Ep. 107: Dr. Claudia Okonkwo on Adjusting to Life in the US & Not Quitting After Failing Her Qualifying Exams Twice
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Claudia Okonkwo
Dr. Claudia Okonkwo received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2019 and currently works for Boston Consulting Group. In this episode, Dr. Okonkwo talks about adjusting to life in the US after moving from Nigeria to attend college, how she created time during her doctoral degree for extra-curricular activities (including a brief modeling career!), and how she remained resilient and determined after failing her qualifying exams twice.
Hosted by Cohort Sistas founder Dr. Ijeoma Kola, the Cohort Sistas Podcast brings to life the stories, struggles, and successes of Black women with doctoral degrees and their lives beyond the degree.
Connect with Dr. Claudia Okonkwo
Claudia’s Instagram: @Claudiah_1
The Luminary Advantage Instagram: @luminaryadvantage
LinkedIn: Claudia Okonkwo
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