Yara Okais

I would want to thank CMA CGM for this scholarship program as this opportunity enabled me to fully focus on my academic and professional tracks without worrying a lot about the financials. 

My first year at HEC was full of changes and growth. I am someone who always strives for excellence in everything I do, especially when it comes to academics. However, I had to learn that networking can be as important as excelling academically.

Thus, I joined several associations on campus, notably HECèdre, Women in Business, and the students Ambassadors Program. I also organized two VLAM events: the award ceremony for Strategic Marketing final projects with 200 students attending and jusdges being CMOs of companies such as LVMH, Accor...

I managed and found a balance between academics, networking and planning for the gap year I am currently pursuing. 

I am completing my first internship at Nespresso France as the “Assistant to the Machines Project Manager”. 

I am currently looking forward to hearing from some companies for the second part of my gap year. 

Best Regards, 
Yara.