Interview with Raveena Punjabi, TYBAF Sem 5 Topper 2014-15, Jai Hind College

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Name – Raveena Punjabi

College Name – Jai Hind college

Course Name – BAF

Rank in TY Sem V : 1st rank

GPA / Percentage: GPA-7, 90.50%

1) Tell us about yourself?
I’m a pure accounting student pursuing BAF in jaihind college and also Pursuing CMA ( Cost and management accountancy) a professional course.
I’m a very simple personality and focused about what I do. I have been a consistent topper of all semesters of BAF.

2) How does it feel to be a Topper of the college in TY Sem V exams?
It feels great and proud to be a topper of sem5. Its a proud moment to see all the professors, parents and friends happy with my success.

3) Whom will you credit your success to?
Mom, definitely.  She has been with me throughout the journey. Supported me all the way. She used to be very careful about my food.
Also my professors and friends were a great support.

4) Did you start preparing from the first day of your TY Sem V?
Not really from the 1st day but I was very regular with my studies.

5) How did you study for Sem V?
I made my own notes for every subject. I referred various texts books for more examples and practice.

6) Which are the easy subjects in Sem V?
Well, every subject is easy if we know the subject. But the ans to this question is costing and management accounting were easy subjects.

7) Any special way of writing the answers? Do you write answers in bullet points or in paragraphs?
Its always advisable to write the answers in bullet points.

8) How do you crack case studies in theory and practical subjects?
Read the question twice if its a case study because its meant to be subjective.

9) Did you draw any diagram in any paper? Is it mandatory? Does it help to get more marks?
No diagrams are required for any paper as such.

10)Any specific study pattern adopted i.e. timetable / how many hours per subject per day etc.?
Study regularly and do no leave any subject even if you know that subject. Studying each subject 2 hours a day is sufficient.

11) How do you fight against mood swings and distractions during exam preparation?
I listen music and talk to friends to fight against mood swings and distractions.

12) If you are made the Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University, what changes would you like to initiate in Indian education system?
I would like to update the study material and make it much useful to the practical corporate world.

13) Many students prepare sincerely but constantly live under fear that they are not from big college / not from English medium and eventually lose confidence. What message would you like to these students?
Just be confident and do not worry about the crowd. The crowd will speak even if you succeed.
14) Through this struggle and success, what have you learned? What is the wisdom of life and competition? 

I have learned to be focused and confident.
Competition is everywhere and its difficult to face it if not focused.
Work hard silently and let success make noise.

15) Your feedback for BAF.co.in?
Its an amazing initiative taken by the site by felicitating and recognising the toppers and success stories of students like me.

 

COURTESY: SIMRAN MANSINGHANI


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