your chest that has you wrestling your wrist out of his hold. 

“you…you’re so mean, satoru.” 

“baby, what?” 

“don’t…why are you calling me that? every morning you wake up next to me and you’re still not my baby. that’s not exactly fair. you smell like a different girl and you still…you still flirt with other people.” you whisper. 

his eyes go wide. 

“no, i –” 

“every time you walk away i’m half convinced you’re just going to someone else you’re stringing along like me. i’m sitting there thinking about how you’ve walked hundreds of steps away from me hundreds of times and it feels like a thousand little cuts every time you do and it kills me that you don’t even care.” 

you can feel that whatever is coming out is word vomit, like it’s started and now it won’t ever stop. 

“i see you everywhere, because you literally come everywhere with me just to leave. any song you’ve sang is now our song, any movie, literally anything you’ve even touched. i can’t even wear certain clothes without thinking about how you complimented me in them and i’m stuck thinking about how you probably say that to everyone. you don’t even drink wine and you’re over here drinking some with this random girl at this party, when that’s my thing that we drink wine together. you gave her the same necklace as me, and you apparently asked me to come to but didn’t even tell me about to my face? then you sick your little frat brother to ask me if i like you just so you can….i don’t know, i don’t know what you’d do with that information!” 

you watch as satoru pinches the bridge of his nose, only to turn to the three of them at his side, who are all shaking their heads dismissively. 

“suguru. i fucking told you he had to be leaving something out.” 

“well, i didn’t realize it was going to be like this, shoko. no wonder she won’t date him.” 

you swallow hard, as you seem to sink deeper in the pits of your own embarrassment, which seems to be a record low. 

“fuck. you…you said her name is shoko?” 

geto offers you a smile. 

“that’s right.” 

“like satoru’s hometown friend? the…the lesbian?” 

“that would be me.” she confirms. 

you cringe. 

“oh my god. i’m really sorry, i’m really drunk. i drank an entire bottle of wine after i accidentally talked to yuuta and i just –” 

“well, i’d get drunk if i were you too. he smells like other girls? and flirts with them?” shoko asks. 

“i do not! i don’t even know what you’re talking about. i didn’t even know she even liked me back till twenty minutes ago.” 

“the necklace is a nice gesture. satoru, geto, and i all have these matching postage stamp necklaces from this shitty place in our hometown. we got them together when we graduated so we wouldn’t forget about what was important when we all go to college.” 

you turn to satoru. 

“and you just gave that to me?” 

“well, i knew you’d take care of it.” 

“that’s like…that’s like sentimental, satoru. you literally gave me your childhood best friends memento and that’s so-” 

“well, obviously that seems like a little much if you think we’re just friends with benefits!” 

you scoff. 

“you’re the one who wanted to be friends with benefits.” you clarify.

“what are you talking about? you literally cringe away from any affection i give you!” satoru retorts. 

“because you flirt with other girls!” 

“not since you! why would i flirt with other people?” 

“you tell me. i smell the perfume.” 

satoru groans. 

“that’s your perfume, dipshit. you left your hoodie at my house and it smells like you so sometimes i sleep next to it and then i smell like it. how do you not recognize your own smell?” 

you pause. 

“you do what?” 

“not in a fucking weird way. i just miss you when you’re busy. you smell nice, it’s –” 

“hopeless.” yuuta states, earning him a nod from suguru. 

“you didn’t even ask me to come here with you.” you state. 

“shoko had to be my date so she could come. i had to make yuuta drag maki in through a window because geto was his plus one. i just wanted you here so you could meet my childhood friends, who i care about. they’ve heard about you for so long that i just thought –” 

“you talk to your friends about me?” 

“an insufferable amount. though most of his agony seems self inflicted now, because he’s a fucking idiot.” shoko confirms. 

“okay, let’s get y/n some water, yeah?” yuuta suggests, before shuffling the two of them off, to which satoru sends a grateful smile before turning back to you. 

he crouches down a little, just so your eyes are level, as you frown at him. 

“is this what that hamster in your brain is doing up there? overthinking literally everything?” 

“you –”

“if you asked, i would have clarified for you. we’ve always been exclusive and if you talked to someone else while we were talking, i’m going to have to kill him.” 

“don’t be stupid.” 

“i’ll just send a threat! sign his emails up for scientology. he was talking to my girl!” 

you glare at him. 

“you…you’re so stupid, satoru. you confuse me so much and i just…you take up too much space. you’re everywhere – literally no part of me that you haven’t taken up and i just…” 

satoru frowns, before pulling his hands around your face, and angling up by your chin to look at him. 

“don’t give up now. it just got good.” he whispers. 

“satoru.” 

“cmon. let me lick all thousand of your cuts clean.” 

“ew. you’re…you’re so gross, satoru.” 

“okay, that was just a dirty joke. but let me make it up to you, really. i didn’t realize you…you were thinking all that. i thought you just liked me because i was sexy and because i eat your –” 

“satoru!” 

“please. let me into that hamster ball in your brain. i deserve some space.” 

“it’s all boarded up. the hamster ball house burned down.” you groan. 

he leans back, like he’s inspecting your face, before he presses a kiss to your forehead. 

“dunno. i’m seeing some flickering lights in there. i can tell your hamster in there really wants me.” 

“quit….quit calling me a hamster! you’re so…ugh. i have a headache and i’m drunk and i’m really confused and i just –” 

satoru mimics a little salute, before he loops his hand around your waist and walks you towards the little bar. 

“okay, test run. i’m on boyfriend duty. if this goes well enough, you give me a chance tomorrow.” 

you squint your eyes at him. 

“okay, water first. then i have two baby aspirin for you in my pocket. three kisses on the cheek if you won’t insult me after and a compliment if you won’t kill me.” 

“really?” 

“yuuta told me you downed a whole bottle. since you’re too mad to be handsy, you have a headache. but don’t worry, i came prepared. meaning i forced yuuta to find some baby aspirin or else. and also, kisses because you smell good and you’re wearing this pretty blue dress that’s the same color as my eyes and you’re about to meet my favorite people ever and you’re my favorite person ever, so this is a big deal.” satoru responds.

he’s rambling so hard that you feel like you can see the hamster in his mind working overtime. 

--

“what’s the verdict?” 

satoru’s voice is like a thousand bullets in your head as you smack him in the face, trying to silence the chattering coming out of his mouth. 

“satoru. what…what time is it?” 

“six in the morning. but it’s the next day and i need to know how my test run went.” 

“your….what?” 

satoru whines. 

“no, no don’t tell me you’re too drunk to remember? my test run! to be your boyfriend?” 

you groan, flickering your eyes open to the alarm clock on your bed, spelling out the time. 6:07 am. 

“no, i remember. you need the answer at six in the morning when i’m hungover?” 

“this is agony! i really get this whole thousand cuts thing now, this hurts. tell me.” 

you push his face into the pillow, before mumbling it as quietly as you can. 

“you pass.” 

“huh?” 

“you heard me. you passed. just…shut up, please.” 

it’s his giggles you hear before sleeping and a warm kiss on your forehead, before you pass out again. 

