Hustle & Harmony | Ayushi

  If you had asked me a year ago where I saw myself doing an MBA, I would have probably said “ anywhere that values my hard work ” Because if there is one thing I was sure of: it was how much effort I was willing to put in.  And I did. I prepared for every major MBA exam you could think of. I gave it my all. Every day was a grind. Early mornings, late nights, drowning in books, mock tests, and strategies. I was convinced that my effort would pay off, that all this work would open the doors to my dream school. And yet, the big day did not go as planned (as expected). Still I got great marks in all the exams and got the calls for interviews from the top listed b-schools. Got a spot in few, waitlisted by some and few rejected too. NMAT: When the D-Day Did not Go as Expected I had high expectations for the NMAT, especially since it aligned with my strengths. I approached it with confidence, believing it was my time to shine. But things did not go as planned. External factors...

  “Wait… you are doing an MBA already ? Don’t you want some work experience first?” If I had a rupee for every time I heard that, I would probably be able to afford my morning coffee at a 5-star! But here I am diving into the world of business, marketing, strategy, and much more as a fresher . Well, almost. There is a small twist I have not shared yet... and I will get to that in a bit. Let me walk you through the “why” behind this decision, and maybe you will see it is not as rushed as it seems. I Did not Want to Just Blend In After graduation, most people either jumped into job applications or chose to “figure things out later.” I was not okay with that. I knew I wanted more: more clarity, more structure, more purpose. The MBA path was not just about placements or packages for me. It was about direction. I wanted to understand how businesses work, how brands are built, how products evolve and most importantly, how I could fit into that space while being me . I Found...

  Hey there!   I am Ayushi Srivastava : an upcoming MBA student, content creator, singer, and someone who is figuring out life one step at a time. I recently got admitted into a reputed b-school   for my MBA, and this blog is my personal space to document everything from the before to the beyond of B-school life. Think of it as a mix of personal reflections, tips for fellow aspirants, productivity check-ins, and a few musical notes sprinkled in between. But before this phase, I wore many hats: A Canva enthusiast who turned creative boredom into content A singer who found comfort in melodies during chaos A student who took a gap year and came out stronger (More on that in upcoming blogs ) And now… someone about to step into the buzzing world of MBAs, case studies, PPTs, and self-discovery This space? It’s my digital journal—a safe little corner where I talk about: The chaos before B-school The emotions nobody talks abo...