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Apr 2024
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The 20s stories #8 - Switching your care...

Jacqueline & Christina
About this episode

To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” — Winston Churchill

In this episode, Jacqueline and Christina welcome Alexandra Senina, a student from HEC Paris, to share her academic journey. Anna will delve into her transition from studying history to focusing on management and finance, exploring its impact on her career trajectory. The conversation will touch upon navigating uncertainty, embracing change, leveraging individual experiences, and the recognition that there are multiple paths to success. Tune in for an engaging discussion!



Key topics:

  • What could lead someone to a shift in academic focus?
  • How can one deal with uncertainty or breakthroughs that stand out during this transition?
  • What are the primary benefits of possessing a diverse background and having undergone changes in academic focus?
  • How might one approach the discussion of this shift in academic focus with recruiters during internship or job applications?
  • How does one maintain motivation and drive over the long term, especially during times of adversity or when facing difficult challenges?

They also discuss how sport contributes to personal and professional development, and the resilience we can develop with regular practices. They discuss how engagement in sports fosters not only physical health but also essential life skills like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.


”The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” — Alan Watts



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Christina & Jacqueline

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