Mecca Abdul-Aziz '18 Recommends You 'Move for Your Future Now'
Mecca is a writer, a worker who contributes to the local community, and a woman who is already actively thinking about her future. As a communication major, she is a goal-driven person who has participated in four internships, as well as her work with a variety of student organizations. Her journey toward a bright future started from her freshman year.
鈥淵ou have so many experiences, tell me about your first internship.鈥�
鈥淚 was very nervous鈥 was a community development intern at City of Hamilton. Having heard from my aunt about the position, I applied for it. I was really nervous because this was my first internship, but I tried to be mature and always stayed involved. I learned a lot about local government in urban areas.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檝e always been trying to build my resume, and working towards getting a job after school.鈥�
鈥淢any freshmen may pay more attention to their surroundings rather than preparing for their future. What made you think like that?鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to spend campus life having a plan. For example, my goal is to get my degree so I can get a good job after college. I鈥檝e always been goal driven. When I鈥檓 doing something, it鈥檚 for a goal. So anything I鈥檓 doing is for a specific purpose. I鈥檝e always been that way, even before college.鈥�
鈥淪o do you think freshman should start taking action toward the future?鈥�
鈥淵es, definitely. They should start thinking about it now. The longer you wait, the more opportunities you will miss.鈥�
鈥淗ow do you think students can plan or prepare for their career?鈥�
鈥淲ell鈥 talked to many people like my aunt, my friends and Wendy in Career Services to have my resume checked. Also, I have always attended career fairs or any event in my department, like CABLE, which is exactly what helped my career a lot.鈥�
鈥淛ust recently, as a senior class president, Wendy and I had a workshop like Delta 101 for seniors. We focused on career vision, resume, and cover letters. She pushed for the Job and Internship Board to help us find a job. She emphasized it鈥檚 one of the best resources on campus. I very much appreciated it. She is always very friendly and helpful. We LOVE their services!鈥�
Compiled By: Mizuho Harada '18