--

satoru as taylor swift songs masterlist

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[careermantradotorg]

Bennett University: A Leading Destination for Quality Higher Education

When it comes to choosing the right university, students are not just looking for academic excellence but also for institutions that provide holistic development. Bennett University, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is emerging as a prime destination for higher education in India. Established by the Times of India Group in 2016, Bennett University is dedicated to empowering students with cutting-edge skills and global perspectives.

Why Bennett University Stands Out

1. World-Class Curriculum

Bennett University offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs designed in collaboration with leading global institutions. The curriculum is tailored to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market, especially in areas like engineering, management, law, and media.

The University emphasizes experiential learning, ensuring that students are equipped with practical skills to excel in real-world scenarios. The faculty includes accomplished academicians and industry professionals, providing students with invaluable insights into their fields.

2. Industry Partnerships and Internships

Bennett University has strong collaborations with leading companies, offering students unparalleled exposure to industry trends. These partnerships open up a wide array of opportunities, including internships and live projects, where students can apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.

The University’s ties with global giants like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and IBM enable students to participate in exclusive training sessions, hackathons, and innovation challenges.

3. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

The Bennett University campus is designed to foster an environment conducive to learning and innovation. Spread over 68 acres, the campus boasts modern classrooms, laboratories, and research centers. The University is equipped with the latest technological tools to provide students with a world-class education experience.

Additionally, the university offers excellent hostel facilities, libraries, recreational spaces, and sports amenities to ensure that students have a well-rounded campus life.

4. Global Exposure and International Collaborations

What truly sets Bennett University apart is its global outlook. The institution has partnered with internationally renowned universities, including Georgia Tech, Johnson Cornell, and Babson College, allowing students to gain global exposure through exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and international conferences.

This international collaboration enables students to understand global academic and professional standards, making them highly competitive in the global job market.

5. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem

Bennett University is committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among students. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is a hub where students can work on innovative ideas and develop them into market-ready products. The CIE provides mentorship, incubation, and funding opportunities to budding entrepreneurs.

With the growing startup culture in India, Bennett’s focus on entrepreneurship ensures that students are ready to contribute to and lead new ventures.

6. Placements and Career Support

Bennett University has a dedicated placement cell that works tirelessly to ensure that students secure positions in top companies. The university has an impressive placement record, with graduates being hired by leading multinational corporations such as Google, Deloitte, Microsoft, and Tata Consultancy Services.

The placement team also offers career counseling, soft skills training, and interview preparation to help students present themselves confidently to prospective employers.

Courses Offered at Bennett University

Bennett University offers a diverse range of courses across multiple disciplines:

Engineering: B.Tech (in various specializations including Computer Science, Electronics, and Biotechnology)

Management: BBA, MBA

Law: BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

Media and Liberal Arts: BA (Journalism and Mass Communication), BA Liberal Arts

Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. in various fields

Each program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Campus Life at Bennett University

Campus life at Bennett is vibrant, with a wide range of cultural, social, and academic activities. The university organizes frequent guest lectures, workshops, and seminars to enrich students’ learning experiences. Moreover, Bennett has numerous student clubs and societies that cater to a variety of interests, from performing arts to robotics and coding.

Sports enthusiasts also have ample opportunities to engage in activities such as cricket, basketball, football, and swimming. With its blend of academics and extracurricular activities, Bennett University ensures that students develop both personally and professionally.

Why Choose Bennett University?

Choosing Bennett University is about more than just earning a degree. It’s about becoming part of a community that is committed to excellence, innovation, and leadership. With its focus on holistic development, Bennett University ensures that students are prepared to take on challenges, drive change, and lead in their respective fields.

For students looking for a university that offers world-class education, industry exposure, and global opportunities, Bennett University is the perfect choice.

[inkofamethyst]

June 25, 2024

Busier this week! I have been granted a bit more autonomy to complete my lab tasks which is nice, and I spent like an hour on Monday just planning out my week/daily tasks. I've started tracking completed and remaining tasks on a daily basis which has been lovely to feel like I'm making progress. And any downtime I have, I've been putting effort into Rosalind (I don't think, at this point, that it's actually teaching me very much bioinformatics). Things are getting done!!

I've obviously never done a hackathon but if they're anything like this Rosalind thing then I might actually enjoy it. Working in a team, using known skills, building upon them, learning new ones, loosely competing but mostly learning... I think I'd love to try one sometime, if given the opportunity.

Though, I should mention that it's very clear that I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to answering these questions computationally. I've taken a look at user-generated solutions and they're much more.. concise than mine. They're likely using programming best practices whereas I think I tend to solve a problem in a very step-by-step, human way. And improvement will come with time, I know! Clearly I've taken one programming class and feel like I can rule the world.

This week I have a few things to do for a successful and relatively productive trip home.

figuring out the things that have been in bins, unused, under my bed for months that are just taking up space and can probably go back home

critically assessing the clothes in my closet because there are items in there that remain unworn and can be donated, sold, trashed, or returned

sleeveless mockneck pattern copying

new dress pattern printing and taping

wash my hair

blow dry my hair

pack (though ultimately I don't need very much, maybe a few nice outfits, but I have tees at home)

Crochet is fun and relaxing and all but I'll really need to get over my internalized preference for knit/knit-look garments if I really want to keep with this hobby (note: I fully believe that this preference only exists because knit garments are sold in stores far far far far more than crochet ones due to their ability to be mechanically produced, so crochet can and will always be a homemade/handmade thing. tl;dr halo effect bc capitalism. Just because it looks different doesn't mean it looks bad.), otherwise I should just learn to knit (which tbh I may do anyway). All that said, the vest pieces are coming along, though I will likely have to redo the front piece. We're close, though, and I already have projects planned for when I get back from home!

Last thing: I think I'm going to replace one of my docs :/ I've been wearing the 1461's for something like a year now, and they're just not comfortable. Honestly, at this point, I just want to get rid of them, so I'll likely put them on depop for a steal. That said, I might replace them with a (potentially secondhand? i found a pair on depop in my size and if they're still there in a week i'll take it as a sign) pair of Leona Low's hehe.

Today I'm thankful for full days and I'm thankful that I kind of look forward to going into the office every day and also I'm thankful that there isn't a compulsory office 9-5 situation.

[12digitalmarketing]

A study at Harvard showed that customers come back to people they like. 80% of what brings them back is the personality of the person, and 20% is the skill. In emotional intelligence, it has been proven that the mood of the leader will determine the mood of the organisation. Your mood really matters at work and in business! About Simon Banks Simon Banks is an author, podcaster and international keynote speaker on creativity, innovation and design and a happily recovering professional artist. He describes his geek out spot as the intersection of creativity and design, learning, people and passion which he sees as essential building blocks for future leaders and developing an innovative culture.

His Big Why? To build a more creative world to enable people and business to thrive in the Modern Age. Simon has facilitated over 1300 successful events across Europe, Asia, America and Australia, including conferences; innovation hackathons, visual storytelling programs, and creativity and design thinking workshops. He's worked to bring fresh thinking and innovation out of teams in companies that include: EY, Chevron, The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Sportsbet, Suncorp, NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Geoscience Australia, The QLD Government, and Volkswagen, to name a few.

[gradsireninc]

How To Get A Job Without Experience (With 6 Career Options)

Are you wondering if you can get a job without any technical or professional experience?

