Ever wondered what chemical equations or counselling theories have to do with breaking news and viral headlines?
Curious how a degree in something totally unrelated can still make one a sharper, savvier journalist?
In Episode 10 of the Life & The City podcast, hosts Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab flip the script on traditional career paths as they unpack their own academic journeys — from chemical engineering and counselling to the chaos and charm of journalism.
Together, they explore how their unexpected degrees shaped their thinking, reporting and even the way they handle ethical dilemmas and deadlines.
From surprising skill transfers to awkward first gigs, they reveal how unrelated education might just be journalism’s secret sauce.
Also tackled are how unique backgrounds can bring depth to storytelling and why your past might just be your professional power move.
Whether you’re a student, a serial job-switcher, or just rethinking your career choices over your morning coffee, this episode is for you.
The Life & The City podcast series airs fortnightly, spotlighting issues that matter to urbanites.
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