The secret to one’s success is not just ability, but the focus, determination and plans of the individual. In the short term I am focused on working hard, excelling and graduating with flying colors.
In the long term I want to be central to the ever growing economy of Oman, while also focusing on developmental projects in the Philippines with core efforts on the provision of basic needs for those less fortunate and becoming one of the prominent business women of my generation.
I have grown up in an environment full of competition and the only way to fully succeed is through self-actualizing and striving to be the best. This has not just benefited me academically, but it has also given me a greater understanding of myself.
Since my days in primary school, I have continuously been moved from place to place which has not always been easy, however, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks: it has given me a great opportunity to widen my social circle and improve my interactive skills as I socialize with individuals from different backgrounds, beliefs and all with their own distinct and wonderful personalities. This has allowed me to adapt and to be flexible throughout the transition of moving from one place to the next. This allowed me to focus on my education and eased the challenges that came with it. Even in such an unstable childhood, I have continuously achieved academic excellence.
The first step that I took to know where my real passion lie is by asking myself, “Where do you see yourself in ten years Zayana?” then an image of a woman in a suit, working on figures and tables, and analyzing data started to form in my mind. I could only see her silhouette for the past few years, but not until in grade ten that her image became clearer to me that I start to realize what I really want to be in life: to be part of the fast changing business world.
Studying Economics