Getting a job without any prior work experience can seem daunting. But it's not impossible! You can convince employers to take a chance on you with the right strategy and perseverance. This article will take you to some effective ways to land a job without experience. You'll get to know six career opportunities that don't require any experience or minimal expertise.

Let's dive in.

Effective Ways To Land A Job Without Experience

Here are some effective ways to help you make a strong case to potential employers and open doors to intriguing prospects. You can utilize these ways whether you're a recent graduate, switching to a different sector, or simply trying to start over.

Leverage Your Education

Highlight your academic credentials, especially if you have a degree that relates to the field or role you're pursuing. Coursework, projects, internships, leadership activities, and any honors or awards show your capabilities.

For example, if you majored in marketing, emphasize any analysis or campaigns you did for class. Or, if you're applying for a software engineering role, describe coding projects and hackathons you participated in.

Be prepared to talk intelligently about what you studied and how it prepares you for the job's responsibilities.

Showcase Transferable Skills

The fact that you don't have direct experience in a particular job doesn't mean you don't have relevant skills. The key is identifying abilities from other areas of life that translate.

For instance, if you're trying to get a retail job, customer service skills from past restaurant work are highly applicable. For an office manager role, administrative skills from coordinating student group events would be valuable. Make a master list of all your strongest soft and hard skills. Then, customize it for each job by picking 3-5 that fit the role.

Highlight Volunteer Experience

Any volunteer work can help fill in experience gaps on your resume. Nonprofit, community, religious, or other voluntary activities demonstrate responsibility, teamwork, dedication and other qualities employers seek.

Just be sure to frame your accomplishments from a professional standpoint. For example, "raised over $5,000 in donations" is better than "participated in a charity fundraiser".

Complete Internships

Internships are like work experience training wheels. They give you professional skills and knowledge and let you start building a network.

There are abundant internship opportunities, paid and unpaid, that don't strictly require you to already have experience. Look for openings at small or mid-sized companies that may be more flexible.

Successful interns are often converted to full-time hires post-graduation. Even if that doesn't happen, it's still incredible resume fodder.

Showcase Related Side Hustles

Freelancing, consulting, business ventures, etc., demonstrate you have initiative, can generate income, and pick up new skills quickly. Even informal side work like tutoring, web design, or selling crafts has merit.

For example, if you're seeking a full-time marketing position, tout the social media management or influencer marketing services you offer. Anything where you actively had to market yourself and acquire clients is impressive.

Just make sure you can back up any claimed skills if probed in interviews.

Ace the Interview

At the interview stage, how you present yourself matters more than a thin resume. Confidence, professionalism, problem-solving skills, bona fide interest in the company and quick learning ability can all override experience gaps.

Come equipped with thoughtful questions, ideas and visions for how you'd tackle the role. When asked about experience gaps, pivot to your assets.

For instance, "While I don't yet have full-time social media management experience, I learned XYZ skills managing the Instagram account for my college basketball team, which helped increase engagement by 30%."

Sell how you can provide unique value. With preparation and passion, you can make employers believe in your potential.

The key is convincing hiring managers you have the right foundation and can excel on the job. With resilience and utilizing these tactics, you can transition successfully into a new career without directly relevant experience.

Just highlight your transferable abilities, be willing to start at entry level and work hard to prove yourself. The rest will fall into place.

6 Career Opportunities Options You Can Pursue Without Having Any Prior Experience

Entry-Level Customer Service Representative: Customer service roles like call center reps or customer support specialists rarely require previous experience. You'll learn on the job how to interact with customers, troubleshoot issues, and provide excellent service.

Administrative Assistant: Many administrative or secretarial positions are open to those just starting. Your duties may include answering phones, scheduling, filing, data entry and supporting office operations.

Sales Associate/Retail Worker: Retail companies are often willing to hire people without experience for roles like cashier, sales floor associate, stocker, etc. These jobs provide lots of customer interaction.

Teacher's Aide/Assistant: Schools, daycares, and learning centers need paraprofessionals to support teachers in the classroom. No prior experience is necessary beyond a high school diploma.

Delivery Driver: Pizza chains, UPS, Instacart and other delivery companies need drivers to transport packages, food orders or other items. A clean driving record is generally the only major requirement.

Entry-Level Hospitality & Tourism: Hotels, restaurants, parks, and other hospitality providers have many basic operational jobs like a housekeeper, dishwashers, ride attendants, tour guides, etc. These allow you to start in the industry.

The key is being willing to apply for junior roles, learn on the go, provide great customer service, and work your way up the ladder. You can build a career even without direct experience with motivation and persistence. You can also ask for assistance from platforms like GradSiren that offer you entry level jobs. They allow you to find fresher jobs as per your interests and skills.

Conclusion

It is possible to find employment without experience. Put a focus on your education, practical experience, volunteering, internships, and relevant side businesses. Gain confidence and problem-solving skills during interviews.

Take a look at entry-level jobs in administration, retail, education, delivery, or hospitality. You can begin your job adventure and rise through the ranks if you are determined and open to learning. Remember that everyone starts off somewhere, and your potential can emerge with persistence.

[gradsiren]

How To Get A Job Without Experience (With 6 Career Options)

Are you wondering if you can get a job without any technical or professional experience?

Getting a job without any prior work experience can seem daunting. But it's not impossible! You can convince employers to take a chance on you with the right strategy and perseverance. This article will take you to some effective ways to land a job without experience. You'll get to know six career opportunities that don't require any experience or minimal expertise.

Let's dive in.

Effective Ways To Land A Job Without Experience

Here are some effective ways to help you make a strong case to potential employers and open doors to intriguing prospects. You can utilize these ways whether you're a recent graduate, switching to a different sector, or simply trying to start over.

Leverage Your Education

Highlight your academic credentials, especially if you have a degree that relates to the field or role you're pursuing. Coursework, projects, internships, leadership activities, and any honors or awards show your capabilities.

For example, if you majored in marketing, emphasize any analysis or campaigns you did for class. Or, if you're applying for a software engineering role, describe coding projects and hackathons you participated in.

Be prepared to talk intelligently about what you studied and how it prepares you for the job's responsibilities.

Showcase Transferable Skills

The fact that you don't have direct experience in a particular job doesn't mean you don't have relevant skills. The key is identifying abilities from other areas of life that translate.

For instance, if you're trying to get a retail job, customer service skills from past restaurant work are highly applicable. For an office manager role, administrative skills from coordinating student group events would be valuable.

Make a master list of all your strongest soft and hard skills. Then, customize it for each job by picking 3-5 that fit the role.

Highlight Volunteer Experience

Any volunteer work can help fill in experience gaps on your resume. Nonprofit, community, religious, or other voluntary activities demonstrate responsibility, teamwork, dedication and other qualities employers seek.

Just be sure to frame your accomplishments from a professional standpoint. For example, "raised over $5,000 in donations" is better than "participated in a charity fundraiser".

Complete Internships

Internships are like work experience training wheels. They give you professional skills and knowledge and let you start building a network.

There are abundant internship opportunities, paid and unpaid, that don't strictly require you to already have experience. Look for openings at small or mid-sized companies that may be more flexible.

Successful interns are often converted to full-time hires post-graduation. Even if that doesn't happen, it's still incredible resume fodder.

