Jeet Thoughts

Travelling has never been more tedious and annoying. Delayed flights, Entry restrictions, RT-PCR test reports, etc, alongside the risk of being infected with the virus. In this week's episode, Ayaan talks about his arduous journey to and fro the United States.

We also talk about, how he was forced to make decisions on his own, his experience settling into his dorm, and his initial impression after he got there.

Time Stamps:

(00:40) - Expectations before college

(03:50) - Travelling is the worst!

As they say in Manipal, don't give me BT vibes. 

In this week's episode, it' all about GT(good times) vibes with Sai. He now studies in the Manipal Institute of Technology. A chilled-out session talking about student culture in Manipal, exams, parties, and hostel life during COVID-19. He also talks about the physical and mental distress of being admitted to the hospital due to COVID-19. Hop on with us and hope you have a good time :)

Towards the end, we touch upon old school memories, which we will delve into greater detail in part2.

Time Stamps:

(1:35)- Travelling to Manipal ( How a pipe hit my face in the bus and I slept next to a pool of …..) and My first impressions of the City

(6:53) - Coming back for Exams

(8:10) - Cancelled Exam was the best and worst thing that happened

(9:23) - BT times at Edge

(10:13) - Pub Fights

(11:53) - Hostel Life

(13:13) - Marks In college 

(14:00) - Leaving campus due to Covid

(18:38) - Facing COVID alone

(20:19) -Being admitted due to COVID-19

(23:43) - Adjusting all over again and life in quarantine

(26:04) - Reminiscing old memories

(26:34)  - How being vomited on can be memorable( kinda)

(28:40) - Life after 10th grade

In this episode, we have Derwin Watson to talk about, what it took to go against the current. A science student who was on the path to becoming a computer engineer is now pursuing the most unconventional of the unconventional paths to become a professional guitarist, along with studying culinary arts. 

How did he manage to convince his parents, not bother about what orthodox Indian society thinks, beat self-doubt, and stand firm on his path?  

Let's find out in this episode of Jeet Thoughts :)

TimeStamps:

(00:11) - Introduction

(00:40) - Entering the path to become a Musician

(02:34) - How my parents reacted?

(04:10) - My first steps towards my goal(and a slight twist)

(06:08) - Youtube channels which I used to learn from

(06:41) - Balancing 11th and 12th with Guitar practice sessions ( Why I didn't do a really good job at it?)

(08:35) - Pursuing Culinary Arts along with music after 12th, rather than Engineering

(11:00) - My opinion on Graded Music Examinations

(13:55) - Becoming financially viable while pursuing music

(17:59) - Message to Parents and their children regarding acceptance of the uncoventional

(21:40) - Balancing Culinary arts and Music 

(22:22) - Why Culinary arts is a backup for my parents but not me?

It's never easy coming back to India after living outside the country for soo long. In this episode, Tony talks about his quirky, funny, and interesting experiences after returning to India.  About his interaction with the new crowd, making friends in the age of online classes, crossing the language barrier, his road trip to Thrissur on a local bus without being able to read Malayalam (the local language), and much more. 

Time Stamps:

(00:33) - Trying to explain to people where Oman is located!

(02:13) - Making Friends Online

(05:40) - Coping with the Language Barrier

(07:22) - Traveling in a local Bus without being able to read the local signboards

(09:20) - The local Shopping Experience 

(10:50) - Why Staying Abroad can make you gullible?

(12:54) - We are Hopeless at texting people

(15:22) - How to roadkill 101

(17:45) - BitterSweet Emotions ( 2nd Saturday is the Worst and the New Weekend)

How did a 16-year-old rise up to the task of facing 13 papers on accountancy, on which she almost had none to minimal knowledge?

A conversation on why commerce isn't restricted to a B.Com or a CA. How it's possible to walk down the career lane even before completing school. In this episode, we talk with Shivaranjani on her journey towards becoming one of the youngest ACCA affiliates in the world. While most people take it in their 20s, she started while she was just 16. 

The obstacles she faced, resources used, mental health issues, comparing the Indian CA and the ACCA, adapting to the syllabus, etc., I don't think we missed out on anything. 

*ACCA- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

TimeStamps-

(00:16) - What motivated you to write this exam?

(01:00) - How different is it from the typical school syllabus?

(02:44) - Would you recommend taking it from 11th grade itself?

(04:00) - What are the obstacles you faced?

(06:50) - Resources used to prepare

(08:50) - CA vs ACCA

(10:27) - Preparing Mentally

(14:55) - The impact of preparation on the 12th board exam

(16:32) - Last piece of advice

In this episode, we talk with Ishan about what it took to get into one of the best Business Schools in the world - The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. We have covered everything in detail from the Common application, essays, letters of recommendation, extracurriculars, different application cycles, filling up your CV, the Standardised tests and keeping up mental health. 

TimeStamps 

(00:50)- Accepted Schools 

(02:20)- Going about the Application Process 

(07:14)- Application Cycles 

(13:37)- School Examinations to study for and Letters of Recommendation

(23:25)- The Standardised Tests 

(26:28)- Writing your essay 

(29:50)- Financial Aid 

(32:25)- Personal Journey 

(36:20)- Conclusion and What to keep in Mind ?

To move back to India or not to after 10th grade for competitive exam coaching. This can be a very tough decision and there’s neither a right or a wrong. 2 Students; both within the 99th percentile, one stayed back and the other didn’t, talk about the decision on moving back to India. The guest for today and my good friend Mitun moved back to Madurai for his 11th and 12th, aced the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and is a Student of Stanley Medical College, Chennai. We explore his decision in detail. TimeStamps :

(00:34) – To Move Back or to Not to

(1:56) – How did Mitun’s Parents feel about his decision ?

(2:30) - The Importance of Comfort (and Why hostel isn’t the best choice)

(3:16)- Staying on Track with the Stress of the Subjects and the New Environment

(3:30)– Integrated Coaching might be your Solution

(4:05)- Taking Bio- Math, and Why it might not be Necessary ?

(5:08)- The Coaching School Environment (Mahatma Montessori, Madurai)

(6:37) – Extracurriculars in School, I mean sitting on the playground and solving physics

(7:17)– So do I or Do I not move ?Comparing the Pros and Cons

(8:39)- Conclusion, It’s totally upto you!

(9:30)– More on Teachers and Preparation

(10:42)– Final Note

In our First Episode, we talk about the quirky and entertaining aspects of the first major academic decision most Indian students make ! (00:02:00)