Student Community Specialist IINew England, United States
Let's kick things off with a quick introduction and a little bit of fun.
First, reply to this thread to introduce yourself by sharing: your name, school, and PMI chapter.
Then, let's add a little fun 🎒 As part of your introduction, imagine you're heading out on a project management trip. Tell us: One thing you WOULD bring and one thing you would NOT bring.
Get creative, be serious, be silly, or share an answer that is somewhere in between! We encourage all students to write and share posts in the language of their choice.
Here are a few examples to get you started:
I would bring snacks! I can't work on a project if I'm hungry. I would NOT bring a hot air balloon. It is likely not going to be an efficient mode of transportation for the team.
I would bring a notebook and pencil to keep track of notes and deadlines. I would NOT bring a disco ball (it's great for the vibes but hard to fit in a bag!)
Vote for your favorites! Browse other introductions and vote for the responses you like best. The post with the most votes by the first of October will win a PMI prize! 🏆( 1 Oct. Update: Prizes for the kick off competition have been awarded but this discussion is still open! All are welcome to continue introducing themselves here!)
Welcome to the Student Club Hub! We can't wait to see what you'd pack (and what you definitely wouldn't).
Arjun Chris PetapermalSr Project Manager - Digital Transformation| Gilead SciencesPlano, TX, United States
Hi everyone! I’m Arjun 👋
I’m a Senior Project Manager working in digital transformation for a pharma company, while also pursuing my Doctor of Business Administration at Westcliff University. I serve as a PMI Student Ambassador for North America and am excited to help kick off the Student Club Hub and meet everyone here!
🎒 One thing I WOULD bring: A pack of markers. Give me a messy problem, and with enough markers (board/wall space granted), we’ll figure something out.
🚫 One thing I would NOT bring: My alarm-clock. Morning are now officially out of scope for this trip! 😂
Looking forward to seeing what everyone else is bringing (and what you’re leaving behind)! Saving Changes...
Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Precious Isafiade, an MHA student at Dalhousie University, based in Alberta, and newly certified PMP®. I’m excited to connect with the PMI student community, learn from others, and keep building my project leadership journey.
If I were heading out on a project management trip, I’d bring my noise-cancelling headphones for a little peace and focus. What I would NOT bring? Unnecessary drama; it’s definitely not in the project scope! 😄 Saving Changes...
Athens KoliasCEO| AthensKConsulting.comSan Francisco, Ca, United States
Happy to see the Student Hub come to life! I'm a former Director of Professional Development and Chief Governance Officer for the San Francisco Bay Area chapter.
On a Project journey, I would bring my sense of humor, empathy, a collaborative mindset, and future focus.
I would not bring any albatrosses, such as impatience, overthinking or narrow thinking. And I would definitely ban that jerk, Scope Creep!
I'm looking forward to hearing what others would bring! Saving Changes...
Derek MorrillProject Engineer/Student| Poole & Kent CorporationWashington, D.C/ Mid-Atlantic, United States
Hi everyone, I'm Derek Morrill, a Construction Management student at Rowan University, with a minor in Business Administration, and a member of the PMI Washington, D.C. Chapter (PMIWDC).
After 15 years in the field as a Master Plumber and HVAC mechanic building data centers, federal facilities, and airports around the D.C. area, I'm officially making the jump to the project management side of the table this month. The plan doesn't stop there, I'm considering pursuing an MBA after graduation to round out the business side of construction. Excited to connect with other students, especially anyone else coming from the trades.
For the trip: I WOULD bring my torpedo level. Old field habit, I like knowing things are plumb, level, and on track before we move forward. I would NOT bring my pipe wrenches. I'm leaving the tools behind for a little while... though it took two decades to convince myself to put them down. 🔧
Looking forward to reading everyone's introductions! Saving Changes...
Hi everyone! My name is James Carder. I’m excited to be part of the PMI Student Club and connect with other students interested in project management. For my project management trip, I WOULD bring a notebook and a good pair of headphones. The notebook would help me keep track of ideas, tasks, and deadlines, while the headphones would be useful when I need to focus. I would NOT bring a giant whiteboard! It might be useful for planning, but carrying one around on a trip would definitely make things more complicated than necessary. 😄 Looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing what you would bring! Saving Changes...
Hello everyone, I’m Medesuku Julius, a Project Management Technology student at Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria, and I’m very excited to be part of the PMI Nigeria Chapter community 🇳🇬
If I were heading out on a project management trip, one thing I’d definitely bring is my notebook 📙 because somehow, the best ideas always show up when you’re not looking for them. 😂
I want to make sure I pen down as many ideas, insights, and lessons as I can. And of course, I’ll keep curiosity firmly in my left hand 🫲🏽, so I don’t mistakenly swallow it while eating during a discussion 🤣. After all, we have to identify and mitigate every project risk, even the unexpected ones😂
One thing I definitely wouldn’t bring? The “we’ve always done it this way” mindset.
If there’s one thing project management has taught me, it’s that every project is an opportunity to learn, adapt, improve, and create value.
I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow student leaders, learning from your experiences, sharing mine, and growing together through this community. Saving Changes...
Hi everyone! 👋 My name is Abaribe Chibuike, and I’m an Estate Management student at Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, proudly connected with the PMI Nigeria Chapter 🇳🇬. I’m excited to be part of this vibrant community, learn from others, and share my own journey in project management.
On my project management trip, I WOULD bring a book and my pen because ideas, lessons, and inspiration can strike at any time, and I want to capture them before they slip away.
One thing I would NOT bring is negativity. Projects thrive on collaboration, optimism, and problem-solving, so I’d leave that behind.
Looking forward to connecting with you all, learning together, and building meaningful experiences in this community!
Hi everyone! I'm Mallika Manjunath, studying at Northeastern University Seattle, and proud to be part of the PMI Puget Sound Chapter. I currently serve as President of the Northeastern University Project Management Club (NUPM Seattle) - a small but mighty team of five strong women 💪🏻
For my PM trip: I WOULD bring a good cup of coffee — non-negotiable. No caffeine, no critical path. I would NOT bring a rigid itinerary with zero room to change. Half the fun of any trip - like any project - is adjusting the plan when something better comes along.
Excited to be here with everyone! ☕ Saving Changes...
I’m John Ocampo, recently graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE). During my university years, I had the opportunity to serve as Secretary and President of the PMI Student Club Andes Pacífico Ecuador. Although I have now completed my term as President, I continue to collaborate occasionally as a volunteer with both the PMI Chapter and the Student Club. I’m also currently participating in an ACP study session program organized by several PMI chapters across Latin America. 🌎
Now, for my project management journey, what would I pack? 🎒
I WOULD bring my phone. Because, on a project management trip, the projects travel with us. And, somehow, the further we go, the more questions the team seems to have. 😂 I think "Just a quick question..." is probably the most dreaded phrase during project management trips.
I WOULD NOT bring an office chair. Projects already come with enough meetings. I don’t need to bring the meeting room with me too.
It’s great to be part of this community, and I’m looking forward to learning and connecting with all of you! 🙌
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