When I got selected at Dept of Biological Sciences, TIFR I was not very happy. I was more keen at studying at NCBS, Bangalore as I thought it had a better environment and better research options related to my area of interest. Today I am glad I didn't get through the NCBS final interview.
I had to join TIFR on 1st August 2003. It was my first visit to Bombay. My dad and me got down the train at Bombay Central Station. The first thing I noticed on the platform was the coolies with their characteristic white cap. As we came out of the station my father showed me Maratha Mandir and I immediately remembered that this is the place where DDLJ has been running since the day it was released and then the thought struck me that I am in the city of the film industry. :-)
I had copied the "how to reach" instructions given on the TIFR website, so it was very convenient. Hostel room allotment, Registration, Health Check-up, Bank Account, Orientation around TIFR took the first few days. I settled quite fast but I was not able to connect with the people here. I noticed a lot of cultural differences. I missed my two best friends, for different reasons though. Life was not the same. I had left JNU and both of them behind.
Lab rotations began and ended. I didn't have any choices. I joined the only lab which worked in my interest area- "Immunology"
I had to join TIFR on 1st August 2003. It was my first visit to Bombay. My dad and me got down the train at Bombay Central Station. The first thing I noticed on the platform was the coolies with their characteristic white cap. As we came out of the station my father showed me Maratha Mandir and I immediately remembered that this is the place where DDLJ has been running since the day it was released and then the thought struck me that I am in the city of the film industry. :-)
I had copied the "how to reach" instructions given on the TIFR website, so it was very convenient. Hostel room allotment, Registration, Health Check-up, Bank Account, Orientation around TIFR took the first few days. I settled quite fast but I was not able to connect with the people here. I noticed a lot of cultural differences. I missed my two best friends, for different reasons though. Life was not the same. I had left JNU and both of them behind.
Lab rotations began and ended. I didn't have any choices. I joined the only lab which worked in my interest area- "Immunology"
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