Karthik Balakrishnan is in his first year of the international business management program. He says of himself: "Like a mercury, very volatile! Will rise up when I'm under fire!!"

1. Why are you here?
To study (that's what I said to my parents).

2. What was your life changing moment?
The last eight months in Canada have been a completely different experience for me!

3. What music are you currently listening to?
AR Rehman. (Heard of him? The Slumdog Millionaire MD).

4. What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Be happy.

5. Who is your role model?
Gandhi and Che Guevara.

6. Where in the world have you traveled?
All of south India, UK and now Canada.

7. What was your first job?
Network analyst.

8. What would your last meal be?
Chicken briyani. In case you aren't aware of it, Google it.

9. What makes you uneasy?
Talking to insensitive people.

10. What is your passion?
My life, travelling, food and the Internet!

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