On Tuesday 2nd November 2021 College of Pharmacy’s Student Happiness Centre organized the first career counselling session for 2021/2022 Academic year under the “Own Your Future” career counselling program. The title of the event was “The Power to shape your Career” by Dr. Eman Moussa El-Labbad, Director of COP’s Student Happiness Centre.
The session consisted of a diverse array of in person and online attendees. It began with Dr. Eman explaining the genesis of the student happiness centre in the GMU College of Pharmacy as well as the integration between mentorship program and “Own your Future “career counselling Program.
This was followed by discussion on the application of career development cycle as tool to support students in professional career development. She also discussed the pathway of success in your profession through passion and perseverance.
Mr. Yasser Zakari, 5th year PharmD student and SHC member commented “The session further proved that no matter where you are in your pharmacy career, how well or little you might think you’ve figured out your pathway, you need guidance and mentorship”.