Success Stories
My Story in 30 podcast
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University can feel overwhelming, but there are students who’ve been there before you and want you to know what they wish they had known in their first year. Listen to the My Story in 30 podcast series as the Fit for Business team interviews upper-year Ted Rogers School students about their real and unfiltered experiences. Learn how you too, can navigate challenges to find success on your university journey within 30-minute episodes.
This is the My Story in 30 Podcast with stories for students like you, by students like you.
Are you interested in sharing your university experiences with us? Fill out the (google form) FFB Engagement Interest Form (external link, opens in new window) .
Success stories
Below are a few success stories from Ted Rogers School (TRSM) students who effectively utilized TRSM resources like Fit for Business (FFB), Business Career Hub (BCH), and more to achieve their goals at the school.
Want to share your conference/competition success story? Fill out the (google form) My Conference/Competition Success Story form (external link, opens in new window) .
Nikesha Sampson
Global Management Studies
I found a real sense of community and belonging after engaging with others in the Fit For Business program and taking advantage of resources like the Business Career Hub, Academic Advising, on-campus jobs and Student Groups.
Achievements:
- Creative Lead of the Black Business Students Association
- Landed a Fashion Assistant Job
- Passed all my accounting courses
Murtaza Tinwala
Global Management Studies
Working with the university allowed me to make some great connections with faculty from all over the school, get involved with the Toronto Met community, and earn some money to help pay for school.
Achievements:
- Honoured on the Dean's List
- Opportunity to share my university experience with others
- Landed a summer job at the DMZ
Jessica Vasantharajan
Accounting & Finance
I don't think FFB has realized they were the root cause for inviting a random group of [Accounting and Finance] students to virtual hang-outs that evolved into in-person socials, which now I call my closest friends at [Toronto Metropolitan University].
Achievements:
- Landed my first co-op placement
- Corporate Relations VP of TRMC
- BMO Financial Group award recipient
Jonathan Pusong
Global Management Studies
I was able to gain more confidence in my abilities after participating in multiple case competitions which helped me in landing my associate role in RCG and SLC specialist role on campus.
Achievements:
- Placed 1st in a Case Competition
- Placed 1st in the DECA Competition
- Associate for RCG
Malak Jammal
Business Management
I stepped out of my comfort zone and participated in events and activities where I built strong connections with peers who would encourage me to get involved and grow through student leadership.
Achievements:
- Breakthrough Program Bartlett
- DECA Best Social Media Engagement Award
- Executive Vice President of TRSS
