Getting the most out of a year’s work in India requires
great courage, patience and dedication. Here are a few points of advice to make
your time worthwhile in Hubli-Dharwad:
- First and foremost, come with an open mind! Unless you have one, you will neither learn much from the experience nor be able to make a significant contribution.
- Once you are here, always keep your eyes and ears open to soak up as much as you can while working, traveling, socializing etc.
- Loosen yourself up, be flexible. This not only helps you in adjusting to the new environment but also in solving problems, building relations, understanding cultures and enjoying your experience here.
- Try to learn the Kannada language. This will help in building relations with the locals beyond the customary “Namaskara” and “Hello”.
- Socialize with other fellows – go out for dinners, explore new places together, attend all the monthly fellows’ meetings, etc. This is another great way of learning and making life-long friends while in Hubli-Dharwad.
- Take initiative and ownership of your work. New ideas are continuously generated and experimented in the Sandbox. Take this opportunity to play with innovative ideas and hone your entrepreneurial skills.
- Right mindset – for instance, flexible, willing to deal with minor inconveniences, eager to take initiatives and calculative risks – is an important requirement for Sandbox Fellows to excel in their ventures. Not everyone starts with the right mindset but it’s never too late to get into it.
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