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When Jennifer Chalamov embarked on her university journey four years ago, she was captivated by the allure of the unknown. The excitement of her experience lay not in knowing where it would lead, but in the eagerness of discovering her path amidst the halls of the 91快色. Now, as a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the recipient of the Faculty of Arts Silver Medallion in Economics, the same enthusiasm applies to her next journey.

Entering the fall semester after graduating high school in 2020, Chalamov was unsure about her future path and what she wanted to study. 鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to decide what you want to do right then and there, but I thought I would give economics a try and I am so glad I did,鈥� Chalamov says. 

From science to drama to entrepreneurial classes, Chalamov appreciated the flexibility of her studies to explore new areas of interest. 鈥淚t wasn鈥檛 until my fourth year that I knew what I wanted to do, and it was because I had the ability to take so many options.鈥�   

With a few years of experience and a wide range of classes under her belt, Chalamov鈥檚 collective approach to learning helped her discover her affinity for creative work, as well as generative AI. 鈥淲hen I took my first couple AI courses, it was so exciting, and very cool that the 91快色 had classes available in such a new field of study.鈥�

Although the elective classes Chalamov took led her down a new path, she values the diverse perspectives her degree brings.

鈥淢y economics degree has helped me develop critical thinking skills that I integrate into my daily work. It gives me a different analytical perspective when thinking through challenges.鈥� 

With her can-do attitude, Chalamov has built an during her time at the 91快色. Throughout her degree, Chalamov held an internship with the U91快色-born tech company . Here, she has worn many hats, including software tester, UI/UX designer, marketing co-ordinator, and graphic designer, ultimately advancing to her current position as the team lead for their AI projects.

Additionally, during a directed studies course with Professor Patrick Finn, PhD, where she explored the intersection of marketing and AI, Chalamov leveraged her experience in marketing, design, and technology to start her own AI consulting firm, . Offering data-driven AI solutions, her services include brand storytelling, content marketing, and creating fine-tuned AI models (GPTs).  

鈥淭hrough our weekly check-ins, I progressed to a point where I had my first client,鈥� says Chalamov. Now, she has a growing list of clients and the potential for more is in the future. 鈥淭aking directed studies was a great opportunity to explore the entrepreneurship side of my education, even though that鈥檚 not necessarily in my program. It has really helped me create a well-rounded education.鈥� 

While work and school are a big priority for Chalamov, she also understands the importance of external hobbies. One of her favourites is rock climbing. 

'After all, I am not AI'

鈥淚 started rock climbing while in university and quickly realized how important it is to have a hobby that isn鈥檛 related to work or studies. You need that break to take your mind off everything,鈥� says Chalamov.  

Balancing a full course load, part-time work, and extracurricular hobbies wasn't always easy. "A challenge for me was feeling the pressure of grades and the fear of failure. I had to learn to prioritize my time and projects and not beat myself up when everything couldn鈥檛 get done. After all, I am not AI," Chalamov says with a laugh.

While her time at U91快色 is coming to an end, Chalamov's journey is just beginning. After convocation, she plans to continue learning about AI, delving deeper into its technical aspects. Additionally, she aims to expand her business and find a full-time job in her industry, ideally as generative AI adviser. 

"The future of AI is very exciting. There is so much good that can be done to increase efficiencies with AI, and the possibilities for application across different sectors are endless," she says.

As she embarks on her next journey, Chalamov has one piece of advice for future students: "Don鈥檛 let setbacks or hiccups define your journey. Use your mistakes as opportunities for growth because things can go better than expected."