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Zahra Okba
PhD student in oceanography at University Ibn Zohr
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Be confident, confidence is the most beautiful thing a woman can wear.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Ocean is the most mysterious environment, It fascinate us everytime and discovering the ocean make us understand it more.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS FIELD?
Since always I have been fascinated by the ocean , especially when I go fishing with my father , when I hear the sound of the waves the smell other ocean I feel peace walk through my soul, studying oceanography is ambitious ,emotional and spiritual things for me I feel my worth in it and myself too.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK AT & THINK, "I WISH YOUNGER ME WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WAS POSSIBLE?"
I wish younger me was believing on herself more and be more confident of her skills
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN STEM?
To prove that a woman is stronger than they thought, and underestimating her is not a good idea
BEST ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION?
Be confident, confidence is the most beautiful thing a woman can wear , believe in yourself, You re worth it no matter what , and be persistent
INSPO / FUN FACT
Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.