In 1922, Mahatma Gandhi sent a telegram to a fellow freedom fighter that read; “First decisive battle for India’s freedom won. Congratulations”. A little over a decade ago, these iconic words rang out once again in the central hall of the Indian Parliament. As I sat on its hallowed benches, I learnt of a man who embodied impactful stewardship. His selfless dedication and unwavering spirit has made him one of my greatest role models. His name was Baba Kharak Singh and he was my second great-grandfather.
Over the years, I have strived to emulate what he espoused by his actions. As an eleven-year-old, I organized and performed at a neighborhood concert to honor our fallen soldiers in the Kargil War. The accompanying fundraiser helped us raise …show more content…
Leveraging past experiences, I’d like to make a difference to incoming students with limited global exposure. As an Indian at the University of Illinois, I was intimately aware of the challenges faced by international students to integrate within the student body. I witnessed how students would form silos based on nationality, often at the detriment of collaborative diversity. As an MBAA Cabinet member, I would work towards providing formal and informal support to a diverse set of students across nationalities. Additionally, as an admissions ambassador, I would endeavor to be a point of contact for students during the application process. While researching schools, I noticed a paucity of visual content highlighting the unique aspects of student life at Fuqua. Using my experience with photography and video, I’d take the initiative and work with student organizations and groups to highlight the opportunities available at the school and the community at …show more content…
As a Project Manager at Illinois Business Consulting, the largest student run consulting organization in the United States, I led cross cultural teams on projects with Fortune 500 companies and collaborated on project acquisitions. Conversely, as an entrepreneur in India, I have helped expand our family owned business across sectors. The diverse experiences have helped me become a more vocal leader, and one that has managed teams both inside and outside my own organization. Working through the economic and political uncertainties of a developing country has made me a more decisive leader and amidst ethical dilemmas, I have endeavored to lead with integrity. However, to become a true leader of consequence, I realize that I must affect change on a larger scale. At Fuqua, I believe that I will a get a platform to think big and make a difference. The education, experiences and network will help me grow and challenge myself every step of the way. I would like to exemplify each of the six ‘Team Fuqua Principles’, but given a single choice it would be Impactful
Over the years, I have strived to emulate what he espoused by his actions. As an eleven-year-old, I organized and performed at a neighborhood concert to honor our fallen soldiers in the Kargil War. The accompanying fundraiser helped us raise …show more content…
Leveraging past experiences, I’d like to make a difference to incoming students with limited global exposure. As an Indian at the University of Illinois, I was intimately aware of the challenges faced by international students to integrate within the student body. I witnessed how students would form silos based on nationality, often at the detriment of collaborative diversity. As an MBAA Cabinet member, I would work towards providing formal and informal support to a diverse set of students across nationalities. Additionally, as an admissions ambassador, I would endeavor to be a point of contact for students during the application process. While researching schools, I noticed a paucity of visual content highlighting the unique aspects of student life at Fuqua. Using my experience with photography and video, I’d take the initiative and work with student organizations and groups to highlight the opportunities available at the school and the community at …show more content…
As a Project Manager at Illinois Business Consulting, the largest student run consulting organization in the United States, I led cross cultural teams on projects with Fortune 500 companies and collaborated on project acquisitions. Conversely, as an entrepreneur in India, I have helped expand our family owned business across sectors. The diverse experiences have helped me become a more vocal leader, and one that has managed teams both inside and outside my own organization. Working through the economic and political uncertainties of a developing country has made me a more decisive leader and amidst ethical dilemmas, I have endeavored to lead with integrity. However, to become a true leader of consequence, I realize that I must affect change on a larger scale. At Fuqua, I believe that I will a get a platform to think big and make a difference. The education, experiences and network will help me grow and challenge myself every step of the way. I would like to exemplify each of the six ‘Team Fuqua Principles’, but given a single choice it would be Impactful