Hybrid Discussion “VMU Alumni – The New Generation of Sensemakers”
As we celebrate Alumni Day 2025 within the VMU Connections event, we invite VMU alumni and students to a meaningful hybrid discussion titled “VMU Alumni – The New Generation of Sensemakers.”
The discussion will take place on Friday, November 8, from 16:00 to 17:30, both online via Microsoft Teams and onsite at VMU Senate Hall, S. Daukanto g. 28, Kaunas. The event will be conducted in English, and registration is required: Register here.
This event brings together VMU graduates and students from countries including Ukraine, Nigeria, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Mongolia, Jordan, Bahrain, and more. Participants will share real-life stories of navigating studies, building careers, overcoming challenges, and discovering purpose in today’s world.
Students and graduates will gain insights on:
- Building meaningful careers
- Finding balance and motivation
- Overcoming challenges and adapting to change
- Turning ideas into action
One of the discussion speakers is Olumide Felix Owajoba from Nigeria, a 2023 graduate of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Social Anthropology programme, who is now pursuing a second Master’s degree in Social Work: Social Work in the Context of Global Crises.
He will be speaking on the topic “Beyond ‘You Can’: Building the Strategy that Unlocks Your Future.”
Felix says: “The question I always ask myself is, ‘What’s next?’ And my answer must always resonate with my end goals. I never planned on doing a second Master’s, having faced challenges when applying for the first one. But I have come to realize there is a thin line between determination and failure. And for every goal and determination, there are barriers. I’ll be taking you through my journey – from the classroom to the career space.”
Felix has volunteered as a Unibuddy Alumni Ambassador, supporting prospective students with questions about studying, life in Lithuania, and admissions. He currently works as a Program Support Officer at the Lithuanian Samaritan Association in Vilnius, contributing to social programs focused on elderly care, food aid, and emergency relief.
Read more about this event and register now!
