A Journey Completed: Zahida's Growth and Experience
- MAKE Publishing
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
By: Giselle Ortega
When Zahida first began the program, she entered feeling nervous and unsure. She was still learning English, which made communication feel intimidating. At times, she doubted whether she would be able to understand others or express herself clearly. Despite those fears, Zahida showed up each day ready to learn. As the weeks went on, she gained confidence, improving her English skills, and began to feel more comfortable in her role. What once felt overwhelming slowly became familiar, and she realized she was capable of more than she initially believed.
Throughout the program, Zahida experienced significant personal and professional growth. She developed stronger time management and communication skills and learned the importance of teamwork. Working alongside others allowed her to learn from people with different strengths and experiences, and she came to appreciate how collaboration helps prevent mistakes and create better outcomes. Zahida shared that working in a group taught her how to support others and ask for help when needed. She especially valued working closely with Zahra who supported her learning and helped her grow through shared responsibilities and daily collaboration.
Now, as Zahida reaches the end of the program, she reflects on her journey with pride and gratitude. She feels happy for the skills, experiences, and relationships she gained, even as she feels a bit sad to leave a program that played such an important role in her growth. The confidence she built extends beyond the workplace; she now feels prepared to communicate with others, participate in interviews, and pursue new job opportunities. Looking back, Zahida would tell her past self not to be afraid or doubt her abilities but instead to take the opportunity and go for it. Her journey is a powerful reminder that growth happens when we push past fear and allow ourselves the chance to learn.
