Story #10
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: New course and different than other degrees offered, scholarship opportunities.
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: Networking, analytical skills, aspects of vessel chartering, an eye for what works and what doesn't.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: The undergrad education led directly to my career choice/path.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: Trading freight for a range of commodities like iron ore, coal, grains, sugar, minerals.
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Somewhat related.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: More practical skills related to the industry than engineering courses that were not very applicable eventually.