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).
Ana Paula de Oliveira SometesPresidente Student Club PMI-DF| Ministério da Gestão e da Inovação em Serviços PúblicosPorto Alegre, Rs, Brazil
Hi!
Nome: Ana Paula Sometes Universidade: Universidade de Brasília (UnB) Capítulo: PMI Distrito Federal (PMI-DF) O que eu levaria: uma planilha excel e chocolates porque com eles eu consigo mitigar 80% dos nossos problemas. O que eu não levaria: post its. Eles são ótimos na teoria, mas no primeiro vento do ambiente de trabalho (ou na primeira mudança de escopo), saem voando e levam o planejamento inteiro junto! 😂
Name: Ana Paula Sometes University: Universidade de Brasília (UnB) Chapter: PMI Distrito Federal (PMI-DF) What I WOULD bring: An Excel spreadsheet and chocolates, because with them, I can mitigate 80% of our problems. What I would NOT bring: Post-it notes. They're great in theory, but at the first breeze in the workplace (or the first scope change), they go flying away and take the entire plan with them!
Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Oscar Osi Ogedegbe, President of the PMI Student Chapter at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and incoming 2027 President-Elect of the PMI Central Arkansas Chapter. I’m pursuing a dual MBA and MS in Business Information Systems & Analytics. From Abuja, Nigeria to Little Rock Arkansas, with stops in real estate development, construction, IT, and finance, I’ve learned that every field is a project field in disguise. Our student chapter is less than two years old, so I’m living the startup phase of PM: building structures, recruiting members, and helping students get certified. 🎒 I WOULD bring a soccer ball ⚽. A quick five-a-side match shows you who passes, who shoots, and who never tracks back. That’s stakeholder analysis in real time! 😄 🚫 I would NOT bring “we’ll figure it out later.” That’s where scope creep grows up. What’s worth doing is worth doing now. My personal “project charter” is a creed I live by: “Ours is a Generation that is Empowered, Motivated and Stirred To Operate with Natural Excellence.” Its commitments include being solution providers, valuing time, and building a great legacy starting today. In other words, good project management is good living. Excited to connect 🙌 Saving Changes...
Hi Everyone! I'm Leo, from Argentina. I'm studying a bachelor's degree in information technology at university. I've been a software developer for about 5 years, and now I'm moving toward project management. I would bring a mate - no Argentine starts a project without one, and it's great for team bonding. I would NOT bring scope creep. It always sneaks into the bag when you're not looking. Saving Changes...
I'm Manuella Karen, Ivorian 🇨🇮, a political scientist and aspiring project manager, currently in the final stage of my studies at the Institut Universitaire d'Abidjan (IUA).
I'm also the Found Member and Coordinator of the PMI Student Club – IUA, affiliated with the PMI Côte d'Ivoire Chapter.
My interests lie particularly in cybersecurity, community engagement and turning ideas into action.. I enjoy contributing to initiatives that create impact, bringing ideas to life and working with people who believe in building something meaningful together.
🎒 Now, what would I pack for a business trip?
✅ I'd bring: A great team! I love working collaboratively, exchanging ideas and building things together. For me, teamwork isn't just a project management concept; it's where the magic happens!
❌ I would NOT bring: A notebook to write down every single thing! 😂 I'm not the type to document every breath. I prefer to focus on what's essential and turn important ideas and decisions into concrete actions when necessary.
After all, why write down everything when you can work together and make things happen?
Excited to connect, learn, and grow with fellow student leaders worldwide!
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! 🙌
I'll confirm this for the phone😹😹😹😹😹 Saving Changes...
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