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  • Q.What age range do you fit into?
  • A."25-34"


  • Q.What was your major field of study or specialization for your certificate/diploma/degree?
  • A."Event Management and International Business."


  • Q.What was the name of the educational institute you attended?
  • A."London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom."


  • Q.Why did you choose your major?
  • A."I chose it so that I could be versatile in any industry."


  • Q.What did you gain from your educational experience?
  • A."I learned the theoretical side of practical things"


  • Q.What position do you currently hold?
  • A."I am a consultant for a major international firm."


  • Q.What are the biggest challenges in your job?
  • A."The biggest challenge that I have is the travelling. There are times when I miss my family a lot, but the plus side to having an international job is the flexibility and constant change of doing something different."


  • Q.How much of your certificate/diploma/degree relates to your current job?
  • A."Quite a lot of it. Many situations that have arisen on the job reflected many case studies and mock situations we practiced during my program."


  • Q.What other jobs could you do with the skills you have gained in this field?
  • A."There are plenty of jobs you can do with an International Business or Events Management degree. Some include positions with government agencies and international firms. Both degrees are quite versatile."


  • Q.What advice can you give to women and young girls who plan to take a similar career path?
  • A."Even if your not 100% sure about what you want to do, always do volunteer work during your time at university. Make sure it is at least a three to six month position so that you can change your volunteer position every year so that you have experience working in different sectors that you are interested in and enjoy. Also, look at the skills you will gain that way it will help your confidence."