Showcase Related Side Hustles

Freelancing, consulting, business ventures, etc., demonstrate you have initiative, can generate income, and pick up new skills quickly. Even informal side work like tutoring, web design, or selling crafts has merit.

For example, if you're seeking a full-time marketing position, tout the social media management or influencer marketing services you offer. Anything where you actively had to market yourself and acquire clients is impressive.

Just make sure you can back up any claimed skills if probed in interviews.

Ace the Interview

At the interview stage, how you present yourself matters more than a thin resume. Confidence, professionalism, problem-solving skills, bona fide interest in the company and quick learning ability can all override experience gaps.

Come equipped with thoughtful questions, ideas and visions for how you'd tackle the role. When asked about experience gaps, pivot to your assets.

For instance, "While I don't yet have full-time social media management experience, I learned XYZ skills managing the Instagram account for my college basketball team, which helped increase engagement by 30%."

Sell how you can provide unique value. With preparation and passion, you can make employers believe in your potential.

The key is convincing hiring managers you have the right foundation and can excel on the job. With resilience and utilizing these tactics, you can transition successfully into a new career without directly relevant experience.

Just highlight your transferable abilities, be willing to start at entry level and work hard to prove yourself. The rest will fall into place.

6 Career Opportunities Options You Can Pursue Without Having Any Prior Experience

Entry-Level Customer Service Representative: Customer service roles like call center reps or customer support specialists rarely require previous experience. You'll learn on the job how to interact with customers, troubleshoot issues, and provide excellent service.

Administrative Assistant: Many administrative or secretarial positions are open to those just starting. Your duties may include answering phones, scheduling, filing, data entry and supporting office operations.

Sales Associate/Retail Worker: Retail companies are often willing to hire people without experience for roles like cashier, sales floor associate, stocker, etc. These jobs provide lots of customer interaction.

Teacher's Aide/Assistant: Schools, daycares, and learning centers need paraprofessionals to support teachers in the classroom. No prior experience is necessary beyond a high school diploma.

Delivery Driver: Pizza chains, UPS, Instacart and other delivery companies need drivers to transport packages, food orders or other items. A clean driving record is generally the only major requirement.

Entry-Level Hospitality & Tourism: Hotels, restaurants, parks, and other hospitality providers have many basic operational jobs like a housekeeper, dishwashers, ride attendants, tour guides, etc. These allow you to start in the industry.

The key is being willing to apply for junior roles, learn on the go, provide great customer service, and work your way up the ladder. You can build a career even without direct experience with motivation and persistence. You can also ask for assistance from platforms like GradSiren that offer you entry level jobs. They allow you to find fresher jobs as per your interests and skills.

Conclusion

It is possible to find employment without experience. Put a focus on your education, practical experience, volunteering, internships, and relevant side businesses. Gain confidence and problem-solving skills during interviews.

Take a look at entry-level jobs in administration, retail, education, delivery, or hospitality. You can begin your job adventure and rise through the ranks if you are determined and open to learning. Remember that everyone starts off somewhere, and your potential can emerge with persistence.

[architectuul]

FOMA: Cultural Hackathon

Don’t miss the 24 Hours Open Architecture Archives in collaboration with Architectuul, Contineo 2020 Skopje, Docomomo Germany, Kaunas 2022 and with the support of LINA, which will take place from 30. April to 01. May 2023 from 14:00 to 14:00.  Our Digital Champions will discuss and solve issues with mentors regarding digitisation of Forgotten Masterpieces (FOMA) in Berlin, Kaunas and Skopje. Link to the Cultural Hackaton HERE.

Forgotten Masterpieces will develop a new approach to share knowledge about architecture in the field of architecture via digital means. The project thus addresses the curious gap of audience development practices in the field of architecture as well as the disconnect between audience development and digitisation. Communication is at its core. The question the project asks and responds to is: How can we communicate and share architectural knowledge in the twenty-first century? The Cultural Hackathon will address this issue by leveraging the potential of an open digital platform for architecture communication through collaborative cooperation. 

The project has three main outputs as its objective: to create a unique open archive to share architecture knowledge openly and freely on the internet through interoperable archives and other digital media formats to allow for the collaboration of experts and architecture enthusiasts; to build best practices to foster the creation and exchange of architectural knowledge, across different European countries and cultures and to create pan-European “digital champions“ in architecture research to be able to share expertise in online research and communication.

Frankfurt-Römerstadt settlement around 1930. | Photo via arquiscopio

To achieve this, FOMA has united a unique set of partners. As the leading project partner, Architectuul, will make use of its digital expertise and experience in open networks, communities, online audience development and communication and empower its partners to bridge the digital divide. The project can rely on the large international network of DOCOMOMO Germany, an organization with a proven track record for the documentation of Modern architecture. Kaunas 2022 and Contineo 2020 in Skopje stand for two very different European cities which epitomize the rich cross-cultural connections which distinguish sites of local cultural heritage in Europe and their legacy. The interest in FOMA is further underpinned by the strong support of further partners which range from museums and universities, to architecture platforms and online publishers.

* * * * *  P R O G R A M  * * * * *

14:00 - 14:30 Welcoming FOMA presentation; programme overview (Frankfurt) 14:30 - 15:00 Programme overview (Skopje)

AFTERNOON SESSION (1st wave)

15:00 - 16:00 Issue #1 / CONTINEO /  Mentor #1: Allan Tevi Mensah, Lyon (LINA Fellow)

Tevi Allan Mensah is an architect and a visual artist graduated from the Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Architecture (Ensa) of Lyon. After completing two semester in Madrid at the I. Politecnico of the Francisco Vitoria University, in 2020, he came back to France where he worked for the architecture and design workshop Cigue during one year. He carries out a personal practice shared between the architectural project and artistic creation, where eclectic mediums cohabit : from furniture to the scale of the territory, between built projects and research projects. He is interested in the imaginaries of displaced and borderlands territories, as well as the possibility of architecture as a collective mean of communication. He is currently teaching at the Ensa Lyon in the framework of the master studio 'Utopie/Dystopie'.

16:00 - 17:00 Issue #2 / KAUNAS Mentor #2: Eduard Fernandez, Laura Solsona, Barcelona (LINA Fellow)

Laura Solsona is an architect and urban designer. She studied at Escola Tecnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (UPC-ETSAB) and Technische Universitat of Berlin (TUBerlin), where she graduated with a MSc in Architecture. From 2015 to 2018, she collaborated in the catalan studio Jornet Llop Pastor arquitectes, where she was involved in urban planning and landscape design projects in different cities of Spain and France. After that, she moved to Australia and worked at Aspect Studios, leading projects in landscape and urban design in Sydney, from 2018 to 2021. She taught at the University of Technology Sydney in 2019 and participated in several design reviews. Eduard Fernandez is an architect and educator. He studied at Escola Tecnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (UPC-ETSAB) and Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto (FAUP), where he graduated with an MSc in Architecture. From 2014 to 2021, he worked in different architecture practices in Barcelona and Sydney, and collaborated with cultural institutions such as Fostering Arts and Design (FAD), Arquitectes per l'Arquitectura (AxA), Catalan Board of Architects (COAC), Barcelona City Council, and Casa da Arquitectura. In academia, he was a Research Assistant at the UPC Department of Urbanism and Regional Planning, and more recently a Teaching Associate at Monash University in Melbourne and the University of Technology Sydney, leading several design studios from 2018 to 2021.

