College Experiences That Helped A Partnerships Team Lead At Okendo Succeed
Adena's undergraduate experience instilled valuable skills applicable to their career, emphasizing "discipline, perseverance, and working through difficult problems," rather than specific coursework or networking. The focus on developing good habits and the understanding that "the more you put into something, the more you'll get out of it" proved crucial for their success.
Discipline, Perseverance, Problem-Solving, Good Habits, Motivation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Adena Merabi
Partnerships Team Lead
Okendo
UCSB
UCLA
International Relations & Affairs
Technology
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Develop strong discipline and perseverance through focused academic effort.
2. Cultivate effective problem-solving skills by working through challenging coursework.
3. Prioritize education and understand the correlation between investment in studies and positive outcomes.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I would say, and this is just in my experience, that staying focused and serious about school, class, and grades helped me develop the skills I needed to succeed. These skills include discipline, perseverance, and working through difficult problems to achieve an outcome I felt proud of. School taught me all of these things.
It wasn't a specific class or person I met, but rather the skills learned from simply being in school. This involved waking up and getting myself to class, finding the motivation to study, and avoiding bad habits like partying too much or staying out late.
It was about forming really good habits and remembering that you get what you give. The more you put into something, the more you'll get out of it. So you have to ask yourself if something is worth investing in. School is always something you should invest in.
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