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A Tribute to an amazing teacher- Prof. A F Mathew

I can't really say that I haven't had wonderful teachers. If not for them, I would never have been whatever I am. But here is the best of them all... Prof A. F. Mathew, the sociology professor. One lecture of his and you can never forget him for the rest of your life. We go to his lectures with mind as tranquil as a placid lake. And we come out an hour later in a raging storm of thoughts. He tears down all your prejudices, one at a time. One month of learning from him and the change I feel is palpable. His views in his own words:  http://chroniclesofdementia.blogspot.in/ If there is one thing that I loved consistently over the past month at IIMK, it is Prof. Mathew's lectures. I am beginning to love myself for choosing Kozhikode...

Of Choices, B-schools and what ensues...

Long time since I had been sane enough to write something.. But now I am almost back on track. Life gives us lemons and we are supposed to learn making good lemonade very early. That I did fine. Life also gives us gifts on a platter sometimes. And this looks too good to believe. That too, I had now. Admissions to three (not one, not two) top B-schools of the country came in a span of a month. Sure I expected one, but three.. never. Then comes the tough part of the luck- choosing one of the 3 colleges. Rating the colleges on parameters so crazy that the CAT criteria is put to shame. Choice is what spoils half our life. Landed up in Kozhikode and the city was in a lockdown that day. What an entry to IIM Kozhikode! Intimidated by the seniors in more ways than one. Got trapped in more hostels than one. Hated almost everyone, almost to the extent of getting out of the 'non-violence' concept. 40 days into the course and college, I find the energy, time and peace to get