17:00 - 18:00 Issue #3 / DOCOMOMO Mentor #3: Meriem Chabani, Paris (LINA Fellow)

Meriem Chabani is an architect, urban planner and founding partner at New South. Her practice is international, prioritizing spaces for vulnerable bodies and territories in tension. She applies the words of bell hooks, putting the margin at the center. By questioning power dynamics and stakeholder relations, her projects include in-depth work on human practices to inform spatial resolution. She currently teaches at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris Malaquais (FR), Royal College of Arts (UK) and HEAD Geneva (CH), after teaching urban planning at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH). She has been a guest teacher at Royal Saint Martins (UK), Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (MA), the Department of Architecture at the University of Algiers (DZ) and the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development (ET). Since 2019, she serves as an expert on affordable housing and inclusive cities for the French delegation at the World Urban Forum. In 2022, she is selected as a Fellow for the LINA European Platform. Her work has been showcased at a number of international architecture Biennials, including Venice, Istanbul, Oslo and Lagos. In 2020 Meriem won a Europe 40 under 40 award from The European Centre for Architecture and The Chicago Athenaeum. In 2023, she is named one of the leading women architects in France by AMC.

- Wrap up Afternoon Session

18:00 - 19:00 Talk: Matevž Čelik (Head of LINA)

Matevž Čelik is an architect, researcher and cultural producer in the field of architecture and design. He is currently State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia, where he is leading the process of modernising the Slovenian museum sector, the management of cultural monuments and the integration of quality architecture into public projects. At the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana, he is the head of the European Architecture Platform LINA. From 2010 to 2020 he was Director of MAO, Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana, where he founded the first European Architecture Platform Future Architecture and led it from 2015 to 2021.

EVENING SESSION (2nd wave)

19:00 - 20:00 Issue #4 / CONTINEO Mentor #4: Puzzle, Skopje (LINA Fellow)

Puzzle is a collective of young and enthusiastic architects established in 2018, comprising of: Adelina Fejza, Sanja Avramoska, Irena Lazarev, and Valbona Fejza - this team brings together a diverse range of skills and experiences to create unique architectural solutions.They have worked on a wide spectrum of projects including exhibitions, interior design, architectural projects, conceptual projects, research, etc. and successfully participated in many competitions.The team has been recognized for their work, winning several awards and honors. They received an Honorable Mention in the Shinkenchiku Residential Design Competition 2019 for "Living in The Future," and took second place in the competition for "Sports Centre Vllazerimi" organized by the municipality of Kichevo, Macedonia. They have also won first place in the international 24h ideas competition by Ideas Forward for the theme "Knowledge", the 1st prize in the "Industry in the City" competition awarded by the Faculty of Architecture, UKIM in Macedonia, and they won the 2nd place in the international 24h ideas competition by Ideas Forward for the theme "Ocean". Additionally, they have been selected as fellows in the Future Architecture Platform and LINA Platform.  Puzzle has also been actively involved in conferences, presentations and workshops, showcasing their ideas and insights. They have participated in conferences such as the LINA Conference 2022 on "Architecture and the Future of the Planet" and the 2nd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability (SMUS Conference). They have also presented at the Creative Exchange 2021 on "Landscapes of Care", demonstrating their commitment to exploring the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and social impact, and they lead a student workshop during Tirana Design Week 2021- Post Pandemic City, named “The future of terraces/balconies as in-between spaces”.Throughout their work, they try to have a research-oriented approach thus creating more sustainable, outspoken, and creative solutions for all architectural challenges.

20:00 - 21:00 Issue #5 / DOCOMOMO Mentor #5: Florian Köhl, Berlin (SHA Fellow)

Prof. Florian Köhl, DipArch. Bartlett (UC London) fatkoehl architects is a Berlin based office founded by architect Florian Köhl in 2002. A major trait of the studio's work is its constant search for ways of relating people through architecture with their urban surroundings. In this context, the offices spearheaded efforts to elaborate alternative architectural production models on an all but stale Berlin housing market in the early 2000s. They were instrumental in the development of a new building approach - co-housing - which foresaw the major involvement of their clients in the building process and lead to a new type of architecture fusing a client's creativity with the strong design vision of the architect. In order to understand the role of architecture in urban ecosystems, in 2015 he founded together with Christian Burkhard the research-platform Quest. Prof. Florian Köhl was visiting professor at the University of Kassel, he researched and taught for several years at the Technical University of Berlin and the Bartlett School of Architecture, London. He is also a co-founder of the NBBA (Network of Co-housing Architects in Berlin), Teameleven and Instant City, Berlin.

21:00 - 22:00 Issue #6 / KAUNAS Mentor #6: Sonja Dragović, Lisbon (Digital FAP Fellow)

Sonja Dragović is a PhD candidate and a researcher at the Center for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies – DINÂMIA’CET-Iscte at the University Institute of Lisbon, where she is pursuing doctoral studies at the Department of Architecture and Urbanism as a scholarship holder of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology. She graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Montenegro and completed the 4CITIES master's degree in urban studies at the Free University of Brussels (ULB) in 2015. Her research interests include socially engaged architectural practices, commons, urban social movements, and the interplay between activism and urban governance. Her own activist efforts focus on working with local communities toward improving participatory methods, public policies, and shared spaces. She is the author and co-author of several books, research papers, expert reports, and policy proposals related to these issues. She is a member of activist and research collectives KANA/ko ako ne arhitekt (Podgorica) and Laboratório de Estudos Urbanos (Lisbon), and one of the editors of LeftEast.

22:00 - 23:00 Talk prof. Kyong Park, Seoul/San Diego [2086: Together How?]

Kyong Park is a professor in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego (since 2007) and was the founding director of StoreFront for Art and Architecture in New York (1982–1998); the International Center for Urban Ecology in Detroit (1998–2001); and the Centrala Foundation for Future Cities in Rotterdam (2005–2006). There, he co-produced Lost Highway Expedition, an expedition through nine major cities of ex-Yugoslavia and Albania in 25 days, in which several hundred people participated [2006]. He was a curator for the Gwangju Biennale (1997) and the Artistic Director and Chief Curator for the Anyang Public Art Project 2010 in Korea, where he curated 30 projects and commissioned 23 international artists, including Suzanne Lacy, Marjetica Potrč, Rick Lowe, Raumlabor, Lot-ek, Mass Studies, Chan-Kyong Park. Kyong Park was also a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University (1996/97), Visiting Chair of Urbanism at the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture (2000-2001), and the editor of “Urban Ecology: Detroit and Beyond,” a book on his projects, with contributions from 32 architects, artists and critics [2005]. His solo exhibitions are Kyong Park: New Silk Road at the Museo de Arte Contemporàneo de Castilla y León in Spain (2009–10), and Imagining New Eurasia, a sequence of three research art exhibitions that visualized continental and urban relations between East and West, which was commissioned and exhibited at the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju, South Korea (2015–18). He is the author of Urban Ecology: Detroit and Beyond (2005) and Imagining Eurasia: Visualizing A Continental History (2019).

