Name: Maria El Chababi
Year of graduation: 2014
Program: Master of Science in Management
How are you involved on campus?
I am the Vice-president of the Master of Science in Management Student Association. We are a group of students from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa that are currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Management program. The MSMSA was created to provide all MSc in Management students with a positive academic and social experience by developing a close-knit community amongst one another and other student associations. It is also beneficial for currently enrolled students as well as prospective/future MSc in management candidates to help foster the great experience of the Master of Science in Managament’s program and the Telfer school of Management.
Who inspires you? Who is your biggest influence?
I feel truly blessed and thankful that I have had amazing people that influenced me in many positive ways. My family and friends are on the top of my list. Also everytime I meet a new person, younger or older, it’s always a new opportunity to learn something new, get inspired and achieve a better version of myself.
What is your dream job?
I would love to be a university professor. I just love teaching! I actually discovered my dream job after taking a teaching assistant position at the university. I get a sense of accomplishment whenever students give me positive feedback or come and tell me that I teach very well and that I should be a university professor. You’ll never be truly great at what you do if you don‘t have passion for it.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself fulfilling my dream job (smiling)… I am very much passionate about learning new things throughout my life, after 10 years also I want to keep up this passion with more energy. I see myself as more knowledgeable, more skilled and more hardworking.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Positive, Personable, and Motivated.
Best three quotes?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. ” (Romans 8:28)
“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” ( Paulo Coelho)
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” (William Purkey)
Favorite book?
Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist
Favorite Movie?
Troy
What do you look for in your significant other?
A significant other is like a best friend who agrees that respect, trust and effective communication are the good foundations for a healthy relationship. Specifically, someone who is caring, honest and isn’t afraid of expressing his thoughts and feelings. I appreciate a mature joyful person who shares my positive thinking perspective.