How did you find the transition from university to the workplace? I was excited to get into the workplace.You get to that point maybe around second semester in fourth year where you can’t wait to get out there. And then after about a year out you miss school terribly! I luckily did not have a lot of down time between internships and employment. I think I would have had a difficult transition otherwise. If you were to hire a Western student, what skills would they need? I think the first thing I would look for is enthusiasm in the work and knowledge, or interest in the company. I would also love for them to be engaged in their community or the industry. Where would you like to be in ten years? Ten years is so far away! I would like to be working in producing quality events and programming for the London community. Maybe I will go back to school. I have always loved the idea of an MBA but it scares me a little. I hope to be very engaged in London’s thriving cultural sector.
About the Author Rose Ghaedi is a second-year student studying English Language and Literature. She is currently serving as the Academic Managing Editor for the Arts & Humanities Student Council.