[Recording]: Spotlight Series #4 - Meet Aisha Abubakar

Our session with Aishat Abubakar was nothing short of inspiring!

One of the most impactful takeaways from Aishat’s session was the importance of staying agile and adaptable in pursuing your goals. She emphasized not letting job titles or specific positions limit your sense of fulfillment. This was beautifully illustrated by her unexpected pivot from media to finance—a path she didn’t initially plan for but has fully embraced. Aishat also opened up about dealing with job rejections, the importance of a strong support system, and how perseverance played a vital role in her journey.

The session wasn’t just about her story, though. Aishat generously offered practical advice on navigating job applications, tailoring CVs, and standing out in scholarship applications. She emphasized the importance of starting early, doing thorough research, and seeking guidance from mentors and peers.

What should you expect as you listen? Well, among others:

• Journey to First Class at Fountain University

• Motivation for graduate school and securing a fully funded offer

• Career Transition to Finance

• Navigating Rejection

• and lots more…

Just in case you’re interested, Aishat runs a fantastic podcast called “Moments with Nana.” In each episode, she talks about the challenges and successes of Black Muslim women in the corporate world. She explores topics like workplace culture, faith, and the intersectionality of our identities, all while breaking down stereotypes. I recently listened to her latest session, and it was truly inspiring. Highly recommend checking it out!

Yesterday, we welcomed an exciting number of new subscribers to the FUO Graduate Space Newsletter! Welcome aboard! We’re happy to have you here and hope you find the community valuable and supportive. Feel free to explore our past sessions, share your thoughts and feedback, and get involved.

Stay tuned—next week, we’ll be sharing our highly anticipated 2024 Unwrapped post. It’s going to be a great way to reflect, connect, and gear up for the year ahead!

Until next time, do take care!

Cheers!

FUO Alumni Graduate Space.

In case you missed it:

[Recording]: Scholarship Series # 2 - Chevening Scholarships (Fully Funded)

[Recording]: Grad School Journey: Combining Work and Studies - Episode 2

[Recording]: Spotlight Series #3 - Meet Aminah Bukola