College Experiences That Helped a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Succeed
Fahim's participation in the University Center for Washington, D.C. (UCDC) program, specifically an internship with the Senate Committee on Banking, provided invaluable real-world experience and broadened their professional horizons. The strong communication skills developed through political science coursework, where "debating and conversing" were central, proved equally crucial for success in their career at Deloitte, allowing them to effectively communicate with diverse individuals.
Communication, Political Science, Internships, Networking, Career Exploration
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Fahim Badal
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
UCLA
N//A
Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Finance
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Participated in the UCDC program, gaining real-world experience in a new city and field (internship with the Senate Committee on Banking).
2. Major in political science honed communication and debating skills, crucial for success in consulting.
3. Developed ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think doing the UCDC program helped me the most. I got to experience a whole new city and a whole new field that I had never worked in before.
For example, I interned for the Senate Committee on Banking. That's something you could only do in D.C. I think that really helped my undergraduate experience.
Another thing that helped was my political science courses. Most of them greatly assisted me because they involve a lot of debating and conversing. Communication is one of the most important skills needed in this industry.
So, my political science courses and the UCDC program definitely helped me the most. I learned how to communicate and converse, and also how to communicate with different people, which is a crucial skill.