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š¬ October Monthly Prompt: How are you getting involved in project management, on campus, or in your community?
Whether you've organized an event, participated in a student club, worked on a project, earned a certification, or are just getting started, we'd love to hear about your experience!
Reply in this thread to share what you've been involved in, something you've learned, or how you'd like to get more involved. Earn 3 points toward the Q4 Student Club Hub Engagement Challenge just by participating in this monthly prompt!
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š The student with the most points at the end of Q4 will win a PMI prize, announced in early January.
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Gulam ishakkhan GOPERATIONS ENGINEER| HINE HYDRALICS INDIA PVT LTDVillupuram, TN, India
Project management is a natural extension of my sourcing and procurement work. Over about ten years across renewable energy, industrial automation, and electronics manufacturing, Iāve run supplier development, contract structuring, and cost negotiation efforts that depend on scope, timelines, and stakeholder alignment. I recently earned my PMP and hold SAFe POPM, which I use to bring more structure to cross-functional work. I stay involved through my PMI and ISM India memberships, where I learn from peers and keep my practice current. In my community, Iām keen to apply these skills by mentoring early-career professionals in procurement and project delivery.ā Saving Changes...
PortuguĆŖs: Como presidente do Student Club PMI-DF, minha atuaĆ§Ć£o tem como objetivo impulsionar projetos e conexƵes que gerem oportunidades reais de desenvolvimento profissional para nossos voluntĆ”rios, ao mesmo tempo em que disseminamos a educaĆ§Ć£o em gestĆ£o de projetos na comunidade acadĆŖmica.
A partir desse enfoque, estruturamos dois projetos geridos diretamente pelos voluntĆ”rios do Student Club, que acontecerĆ£o no dia 24 de outubro:
Pela manhĆ£, realizaremos um workshop prĆ”tico de ComunicaĆ§Ć£o em Projetos para uma Empresa JĆŗnior sediada em uma universidade onde o Student Club ainda busca expandir sua presenƧa. Essa aĆ§Ć£o fortalece o posicionamento e o reconhecimento do Student Club PMI-DF como referĆŖncia em gestĆ£o de projetos no meio acadĆŖmico.
Ao todo, as iniciativas envolvem 9 voluntĆ”rios do Student Club PMI-DF e 2 voluntĆ”rias do PMI-DF, e tem a projeĆ§Ć£o de impactar diretamente cerca de 50 estudantes ao longo do dia.
InglĆŖs: As President of the PMI-DF Student Club, my role is to foster projects and connections that generate real professional development opportunities for our volunteers, while expanding project management education across the academic community.
This October, our focus is on strengthening partnerships within the university entrepreneurial ecosystem. We concentrated our efforts on building a strategic bridge with Junior Enterprises (in Brazil, these are organizations run by university students that deliver real-world services to the market).
Based on this approach, we structured two initiatives led directly by Student Club volunteers, both taking place on October 24:
In the morning, we will host a practical Project Communication workshop for a Junior Enterprise based at a university where the Student Club is actively expanding its footprint. This action reinforces the positioning and recognition of the PMI-DF Student Club as a benchmark in project management within the academic environment.
In the afternoon, we will facilitate a panel discussion aimed at Engineering and Architecture students. Although these students work daily with the execution of complex projects, project management concepts remain distant from their traditional curricula. To bridge this gap, we invited the PMI-CP certification ambassador from PMI Distrito Federal, a senior project management professional who is currently a civil engineering student, alongside an architect pursuing a graduate degree in Project Management to moderate the conversation. Our goal is to create an enriching space for discussion, helping these students understand how project management serves as a decisive competitive advantage in the job market.
In total, these initiatives involve 9 PMI-DF Student Club volunteers and 2 PMI-DF volunteers, with a projected direct impact on approximately 50 students throughout the day. Saving Changes...
As the PMI Student Chapter President at Digital University Kerala, India, Iāve had the opportunity to get actively involved in project management both on campus and beyond. Over the past year, Iāve been involved in organizing several initiatives, including a One-to-One Mentoring Session, a knowledge session on āHow to Step on the First Level with Confidence,ā an online session on CAPMĀ® & PMPĀ® certifications, and a PMI Club introduction session for new students. These experiences have given me valuable exposure to planning, coordination, communication, teamwork, and leadership. One of my most memorable experiences was participating in WINGS 2026, the annual conclave of PMI Kerala Chapter, where our team received the Best Project Award. I was also fortunate to receive the Best Paper Presentation Award, with Heaven Jose as the runner-up. Beyond the campus, Iāve also participated in community initiatives such as beach-cleaning activities, which reminded me that project management skills can create an impact far beyond the workplace. The biggest lesson Iāve learned is that effective project management is not just about completing tasksāitās about bringing people together, communicating clearly, adapting to challenges, and taking ownership of the outcome. Going forward, Iām looking forward to organizing more meaningful student initiatives, learning from experienced project professionals, and eventually pursuing CAPMĀ®/PMPĀ® certification to strengthen my project management journey. Excited to keep learning, contributing, and connecting with fellow PMI students! Saving Changes...
As Vice President of the PMI DUK Student Chapter, I have been involved in coordinating and supporting initiatives that help students learn about project management and career development. These include a One-to-One Mentoring Session, the knowledge session āHow to Step on the First Level with Confidence,ā an online session introducing students to the CAPMĀ® and PMPĀ® certifications, and a club introduction session for new students. One of my proudest experiences was participating in WINGS 2026, the annual conclave of PMI Kerala, where our teamāHeaven Jose, Ananthu S, and Iāwon the Best Project Award. Through these experiences, I have gained practical exposure to session coordination, student engagement, teamwork, and project-based learning. They have also motivated me to strengthen my leadership and project management skills and take on greater responsibilities in future initiatives. Saving Changes...
Fatima ShiasStudent| Digital University KeralaTrivandrum, India
Being the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the PMI Student Chapter at Digital University Kerala, India, has really been a great learning experience about taking up responsibility, working in teams, and managing. Attending the CAPMĀ® and PMPĀ® certificate session has given me a greater insight into project management aspects like planning, budgeting, resourcing, risk management, and understanding how to balance the triple constraints (time, cost & quality). A key takeaway from this session was that project management is not only about applying the right procedures and meeting the deadline but also about being able to predict potential issues, make informed decisions, be responsible, and bring teams together. As I am in the finance industry, it was interesting learning how the two disciplines can work well together to ensure projects are successful. This session has made me think about how important it is to be responsible, strategic, and always keen to learn throughout my role as CFO. I have realized that being a leader is not just about taking on responsibilities but also building confidence to make decisions and add value. I am now even more interested in project management and will look to take up professional certificates like CAPMĀ® and PMPĀ®. Thank you for the opportunity to learn! Saving Changes...
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