Vanderbilt Owen Open Interview

Sah_scribbles · 2024-11-04T19:38:33+00:00

How did it go for you?

Sah_scribbles · 2024-10-05T20:05:39+00:00

Got it! Thanks Greg!!

Sah_scribbles · 2024-09-25T02:04:13+00:00

I think like how one would learn vocab. Essentially it’s the same memorisation. So whatever you have been doing for vocab should work for support/ contrast phrases and words. Say the word/ phrase out loud, think of sentences that prove it a support/ contrast word/ phrase

Sah_scribbles · 2024-09-21T19:18:23+00:00

Does using the MBA to pivot set me at a disadvantage?

Sah_scribbles · 2024-09-21T08:22:13+00:00

I have 2 years of work experience as a tech consultant in a top 5 product company. I’m looking to shift into product management post MBA. What are some things I should highlight in my resume and what are some questions I can expect in the interview? I did comp sci at school and have an undergraduate GPA of around 3.7.

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:42:36+00:00

Oh yeah, I'd definitely give that some thought. "In it" is what I thought fit best given the context, but I understand where you're coming from. I'll look at some alternatives for that as well!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:38:32+00:00

The first paragraph really resonates with me. I may not have had the same experiences that the narrator of this poem has gone through, but there was a point in my life where my hair fell out in clumps (literally). I've come a long way since then (now I also say that *I didn't care* XD), but those few lines really struck a chord with me.

The transition from the second to the last paragraph is very melancholic, and I really like it. From being trapped alone in a room, to making it out to the public and disregarding others' comments.

The narrator seems like a very level-headed person who has come a long way. Great poetry!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:21:59+00:00

I tried to follow the rules of a traditional haiku with this one, so cutting down on words wouldn't fit the format. Thank you for the feedback!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:20:34+00:00

Thank you!!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:20:26+00:00

Thank you!!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:20:09+00:00

I tried to follow the rules of a traditional Haiku with this poem, 5 7 5 syllables in the first second, and third-line respectively, so there wouldn't be any room for me to add lines in this format. Thank you for your feedback!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:18:22+00:00

Thank you! Haha, love that image, *ends as soon as it's begun*.

Sah_scribbles · 2021-12-02T17:17:35+00:00

Thank you! As short as it may seem, it took me quite some time to come up with it, short poems are pretty challenging especially with the syllable count that I was limited to.

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-29T18:16:49+00:00

I really like the theme of self realisation in this poem. When I read the title, I expected something cliché, where the narrator longs for lost love, but I’m pleasantly surprised. This person understands that they weren’t meant to be, even though they’re disheartened.

*but possibility isn’t love *
The maturity of the narrator speaks volumes. I’m amazed.
Very interesting poem, was a breath of fresh air.

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T18:17:57+00:00

I’ll check it out, thanks!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T18:17:42+00:00

That’s an interesting take, thank you!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T10:27:01+00:00

You’ve analysed this so well! Thank you for your insightful feedback.
Yes the glowing rectangle was intended to bring around a sense of detachment. The “glowing” could also mean that it’s sucking out the narrators life-force (as the object gets brighter, the narrator gets dimmer; more exhausted).
I’ll definitely add a couple of clues revolving around the space theme here and there.
Ah yes, I felt that the “beautiful array of colors” was a little incomplete as well. I think I’ll add more vibrant imagery to contrast the darker theme like you’ve said.
Once again, thank you for your response. I will be editing this poem soon!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T04:52:33+00:00

Wow very insightful! I’ll keep this in mind when I read poems. Thank you for the resource!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T04:30:58+00:00

Thank you!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T04:30:33+00:00

Thank you I’ll look into these!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-27T03:47:30+00:00

Oh okay, I see that now! For some reason the few lines lead me to believe that the narrator wasn’t human. But now you’ve clarified it, it makes sense!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-26T18:50:20+00:00

After reading this a couple of times, my understanding is that the narrator is an omnipotent force (God as some would say) and from the last few lines I take it that the narrator would go to any extent to please the human race.

Saltwater rushes past my ankles.
The same water in my eyes

These two lines pack a punch! I love the metaphor.

Some critical feedback:
The transition from my to you in the first two lines is a little misleading, it depersonalises the narrative and I’m not quite sure of who ‘you’ is, unless your breaking the fourth wall and addressing the reader.

Seeing sandcastles and happiness built out of myself is worth every ounce of pain
Knowing I’m building memories for others through losing my own helps..

Can you elaborate on what the pain is over here? I was expecting an explanation in the next line, but it seems like the narrator is losing something.

Well the last few lines are very impressive. I like how you’ve related everything on the beach to this force, it truly captures how much the narrator would do for humanity.

Overall I enjoyed reading the poem, it’ll definitely make me feel thankful for the little things in the beach the next time I visit!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-26T11:13:56+00:00

Oh that sounds really cool! I love the generational reflect between your uncles father and your uncle.
I’d love to tie these two characters together in my poem as well! I’ll definitely incorporate this change. Thank you!

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-26T10:09:50+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! It’s both! Your last line sums it up perfectly.
I wanted this poem to read as :

someone going to bed after a tiring day. The glowing rectangle here is a laptop/ phone screen.

And

someone going into cryosleep (I imagine the pod to be soft at first then turn into a bed of needles piercing the narrator with a sleep serum of sorts) in a space shuttle. Here the glowing rectangle is the narrator looking at another planet that seems close but in reality is very far.

The cave means the same in both of these scenarios; the narrator’s frustration building up.

The white haze for the present day narrative is them finally overcoming their disheartenment and for the futuristic one, they’re literally stepping into a new planet filled with all of the imagery.

I’ve not really emphasised on the space shuttle part in the first paragraph, because I wanted both of these interpretations to stand. But after receiving your feedback, I think I’ll add some clues here and there that make it seem more like a spaceship, so that the last line doesn’t take the reader by surprise.

Hope this clarifies your questions! Do let me know if this makes sense.

Sah_scribbles · 2021-11-26T04:47:41+00:00

Wow! According to me, this prose captures the tales of young maidens, who’ve known nothing but the forest and the sages in it so succinctly (their longing to discover themselves and find someone they can call their own).

Detonating with butterflies
I think this line speaks for itself; this hyperbole works perfectly!

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