23:00 - 02:00 Discussion with a break

LATE NIGHT SESSION (3rd wave)

02:00 - 03:00 Issue #7: DOCOMOMO Mentor #7: Aleksandra Globokar, Melbourne (Correspondent)

03:00 - 04:00 Issue #8: KAUNAS Mentor #8: Urša Komac, Sydney (Correspondent)

Urša Komac is a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Academic Programs in Architecture at Western Sydney University. She is a registered architect from Europe and holds a BA in Architecture, MSc in Landscape Architecture from the University of Ljubljana and a PhD from Barcelona School of Architecture. She has worked as an architect and as an architectural critic for more than 20 years. She has taught at the Boston Architectural College, the Barcelona School of Architecture, the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and Canberra. In 2018 she was a Visiting Research Fellow at Tokyo University of the Arts and a Marie Curie Fellow at the Barcelona School of Architecture, exploring connections between academia and practice. From 2015-17 she was a CI on an OLT teaching grant, exploring new paths for a PhD in architecture. Her research interests are architecture and the city, public space, heritage and architectural education. In addition to several articles, she co-authored a monograph on architect Bogdan Bogdanovic. She received the Piranesi Award for the Rest Areas for the Bicycle Paths in the Slovene Karst with Spela Kuhar. Her Observation Points in Škocjanski zatok were recently selected for the 9th International Biennial of Landscape Architecture and nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award. Her co-authored book (with Pablo Guillen) City Form, Economics and Culture: For the Architecture of the Public Space is out in 2020.

04:00 - 05:00 Issue #9: CONTINEO Mentor #9: Daniel Languré, Mexico City (Correspondent)

Daniel de León Languré Bachelor of Architecture (ITESM 2012) and M. Arch (PUC 2017). Since 2013 and in parallel with his own practice, he has worked with local studios as Residente de obra and Project Architect. He was co-founder of Diseño Espacial (2013-2019)l, an architectural office that explored diverse aesthetic, perfomatic and construction practices around Mexico city’s peripheria. Before and after his M. Arch degree he took diploma courses focused on the history of prehispanic and colonial architecture in México. In 2017 he started his participation as a teacher assistant and professor in universities in both Chile and Mexico. In 2019 he was commissioned as a curator of an Associated Project for the 2019 Lisbon Architecture Triennale and has participated as an Academic Representant in the 2020 Quito Panamerican Architecture Biennale. In 2021 his work was exhibited at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale as part of the Prishtina Public Archipielago and Co-habitats section. He is currently part of the British office based in Mexico OBVdS Workshops as a project architect and is also in charge of his independent practice Intermedio, an studio interested in the manner in which socially and politically relevant questions of Mexican society are raised through the architectural representation of utopian approaches. Retired soccer fan, closet drummer and nostalgic of Frank Zappa and Italian progressive rock.

MORNING SESSION (Wrap-up & Solutions)

9:00 - 10:00 Issue #10: KAUNAS Mentor #10: Merve Bedir, Istanbul (Correspondent)

Merve Bedir is an architect. Her work focuses on infrastructures of hospitality and mobility. A second line of work refers to the collective intelligences and imaginaries of landscape. She is a postdoc researcher in Critical Media Lab, Basel, and tutor at Design Academy Eindhoven. She holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology, and a BArch from Middle East Technical University in Ankara. She is a co-initiator of Aformal Academy in Pearl River Delta region, Black Book Assembly in Hong Kong, Kitchen Workshop in Gaziantep, and Center for Spatial Justice in Istanbul. Merve's current design project involvements include a smart agriculture facility in Ningde, and Postane repair and regeneration project in Istanbul. Merve curated Vocabulary of Hospitality, Istanbul and Rotterdam (2014 and 2022); uncommon river, Plovdiv (2015); and co-curated Automated Landscapes (2017-19). Her work has taken part in Istanbul Design Biennale (several editions), Urbanism and Architecture Biennale Shenzhen (several editions), Sao Paulo Architecture Biennale (2017), and Venice Architecture Biennale (2021); and most recently exhibited in Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum (2023). Merve co-chairs Rethinking Partnerships panel of United International Architects Conference in 2023. Her work was funded by Prins Claus Funds, European Cultural Foundation, United Nations Development Program, among others. Her projects were reviewed in The Guardian, Metropolismag, Avery Review, and Frieze Magazine. 

10:00 - 13:00 Presentations of solutions and review of the issues Mentor #10: Yvette Vašourkov��, Prague (Correspondent)  

Yvette Vašourková (*1976, Brno, Czechoslovakia) studied architecture and urban design at the Berlage Institute in the Netherlands as well as at Faculty of Architecture of the Czech Technical University in Prague, where she completed her PhD with a theses title: The Importance of a Metropolitan Palace for Sustainable. City. She is co-founder of Centre for Central European Architecture (CCEA) a non-profit organization and with Igor Kovačević she founded the architecture firm MOBA studio. She is member of Woking Group New European Bauhaus ACE. She was nominated as Architect of the Year 2016 by Czech Chamber of Architects. She is active as an architect, a curator and an initiator of urban transformations. Recently she is involved in in the project Negrelli Viaduct - The Opportunity for Creative City, which was awarded by Czech Architecture Award in 2017. In 2019  she was a guest professor at L´ESA Paris. She is leading design studio at Archip, international school of architecture Prague and she is guiding students of doctoral studies at Faculty of Architecture, CTU Prague. She will conduct her post doc research as Fulbright visiting scholar 23/24 at Pratt Institute New York.

13:00 - 14:00 Summary, Final Remarks, Closing

[the-beef-man]

Bro what? There's internal AI tooling. I don't use it because I don't like it, but Gerrit literally has AI auto suggest during code reviews. They use AI to take meeting notes. You can use AI to start your design doc. There's actually loads of little AI features for docs. There's even live coding suggestions, but I'm not in Google 3 (hence using Gerrit) so I don't know much about that one, just that some of my friends use it.

Like don't get me wrong, I think there are a lot of ways AI is dogshit, and I 100% think the hackathon they did to try and see if any engineers could get Gemini to do anything useful was funny, but it's 100% being used internally. But maybe not necessarily in the ways we're trying to sell it.

I don't talk about it much but I do work at Google and I just want to contribute, as a small addendum to the wider conversation about AI, and how much it sucks, and how stupid it is, and how if you make garlic oil like it tells you to you will give botulism to your entire family -

we don't use it.

like internally. we don't use it.

I mean that we don't use it for anything. because we know it's years away from being better than human judgment in basically any way. sometimes they try to encourage us to use it, for low stakes things, like drafting an e-mail or something. and mostly we don't.

we are the ones MAKING AI and SELLING AI and we don't actually use AI because we know it sucks.

stocks are up through so that's something

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BML Munjal University: Redefining Higher Education with Innovation and Excellence

Located in the vibrant city of Gurugram, Haryana, BML Munjal University (BMU) is a premier institution dedicated to nurturing future leaders. Named after the visionary founder of the Hero Group, the university is committed to delivering quality education and creating a transformative learning environment. BMU's focus on innovation, research, and industry-driven curricula sets it apart as a hub for academic and professional growth.

