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).
Makhlouf LounaciChief Business Officer| Pharma Bio Expert Inc.Montréal, Canada
Hello everyone👋
My name is Makhlouf Lounaci. I hold a Master’s degree in Project Management from ESG UQAM in Montreal and serve as President of the PMI Student Club ESG UQAM, in collaboration with PMI Montréal.
I have over sixteen years of experience in business development and project management, primarily in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. I currently serve as Chief Business Officer at PBE Expert Inc., where I contribute to business growth, strategic partnerships, and the identification of new opportunities.
If I were heading out on a project management trip, I would bring an engaged, curious, and collaborative team ready to take on challenges, because successful projects are driven by people who turn ideas into results.
I would leave the fear of change behind 😄. In project management, unexpected challenges are part of the journey. What matters is our ability to adapt, learn, and keep moving forward together.
I’m very happy to be part of this community and look forward to connecting with PMI Student Club members and leaders from around the world.
My name is Toni Grant. I am a graduate student at Central Michigan University pursuing my Master of Science in Project Management. I also proudly serve as the President of our campus' Project Management Chapter, which is directly connected to our parent chapter, the PMI Great Lakes Chapter. I am incredibly excited to connect with other student leaders, share resources, and grow together in this community!
For my project management trip:
One thing I WOULD bring: A reliable portable projector! A ppt is essential to bringing people together for any activity, from interactive workshops to case studies.👍🏽
One thing I would NOT bring: A paper copy of a Project Charter or RAID log. In modern PM, we leave the loose paperwork behind; besides, after the portable projector, there's no space left!
Looking forward to reading through everyone's introductions and voting for my favorites! Let's connect!
Fire up Chips! 🔥 Saving Changes...
AYA SDOURData Science and AI student| School of Information SciencesSchool of Information Sciences,, 4, Morocco
Hi everyone!
I’m Aya Sdour, an engineering student in Data Science & AI at ESI Rabat in Morocco. Alongside my studies, I’m President of the CODE Club at ESI, where we organize technical workshops, conferences, talks, learning sessions, collaborations, and initiatives around programming, AI, data, and emerging technologies. I’m also involved with the PMI Morocco Student Club, which has given me the opportunity to connect project management with the technical and leadership experiences I’m gaining through student activities.
I’m especially interested in AI, data, technology, project management, and building student communities where people can learn, collaborate, and work on meaningful projects.
Looking forward to connecting with other student club leaders, discovering your initiatives, and hopefully collaborating on some exciting projects! Saving Changes...
Hi everyone! My name is Patricio Morantes Guerra. I study Economics at the University of Monterrey (UDEM) in Mexico, and I currently serve as President of the PMI UDEM Student Club. For a project management trip, I would bring a power bank because every project—and every project manager—needs energy! I would NOT bring scope creep because it takes up too much space and always causes delays. It is great to meet you all! Saving Changes...
Hi all! I’m Avanthika ! I work in clearance operations at an air cargo gateway, from the PMI Bangalore Chapter, and previously President of the PMIBC Student Club. Turns out clearing shipments and clearing student club logistics require the exact same skill: staying calm when something’s stuck and nobody knows why. For the project management trip: I WOULD bring a label maker : I will absolutely end up labeling everyone’s luggage “fragile” and “handle with care,” whether it needs it or not. I would NOT bring a deliverable with no clear owner - someone’s always accountable, even for who packs the snacks. Looking forward to connecting with fellow chapter leaders here! ✈️ Saving Changes...
Je m'appelle Sèmirath, je suis étudiante à la maîtrise en gestion de projet à l'ESG UQAM, et je fais partie de la section PMI Montréal. Je suis aussi coordinatrice générale du PMI Student Club de l'ESG UQAM, ce qui me donne la chance de rencontrer des étudiantes et étudiants passionnés par la gestion de projet, et je suis ravie de rejoindre cette communauté élargie.
Alors, direction voyage d'affaires pour un projet ! ✈️
Ce que j'emporterais : un chargeur portable bien rempli. Dans un projet, on planifie tout : les jalons, les ressources, les risques. Mais un ordinateur à plat en pleine réunion avec les parties prenantes. Sans batterie, plus de courriels, plus de calendrier, plus de plan B. Mon chargeur, c'est ma réserve de contingence de poche.
Ce que je n'emporterais PAS : ma liste de "tâches urgentes" en mode panique. En voyage, on priorise, on délègue et on respire. Un bon chef de projet sait distinguer ce qui est important de ce qui est simplement bruyant. Je laisse donc le stress à la maison et j'emporte plutôt de la bonne humeur, parce que c'est ce qui fait avancer une équipe même quand le calendrier se resserre.
Au plaisir de faire votre connaissance, d'apprendre ensemble et de vivre des expériences enrichissantes au sein de cette communauté ! Saving Changes...
My name is Emmanuella Kouassan. I am an undergraduate student at the Graduate School of Management in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. I am working towards a Bachelor in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting and Finance. I am currently the second president of the first PMI Student Club launched in my country 🎉. It is quite an exciting journey, full of lessons and new experiences.
Heading out on a project management trip, I would definitely bring my brain-dump notebook and pen. Cliché, right 🙂↔️? But I already don't go anywhere without my favorite outlets: paper and pen. There is no way I'd leave them behind for a project management trip—I prefer them 10 times more than electronics.
What I would definitely NOT bring is low energy! I am loaded with humor and a genuine desire to learn from others. However, the management team will have to make sure there is enough coffee and oranges for me to keep up 🙂↕️. Saving Changes...
Welcome everyone! I’m Pavan, from Singapore and part of the PMI community. For my project management trip, I would bring curiosity because every project teaches us something new. I would NOT bring assumptions, because they can take a project in the wrong direction before we even realise it.
Wishing all the students an exciting journey. Learn, ask questions, share ideas, and enjoy the experience along the way! Saving Changes...
What a lovely surprise! My “Next Steps” socks have arrived! 🧦😊
A big thank you to the PMI Student Clubs Hub and the Community Activation Team for this thoughtful gift following the “Say Hi” discussion kickoff challenge.
I truly enjoyed participating and connecting with fellow members of the community. It's wonderful to see how even the simplest conversations can bring people together.
Sometimes, the smallest gestures bring the biggest smiles! ❤️
Here's to meaningful connections, continued learning, and taking the next steps in our professional journeys, one step at a time! 👣
I couldn't attach a photo here, but I've shared a picture of my lovely socks on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/p/gHUjHRcz Saving Changes...
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