College Experiences That Helped a Founder and Business Attorney at Anasa Law Firm PC Succeed
Liku credits diverse involvement in college activities like the McNair Scholars Program, Black Student Union, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated with setting up a successful career, highlighting how this "balance of work and socialization and relationships" contributed to the ability to "have joy, really," and to "live life" even with challenges like 4:00 AM nights and 7:00 AM classes. This balance prepared Liku for success, as it emphasizes the importance of both academic achievement and active participation in campus life, as well as challenging oneself, while also prioritizing social enjoyment and well-being.
Student Organizations, Work-Life Balance, Socialization, Research, Time Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Liku Amadi, Esq.
Founder and Business Attorney
Anasa Law Firm PC
CSUS
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
Communications
Law
Legal
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Being diverse in activities (e.g., McNair Scholar, Black Student Union, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated) provided a well-rounded experience.
2. Balancing academics with social activities and relationships is crucial for overall well-being and career success.
3. Actively engaging on campus, challenging oneself, and enjoying the college experience are important aspects of personal and professional development.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
College was quite a time. I was very diverse in my activities. I was a McNair Scholar, doing research and writing, and I was part of the Black Student Union.
I'm also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and I was part of the Cooper Woods in College Enhancement Program. There were just so many opportunities to be active.
Of course, I studied and did my work, but I also went to parties and enjoyed myself socially. I think all of that really prepared me for a certain level in my life.
When I think about success in my career, I think about being able to have joy. That requires a balance of work and socialization and relationships, whatever that means to you.
I think college was a great experience for that. It's about making sure you're doing your work and passing your classes, but also being active on campus, putting yourself out there, and challenging yourself.
You also need to enjoy your time and have a social aspect. It's about going to classes at 7:00 AM, even after staying out late, because at the end of the day, we have to live life. That's what I would say.