College Experiences That Helped an Associate Broker at Hull & Company Succeed
Cameron's undergraduate experience as a full-time basketball athlete taught valuable lessons applicable to their career, emphasizing the ability to "drink water from a fire hose" and embrace discomfort while managing a demanding schedule through late nights and tutoring. This experience of juggling intense commitments fostered resilience and adaptability, skills directly transferable to the challenges of a professional career.
Resilience, Stress Management, Time Management, Overcoming Challenges, Adaptability
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Cameron English
Associate Broker
Hull & Company
Concordia University-Irvine
Concordia University-Irvine, Coaching & Athletic Administration
Business Management & Admin
Insurance
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Juggling academics with a demanding athletic schedule built resilience and the ability to thrive under pressure.
2. Late nights and tutoring sessions highlight the importance of seeking extra help when needed and demonstrate proactive learning.
3. The ability to manage discomfort and navigate challenges in college directly translates to success in a professional career and life in general.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I would say learn to be able to drink water from a fire hose. Learn to be able to be uncomfortable, and that's kind of what a lot of my career in college was.
I had to juggle being a full-time basketball athlete. With the schedule we had, having zero downtime was tough to be able to study.
There were a lot of late nights and tutor sessions that I really needed to keep me on the learning curve to graduate on time. So, that would be something I'd say: learn to be uncomfortable.
It does translate into the professional career and into life in general.