Activity 1: Personal Introduction
By Samia Wahida
1. I am from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I am currently enrolled in the Business
Marketing Program, which includes a Co-op. I chose to study Marketing because I have
been working as a freelance Marketing Strategist with start-up companies based in Dubai.
My short-term goal is landing a good Co-op opportunity in Ottawa where I can learn and
use that experience to good use. My long-term commitment is to continue pursuing a
career in Marketing after graduation.
2. In Abu Dhabi and Dubai, I have worked with multiple start-ups where I lead the
marketing teams to enhance their abilities and achieve set goals. These businesses are still
thriving today. After moving to Canada, I worked as a marketer for a club and also retail
stores where I actively marketed myself on social media platforms as a Personal Stylist
and Beauty Advisor. This allowed me to build my own clientele and develop strong
networking and people skills. It also improved my communication and management
skills.
3. I enjoy hiking and going for bike rides, especially in Ottawa’s beautiful weather. I try to
take advantage of the heat-warning weather before it becomes too cold for outdoor
activities.
4. Some of my strengths include being a good listener and having strong verbal and written
communication skills. I am able to convey ideas clearly and adapt to different
communication styles for diverse audiences. However, one of my weaknesses is that I
sometimes assume I know what the speaker is talking about before they finish their
conversation.
5. I am excited to learn different styles of communication improv and improve my nonverbal communication skills.