Program:
Master of Science Program in Marketing
Student Name:
Zarin Alam
Graduating Class:
Class of 2019
Undergraduate Alma Mater:
About Zarin:
I am driven by my curiosity to learn about peoples’ backgrounds, their stories, and how that affects the way we think, especially when it comes to marketing research and analytics. Creativity comes naturally to me, so I like finding unique ways to tackle issues and projects. I’m a huge team player, and enjoy working collaboratively.
Proudest Accomplishment:
My proudest accomplishment is taking on a new leadership role within my family. I am the eldest sibling, and first child, from an immigrant family. As I am getting older and gaining new experiences in the world, I am taking what I have learned back to my parents and younger siblings and helping them navigate through different obstacles. For example, I help my parents simplify their lives by teaching them about technologies and apps that will benefit them in their day-to-day tasks. With my siblings, (Triplets, all age 10) I am striving to be an excellent role model and guide them through the struggles that I personally had to face growing up in a society different than my parents’.
Why did you choose the MSM Program?
I have always had an interest in peoples’ behavior and behavioral patterns so I studied Marketing in my undergrad. I soon realized that the jobs that I was interested in required more than what I was taught in undergrad, and needed to develop the technical skills to complement my natural tendency to understand and study the behaviors of others.
What are you looking forward to most this year?
I am looking forward to applying what I have learned throughout this year in a real-world setting, and actually get to help a company improve their marketing efforts in a team setting. I’m very excited for the capstone project!
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