..is not to take a risk at all.
This is one of my favorite quotes. It makes you trust, hope on something and go for it despite the uncertain outcome. The subject line perhaps describes my state right now. I was at one of the major crossroads of life, wondering what path to take. The decision was perhaps the hardest I had to make. It was a HUGE change for me and everyone that knew me for a quarter century. It was a decision that was parting me and my loved ones – my city, family, people i knew, my hobbies and many more. It was a decision that moved me out of the most comfortable possible comfort zone. The decision that would put me in enormous pressure in many ways – mentally, emotionally, and financially.
The decision was to pursue MBA in the US. Here I am blogging from Los Angeles, California. The orientation program starts tomorrow and I’ll be studying at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.
There sure would be some new experiences this decision would bring about. There are many firsts. I know I’d be crippled in many ways – living without a car (especially in a country such as this), living with a thought of budget in mind, renting a house to live and cooking myself. It’s a different experience. Have to wait and watch where this takes me.
I’d continue writing on this blog as this has already gone through some drastic changes from its inception. Started as a pad for scribbling random thoughts, transformed to a travel and wildlife blog, and now that of an MBA student. It’s disappointing that I might not be able post about my wildlife escapades much now on, but I have a stockpile pending that I’d post whenever I find time. But It won’t be much. For those that want to unsubscribe, hope to connect in future. For the rest, stop wondering what a sellout and wish me luck.
Fight on!
Wish you the very best of luck for your future & wishing you come out with brillant colours as your photographs were..
Best wishes buddy. You will shine as you always did,
All the best. We’ve enjoyed your photos.
Kudos to you!
Good Luck! :)
Good luck Sandeep.! Now you will encounter a different kind of wildlife.! :D
Wishing you the best Sandeep! Glad that you could come out of your comfort zone! Will wait for pending trip reports
All the best man! I am expecting a Redwood photo session sometime soon!
Thanks guys!
hey Sandeep.. Good luck with MBA! :)
You could have used that money and started an Adigas back home dude…MBA/MS is only a way to get a work visa in the US..and the work visa is only a way to pay back your educational loan..How can a kannada brahmin guy be soo utterly naive..
When it comes to overall business cognizance , people like sherry Ganapathy are far superior to the best of the breed that PESIT had to offer..He very smartly said that an MBA makes only the college richer and the individual poorer and 2 years slower..Mere academic ability proven in VTU should be leveraged for technical courses in the US , funded by their State Governments..Not overpriced MBA courses which can be pulled of the net with a life time of savings..
And too bad there isnt even a dowry component to repay debts..
Hey Sandeep… Wish you all the best.
best wishes! u can still travel in the US of A. especially in CA, there are many trekking spots … have a good time there and keep posting.
It’s a step out into the wide world, and here’s wishing you the very best. Hope you’ll keep in touch!
Thanks aaroo, Keerthy, sandeep and deepa!
This is the first time I am reading your blog….wonderful pictures, thoughts and sentiments. I live in the US and have been here over 11 years now. I know its a tough decision about MBA, debt and work visas and the circle of life, however, you are in SoCA. There are tons of national parks in the near vicinity and the adventures will be different.
Wishing you the best and do keep blogging whenever you can!
All the best!!
Thanks Akila!
and thanks Reema (you’d perhaps be the only one who’s still following this from so many years!!)
USC!! That’s great news, congratulations!
Of course I’ll be following the blog. And you can go on wildlife escapades there too; after some months probably, when you’re comfortable with the lifestyle and all.
Wishing you lots of luck!
hey all the best Sandeep.. There is a lot you can find in US for wildlife and photography… ofcourse It is not much like India but there are many more national parks and wildlife sanctuary… But i can understand that you priority will get change..but do visit in your free time and keep posting…
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