‘No price is too high for a bull or too low for a bear.’ As a naïve student of science this statement left me completely baffled. But my unyielding thirst for knowledge and analytical mind compelled me to probe into the depth of this statement, and this triggered my interest in the dynamic yet exciting world of business. A visit to my father’s real estate office had me intrigued by the amount of planning, organization and effort that goes into running a successful business. Moreover, listening to discussions on business, finance and management by virtue of being part of a family involved in diverse businesses including real estate, gas stations and a consumer electronics distribution house also instilled in me a desire to be a part of this success and take it to higher levels.
A logical and scientific bent of mind, however, encouraged me to pursue Science as my choice of undergraduate study in high school. Studying Physics and Chemistry at a higher level made me understand the fundamental principles that the world is based on. Mathematics helped to sharpen my numerical abilities and solving complex problems taught me the importance of perseverance. I believe that my natural inclination and proficiency in Mathematics will prove to be highly beneficial when I study Business, as commercial organizations use Mathematics in everything, accounting, inventory management, marketing, sales forecasting and financial analysis.
My newfound interest in this field has made me an avid reader of ‘The Economic Times’, a business daily and Business Week, a weekly magazine. My latest read, ‘The Adventure Capitalist’ by Conor Woodman is an excellent example of entrepreneurship at it’s finest. It has given me a whole new perspective on global economics by effectively demonstrating how local economies in different parts of the world function.
To supplement my learning and interest, I spent my last two summers interning at a