Academic ProgramsBML Munjal University offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines like:

Engineering and Technology: Cutting-edge programs focusing on AI, robotics, and sustainable technology.

Management and Business: Including flagship MBA and BBA programs emphasizing real-world problem-solving and leadership skills.

Law: Programs designed to create ethical and skilled legal professionals.

Economics and Commerce: Courses aimed at developing critical thinking and analytical skills.

Each program is carefully curated with inputs from leading academicians and industry experts, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education.

Experiential Learning ApproachBMU is renowned for its experiential learning model, which blends theoretical knowledge with practical application. Through live projects, internships, and global immersion programs, students gain hands-on experience, preparing them for challenges in the professional world. The university also collaborates with global institutions, including Imperial College London, for student exchanges and research initiatives.

World-Class InfrastructureThe university boasts a sprawling campus equipped with:

Advanced laboratories and innovation hubs.

Smart classrooms with interactive learning tools.

A well-stocked library offering both physical and digital resources.

Sports and recreational facilities promoting holistic development.

BMU’s green campus provides an inspiring environment for students to thrive academically and personally.

Industry ConnectionsBMU maintains strong ties with leading corporations, ensuring students have opportunities to engage with industry professionals. Regular workshops, guest lectures, and career fairs are held to bridge the gap between academics and industry needs. The university's placement cell works tirelessly to connect students with top recruiters like Deloitte, KPMG, Hero MotoCorp, and EY.

Faculty ExcellenceAt BMU, learning is driven by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to mentoring and guiding students. Many faculty members bring rich industry experience and international exposure, providing students with diverse perspectives.

Student Life at BMUThe vibrant campus life at BMU fosters creativity, collaboration, and cultural diversity. Students can participate in various clubs, societies, and events like:

Cultural fests: Showcasing talent and fostering teamwork.

Hackathons and competitions: Encouraging innovation and technical prowess.

Community outreach programs: Promoting social responsibility.

Such activities ensure students develop leadership skills and build meaningful connections.

Scholarships and Financial AidBMU is committed to making quality education accessible to all. The university offers a range of scholarships based on academic merit, financial need, and sports achievements. These scholarships aim to support talented students in achieving their dreams.

ConclusionBML Munjal University is more than just an institution; it’s a transformative experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values to excel in their chosen fields. With its emphasis on innovation, experiential learning, and global outlook, BMU is shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

To know more about courses, admissions, and campus life, visit their official website or connect with their admissions team. Start your journey with BMU today and unlock a world of opportunities!

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How to Get Hired in the Data Science Industry: A Complete Guide

The demand for data science professionals continues to soar as companies leverage data to drive business decisions. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to pivot your career, getting hired in the data science industry requires a strategic approach, solid skills, and relevant experience. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you land your dream job in the data science field.

1. Master the Basics

To start, you'll need a strong foundation in:

Mathematics and Statistics: Core concepts like probability, regression, and hypothesis testing are essential.

Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python or R is a must, alongside libraries like NumPy, pandas, and scikit-learn.

Data Visualization Tools: Tools like Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib are critical to presenting data insights effectively.

Machine Learning Algorithms: Learn about supervised and unsupervised learning, including decision trees, clustering, and neural networks.

💡 Pro Tip: Supplement your learning by watching videos like this data science full course, which offers comprehensive insights into the field.

2. Gain Practical Experience

Employers value hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge. Here's how to build your portfolio:

Complete Projects: Work on datasets from platforms like Kaggle or UCI Machine Learning Repository. Showcase projects that solve real-world problems.

Internships: Gain industry exposure by interning with companies looking for data science interns.

Freelance Work: Offer your skills on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr to work on smaller data-related projects.

3. Build a Strong Portfolio

A strong portfolio showcases your skills and ability to handle complex datasets. Include:

Case Studies: Detail the problem, your approach, and the results.

Code Repositories: Share your work on GitHub for potential employers to review.

Interactive Visualizations: Include dashboards or presentations to demonstrate your storytelling skills with data.

4. Upskill with Advanced Certifications

Data science certifications from reputable institutions add credibility to your profile. Some popular programs include:

Advanced certifications in Data Science and AI

Specializations in Machine Learning or Big Data Analytics

Executive programs designed for industry professionals

5. Network Actively

Networking can open doors to hidden job opportunities.

Join Data Science Communities: Participate in discussions on LinkedIn or data science forums.

Attend Events: Go to meetups, hackathons, or webinars to connect with industry leaders.

Leverage Alumni Networks: Connect with alumni from your certification programs for referrals.

6. Prepare for Interviews

Interview preparation involves both technical and behavioral aspects.

Brush Up on Basics: Revisit algorithms, SQL queries, and data wrangling techniques.

Solve Mock Problems: Practice on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.

Master Behavioral Questions: Prepare answers to questions about teamwork, challenges, and your contributions.

7. Apply Strategically

Tailor Your Resume: Highlight relevant skills, certifications, and projects in every application.

Target Companies: Apply to firms that align with your career goals, from startups to established tech giants.

Use Job Portals: Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor are great for finding data science roles.

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Conclusion

Landing a job in the data science industry is achievable with the right skills, experience, and strategy. Start by mastering the fundamentals, gaining practical experience, and networking actively. Upskilling through certifications and resources like this comprehensive course will set you apart from the competition.

Take the first step today and move closer to your dream career in data science! 🚀

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What extracurricular activities are available for students?

Extracurricular activities are a vital part of student life at Mumbai’s MBA colleges, offering Top MBA PGDM Colleges In Mumbai opportunities to enhance skills, network, and strike a balance between academics and personal growth. These activities span a wide range of interests, from professional development to sports, arts, and social service, ensuring students have a holistic experience. Here’s a closer look at the diverse extracurricular offerings:

1. Student-Run Committees and Clubs

MBA colleges in Mumbai are known for their vibrant student-led committees and clubs that cater to various professional and personal interests:

Academic and Professional Clubs: These focus on enhancing subject-specific knowledge and skills. Examples include the Finance Club, Marketing Club, Operations Club, and Business Analytics Club. International School of Design Kandivali, Mumbai Events like case competitions, workshops, and guest lectures are frequently organized.

Cultural and Creative Clubs: For students inclined towards creativity, colleges have dance, music, theater, and photography clubs. These clubs host events such as talent shows, cultural nights, and photography contests.

Sports Clubs: Many institutions encourage physical fitness and teamwork through sports clubs that organize inter- and intra-college tournaments for cricket, football, basketball, table tennis, and more.

2. Festivals and Events

Mumbai’s MBA colleges host a variety of cultural, academic, and sports festivals that serve as major attractions:

Cultural Fests: Events like NMIMS’ Euphoria and SPJIMR’s Ojas celebrate art, music, and dance, bringing students together in a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere.

Management Fests: These include case study competitions, business plan contests, quizzes, and simulation games. Examples include JBIMS’ Strategym and IIT Bombay’s Avenues.

Sports Fests: Colleges organize sports fests such as Athlos at SJMSOM, encouraging students to showcase their athletic skills.

