My grandpa always encouraged my family to pursue education and taught us that learning was a key to building a better life. My parents carry that forward, and I'm taking the foundation they build and turning it into something bigger. My name is Aliyah Vue, and I'm designing my future. When I arrived at OU, I was serious about my career. I knew it wasn't enough to just attend class. So I used the resources around me to prepare myself for what's next. This drive led me to the career in life design team in the business school, where I discovered the OU Pledge. The OU Pledge gives undergrad students the chance to learn through hands on experiences. I discovered an entire world at OU that I might never have found on my own. I made friends and connections to mentors in my field and learned about job opportunities outside of OU. Those experiences not only pushed me to my fullest potential, but also helped me figure out my career path. When I was nervous for my job interview with DTE, the Career and Life Design Team had my back and offered interview and resume prep, which helped me to call my nerves and gave me the confidence I needed, and I got it. Now I'm getting real world experience while going to school. My advice to students is to take advantage of the career and Life Design Center and its opportunities.

Back when I first arrived at OU, I never would have imagined it would lead to a job at DTE, but it did. Never doubt yourself. You can do anything you set your mind to