Hello from the other side


June 10, 2016
End of the formal education. A lifelong quest for knowledge continues.

Bonus links: Every year, HEC Paris releases a fun video at the end of the graduation ceremony. This year's video was HEC Creed! Have a look! Though, 2014 graduation day video is my favorite - HEC in the world of TV shows! 
Location: Jouy-en-Josas, France

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  1. Divya Khanna26 June 2016 at 13:07

    Wow!!! Brilliant and congratulations!! :-) :-)

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  2. Paramvir Singh31 July 2016 at 05:36

    Super! Is it in Marketing? The MBA, I mean...

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