Solstice 2007

It has been 2 full days of fun at ISB. Probably the first clearly chilled weekend here. As such the mood in the campus keeps changing almost as much as the hyderabad weather. 'Solstice' is ISB's reunion event. Started in 2003 it brings alums from all previous batches back to ISB and everyone celebrates their home coming. This year's Solstice apparently had many firsts. With the placement season coming up in about two months, alum interaction to a good degree is centered around that. This time around our placement committee organized a day full of mock interviews conducted by the alums. Around 140 of got a chance to go for a mock and I was among the lucky ones. Good a fairly good idea about my preparation levels !!!

The highlights of Solstice this year were the new 'Events Lounge' created by our batch and the live performance last night by the 'Indian Ocean' band. Our batch was one studious batch. The average CGPA of students is up by 0.2 and everyone studies like hell. So whenever parties and music was played in any of the student villages there was a big hue and cry. So much so that there were heated discussions and meetings with the Deans etc. etc. After all these problems the Student Life Council (SLC) decided to construct a new 'Events Lounge' away from SV-3 near the nursery. It is a beautiful hangout and probably the best getaway that can be built on campus. Everyone is damn impressed. In fact on friday night I even saw some of the die-hard book afficianados at the lounge (Well, McKinsey shortlists are out and so books can probably rest for a few hours). I'm sure all future batches will be thankful to our batch for coming up with the 'Events Lounge'.

Indian Ocean's performance on saturday night was again too good. I have never listened to them live. Boss...The experience was just awesome. To add the the fun there was free booze too. All in all it was a wonderful night. Back to reality today with assignments and pre-reads. Anyhow, three cheers for an amazing Solstice 2007. As our SLC President rightly put it, Solstice 2007 was one of the most successful events in the history of ISB and by far the biggest Solstice ever. 'Class of 2008' rocks.