College Experiences That Helped a Brand Program Manager at Grow Therapy Succeed
Shannon's college success stemmed from actively seeking diverse experiences, including internships, a study abroad program, and multiple capstone classes, describing these as "invaluable" in developing skills and connections. A mentor program and part-time work further solidified this foundation by enabling real-time application of academic learning, setting the stage for their current career.
Networking, Career Development, Work Experience, Mentorship, Communication
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Shannon Tremaine
Brand Program Manager
Grow Therapy
University of South Australia, 2015
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication, University of South Australia
Marketing
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Communication and Marketing
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Seek diverse work experiences through internships and study abroad programs.
2. Actively participate in extracurricular activities like mentorship programs and networking events.
3. Gain practical experience by working part-time while studying to bridge theoretical learning with real-world application.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I did a lot of work experience and learned from different people. I participated in work experience and intern programs.
While in college, I studied abroad. That was interesting because I worked in different markets with different people, seeing a full spectrum of what marketing offers.
I took more capstone classes than I think I needed to. At the time, it felt like too much work, but looking back, the experience was invaluable. I really got to work with different people.
It's about creating opportunities for yourself, going to networking events, meeting new people, and doing extra programs. I was part of a mentor-mentee program in college.
Taking advantage of those opportunities, even if they seem like hard work or take too much time, leads to valuable connections and experience. Having a job through college was also great. I could apply what I was learning in real time.
This really formed the foundation of what I've learned to take into the rest of my career.