Amity University Gwalior: Interview with Abhishek Singh (Student)

Established in 2010, Amity University (AU) Gwalior offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level degree programmes in management, engineering, medical, law, etc. AU Gwalior was established by the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF), New Delhi which is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Careers360 brings you an exclusive interview with Abhishek Singh, who is presently pursuing Master of Business Administration programme In his interview to Careers360, Tanmay has shared his life experience at the university. What is life like inside AU Gwalior? How did he select his career path? And other things about the university. To know more about the experiences of an Amity University student go through the full interview of Abhishek Singh with Careers360.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself such as from which place are you from?

Abhishek: I am from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. I am from a Maths background and also worked as an intern in pharmaceutical agencies after my bachelor's which helped me experience real-life work environments. Throughout my career, I’ve noticed that I’ve always been good with numbers and handling data. I’m looking to leverage everything I’ve learned in university and get some hands-on work experience.

Careers360: Presently which course are you pursuing and in which year are you?

Abhishek: Presently I am pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Amity Business School, Amity University Gwalior. I am a student in my 1st year.

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Careers360: Did you face any difficulty in the initial months when you joined the institute?

Abhishek: The admission department was very supportive at the time of admission. The entire onboarding process was extremely smooth.

Careers360: What activities are offered in the institute? Are there any clubs etc for the various extracurricular activities? Which ones have you taken up and are a part of?

Abhishek: I believe every activity that enhances any individual is conducted at Amity University Gwalior. Here we have various clubs such as Clickers-the photography club, UDC-University Digital Club, Cultural Club, Parikalp-the literature club, and Amitians-the volunteers club. Amity University Gwalior also has an NCC unit which is highly active. Amity also works with National Service Scheme (NSS) which works enthusiastically for society. I have joined Parikalp (the literature club) and participated in the recently organised Open Mic competition. Amity University Gwalior organizes various activities and competitions under all the different clubs for students and encourages them to actively participate in the events.

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Careers360: Describe a typical day at your institute – what do you do from the time you wake up till you go to sleep?

Abhishek: I wake up at 5 am and start my day with a workout and get ready by 7:30 am followed by breakfast. I attend my classes during the daytime and reach home by 6 pm. Around 10 pm I review my day’s work and complete the assignments (if any). I normally sleep around 11-11.30 pm.

Careers360: Tell us about the faculty-student ratio here and the teacher-student relationship in your understanding.

Abhishek: Every student is assigned one faculty member as a Mentor for helping them with any difficulties they face and the faculty-student ratio is 40:1. Faculties at Amity University Gwalior are very helpful and supportive. Under the professional guidance of the experts, students enhance their learning and skills. The curriculum at Amity conforms to the standards and practices of global institutions, including a diverse choice of several CBCS courses that facilitate cross-functional learning. Ragging is strictly prohibited.

Careers360: What all facilities do you have on the campus? What do you like here the most which you feel is unique and differentiating?

Abhishek: Amity University Gwalior houses all the facilities. The sports complex is world classes with provisions for all the sports like Lawn Tennis, Basketball, Cricket etc. The campus has multiple food joints including cafeteria, mess. The students can enjoy their leisure time on campus and they don’t have to leave the campus for food. University also has an ATM, separate gym for girls & boys, state of the art Auditorium with a seating capacity of 600 people, a Central Library, a well-equipped computer lab.

Careers360: How comfortable are your hostels and how about the cleanliness factor over there?

Abhishek: I am not a hosteller but many of my friends stay in the hostel and I have always learned positive reviews from them. As per my knowledge, the rooms are quite spacious with hygienic washrooms, a large dining hall, entertainment hall, round the clock medical assistance with ambulance etc. Housekeeping facilities & laundry services are also provided to the students at no extra cost. The hostels are Wi-Fi enabled.

Careers360: What about the medical facilities? Can you avail requisite medical attention if needed in an emergency?

Abhishek: Amity University Gwalior campus is equipped with two full-time medical practitioners. 24 Hours Ambulance facility and tie-up with the best Hospitals in a city like Apollo & Birla Hospital make us comfortable in terms of medical emergencies. Campus also has a dedicated medical room to provide immediate medical assistance to the students.

Careers360: How do you balance your studies, projects, exams, and other activities?

Abhishek: I assign particular time to every work and thus there's not any workload of projects, studies, and exams. Teachers guide us about time management and help in managing studies, assignments, and personal life.

Careers360: Tell us about the clubs and societies at the campus and how significant are they from your point of view or students’ point of view?

Abhishek: According to me, clubs offer activities that enhance one’s performance in his area of liking. Amity Gwalior offers clickers-the photography club, cultural club, parikalp-the literature club, university digital club(UDC), and Amitians – the volunteers club. Amity University Gwalior has an NCC unit under which a large no. of cadets participate and work.

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Careers360: Is there any in-house magazine or journal for the latest events or happenings at the institute?

Abhishek: Amity University publishes “Amitians”, the University Magazine which is coordinated by students under the guidance of faculty. Amity University Gwalior also provides platforms to the research scholars to work and publish their research

Careers360: What are the popular hangouts at the institute? What, according to you, are the most-visited places nearby?

Abhishek: University has a full-fledged cafeteria in each block, Scorpions Café with the indoor and outdoor sitting facility, Amul Café and a mess. The B block cafeteria according to me is the most visited place because of its beautiful hill view, whereas students love to hang out at the Scorpions Café. Amity university campus also has many lush green gardens where students can hang out with their friends.

Careers360: How do you spend your leisure time at the campus?

Abhishek: I spend my free time usually at the library or in the canteen. Sometimes I also play Badminton and volleyball.

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Careers360: What type of companies come for campus recruitment and what percentage of students get placed every year? How is the recruitment process here?

Abhishek: University ensures placement for all interested and eligible students. Companies from all leading sectors like Retail, E-Comm, Supply Chain, Consulting firms, Banking, Finance, HR, etc visit University and select students through GD/PI. University organises several mock sessions to make students prepare for GD/PI. The students participate actively in placements. Amity University Gwalior has a great track record of on-campus placements.

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