Studying for a masters degree while caring for three children has given Chima Omojowolo the confidence to relaunch her own career after time out to raise her family.
She will graduate with an MSc in International Human Resource Management after one busy year juggling reading, coursework and assignments with school pick-ups and other family responsibilities – and now hopes to help and inspire others to grow their careers.
Chima moved to Aberdeen from France when her husband transferred to a job in the Granite City.
She decided to undertake further study to enable her to progress her own HR career following a break for motherhood and was drawn to the course because it offered a broad skill set and practical knowledge to ease her return.
Chima said: “Knowing the programme was comprehensive and flexible gave me confidence that I could update my skills while still managing my home responsibilities.
“My student journey at the University was both challenging and rewarding. Adjusting to a new environment while caring for my three children and family was difficult at first.
“However, I gradually found my stride and even excelled academically, ultimately achieving a Distinction in my degree.”
Chima loved the opportunity to collaborate with classmates on group assignments and presentations and quickly fitted into life both on campus and in Aberdeen.
“I loved exploring the city with my family - from peaceful walks along the beach to discovering restaurants and children parks, Aberdeen quickly felt like home,” she added.
“The balance of academic life and family moments in such a welcoming city made my time here truly memorable and special.”
With her degree in hand Chima now plans to resume her career in the field of human resources, specifically focusing on training and development.
She added: “I am passionate about helping employees grow, so I am aiming for a role where I can design and lead effective training programmes within an organisation. Ultimately, I hope to make a positive impact in the workplace by fostering continuous learning and development for others, just as I have done for myself.”