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Faces of Leeds Snapshot

Commencement Reflections

The kind of impact I hope to make early in my career is being a sponge, soaking up all the data and knowledge from the experienced doctors and sales representatives I’ll be working alongside, while bringing a new perspective to break the status quo for the patients, even if it starts small.ÌýÌý

Looking back, I didn’t expect that my ability to build trust with people quickly, from my time in BEWiT and the Sales Club, to working as a nanny, would become one of my strengths for establishing meaningful and lasting professional relationshipsÌý

A turning point for me in college happened when I traveled abroad to Madrid for a semester. Building new friendships and learning to navigate a new country strengthened my adaptability and time-management skills, which I know will translate to my career, and it changed my perspective.

College opened my eyes to how much you have to be a self-advocate and a go-getter, and now it’s something I aim to prioritize in my life. Whether it was networking for my job or leading school projects, I learned that you have to be the one to make it happen.Ìý

One aspect of the Leeds experience that made a real difference for me was always going the extra mile from office hours and career fairs to waiting for interviews when the sign-ups were full. It taught me that if you work hard, stay persistent and still have fun along the way, you can create your own opportunities anywhere.

ÌýA guiding life principle is to listen to understand, don't just listen to answer. Building trust starts with listening to others rather than waiting for your turn to speak. It’s the best way to find common ground and create partnerships that actually last.Ìý