3. Social Initiatives

Many MBA colleges emphasize community engagement through social service activities:

CSR Clubs: Students participate in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, including fundraising, community education programs, and environmental initiatives. Whistling Woods International, (WWI) Mumbai

Volunteering: Institutions like SPJIMR have social impact programs where students work with NGOs, rural communities, or underprivileged groups, developing empathy and leadership skills.

4. Entrepreneurial Activities

For aspiring entrepreneurs, colleges offer incubation centers, innovation labs, and startup clubs. These initiatives provide mentorship, networking opportunities, and platforms like hackathons and pitch competitions. NMIMS’ Atal Incubation Center and SPJIMR’s Start-Up Saturday are notable examples.

5. Networking and Leadership Opportunities

Students can hone leadership skills by organizing events, managing clubs, or participating in conferences and industry meetups. Leadership roles in committees like placement, alumni relations, and event management offer real-world experience in planning and execution.

6. Adventure and Wellness Activities

Adventure clubs organize treks, camping trips, and outdoor activities that foster teamwork and The Second Wind, (TSW) Mumbai mental well-being. Yoga and meditation sessions are also promoted as part of wellness initiatives.

Conclusion

Extracurricular activities at Mumbai’s MBA colleges are designed to complement academic pursuits, enabling students to develop diverse skills, discover new passions, and build lasting connections. These experiences not only enrich personal growth but also prepare students for well-rounded careers, making them adaptable, confident, and socially responsible leaders.

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Unlock Your Career Potential with I Business Institute

Education is the key to unlocking a brighter future, and finding the right institution can set you on the path to success. For students aspiring to pursue management studies, the I Business Institute stands out as a beacon of excellence. Offering top-tier programs, this institute is tailored to meet the needs of ambitious learners looking to make their mark in the business world.

Why Choose I Business Institute?

The I Business Institute is not just a place for learning; it’s a platform for transformation. With a focus on equipping students with real-world skills, this institute blends academic rigor with practical experience. Here’s why students prefer this institution:

Comprehensive Curriculum: The courses at the I Business Institute are designed to cover every facet of business management, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the corporate world.

Expert Faculty: Learning from experienced professionals makes all the difference. The faculty here brings years of industry experience to the classroom, providing insights you won’t find in textbooks.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: From modern classrooms to fully equipped labs, the institute offers facilities that enhance the learning experience.

Placement Assistance: The I Business Institute has a dedicated placement cell that helps students secure internships and full-time positions with leading companies.

Programs Offered

The I Business Institute caters to a diverse range of interests and career goals. Popular programs include:

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): This flagship program prepares students for leadership roles in various sectors.

Short-Term Certification Courses: Ideal for those looking to gain niche skills quickly.

Executive Programs: Tailored for working professionals who wish to upskill while continuing their careers.

Each program is carefully structured to include practical projects, industry exposure, and workshops, ensuring students are job-ready upon graduation.

Student-Centric Learning Environment

At the I Business Institute, the focus is on creating a learning environment that supports and motivates students. Here’s what makes it student-friendly:

Personalized Mentorship: Every student gets individual attention, ensuring their unique needs are met.

Interactive Learning Methods: Through group discussions, case studies, and presentations, learning becomes engaging and effective.

Extracurricular Activities: From cultural fests to business hackathons, students have ample opportunities to develop their talents beyond academics.

Inclusive Community: The institute fosters a culture of inclusivity, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds.

Real-Life Success Stories

Nothing speaks louder than the success of alumni. Graduates of the I Business Institute are thriving in their respective fields, thanks to the strong foundation they received here. From multinational corporations to thriving startups, the alumni network of the institute is extensive and inspiring.

Preparing for a Global Career

In today’s interconnected world, global exposure is crucial. The I Business Institute partners with international organizations to provide students with opportunities like:

Study-abroad programs

Internships with global companies

Guest lectures by international faculty

These initiatives ensure that students are prepared to excel in a globalized business environment.

Admission Process Made Easy

Getting into the I Business Institute is straightforward and transparent. The admission process focuses on assessing a candidate’s potential and passion for learning. Key steps include:

Filling out an online application.

Clearing the entrance examination (if applicable).

Attending a personal interview to showcase your motivation and career goals.

The institute also provides guidance to help students understand the process and secure their seats seamlessly.

Conclusion

Choosing the right institute can make all the difference in your career. With its focus on excellence, innovation, and student development, the I Business Institute is the ideal choice for aspiring business leaders. Whether you’re looking to build foundational skills or take your career to the next level, this institute provides the resources, guidance, and support you need to succeed.

Take the first step toward your dream career today. Explore what the I Business Institute has to offer and unlock endless possibilities for your future.

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How are the MBA/PGDM programs in Mumbai structured?

Introduction

Overview of Mumbai as an educational and business hub.

Importance of understanding the program structure when choosing an Top MBA PGDM Colleges In Mumbai.

General differences between MBA and PGDM programs in terms of structure and approach.

1. Duration and Format of the Programs

Full-Time Programs

Typically two years with a mix of academic and practical components.

Executive MBA/PGDM

Designed for working professionals, with shorter durations (12-18 months). Indian School of Management & Studies, (ISMS) Mumbai

Part-Time and Online Programs

Flexible schedules for professionals, lasting 2-3 years.

Integrated Programs

Combining undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for a five-year course.

2. Academic Structure

Core Curriculum

Focus on foundational subjects like marketing, finance, operations, and human resources.

First-year coursework usually includes compulsory subjects for all specializations.

Elective Courses

Allow students to customize their learning in the second year.

Range of electives offered, from data analytics to entrepreneurship.

3. Internship and Practical Components

Summer Internship Program

Typically spanning 8-12 weeks after the first year.

Provides exposure to real-world business challenges.

Live Projects and Industry Exposure

Hands-on opportunities to work on ongoing projects with companies. Kaizen School of Business Management, (KSBM) Mumbai

Capstone Projects

Comprehensive assignments to solve a real-world business problem, integrating all learned concepts.

4. Specialization Tracks

Overview of popular specializations offered by Mumbai colleges.

Marketing, finance, operations, HR, and data analytics.

Structure of specialization: mix of core and elective courses.

5. Pedagogical Approach

Case-Based Learning

Discussion and analysis of real-world business scenarios.

Classroom and Online Learning

Hybrid structures leveraging online tools and in-person interactions.

Workshops and Seminars

Regular sessions with industry leaders and academicians.

6. Global and Industry Exposure

Student Exchange Programs

Opportunities to study abroad and gain international exposure.

Corporate Interface

Frequent interaction with top executives through guest lectures and corporate sessions. The Second Wind, (TSW) Mumbai

7. Evaluation and Assessment

Continuous Assessment

Quizzes, assignments, presentations, and mid-term exams.

End-Term Examinations

Comprehensive assessments to test the understanding of core subjects.

Skill-Based Evaluations

Focus on soft skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

8. Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

Importance of student clubs, committees, and cultural events in holistic development.

Examples of popular events like management fests, hackathons, and case competitions.

9. Final Placement Preparation

Integration of placement training, mock interviews, and GD preparation into the program.

Focus on aligning academic learning with industry expectations.

Conclusion

Summary of how Mumbai’s MBA/PGDM programs are designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

Encouragement to research individual colleges to identify the best-fit program structure.

Final thought on how a well-structured program can shape a successful career in business and management.