Ep. 139 - On College, Graduate School, and the Future, Adam Answers Student Questions

Due to some unexpected delays, we’ll be switching our currently scheduled episode with this current one, a Q and A session that dates back all the way to IFT 2018. So, Mandy Jian, now president of the McGill University Food Science club, interviewed me live in IFT. She did a great job hosting, as she not only asked great questions but compiled a list of questions from other students. We talk a lot about how IFT can really help you, not only in college but when you start your career. Other questions like graduate school, and how to get a raise also pop up. If you’re a student, I highly suggest listening to this episode. You’ll learn about what we realized is important in college, and it’s not grades. Overall, I teared up a bit when editing this episode. Sometimes when you’re stuck in the weeds, you don’t really have time to look up and see who’s listening. So again, if you’re a long time follower of My Food Job Rocks, thank you. Sponsor - BAKERpedia This episode is brought to you by BAKERpedia – your one-stop, resource that answers all your questions on industry trends, ingredient information, food safety and more. It’s shared knowledge, freely available, always. BAKERpedia.com – we do all the thinking so you can focus on your business. Patreon Due to our ad cycle being over, we’re trying a different model for My Food Job Rocks. We have opened up a Patreon page! Now you can support My Food Job Rocks if you want to and the reward tiers go from a complementary career advice book to ad placement and more. We’d love for you to be part of the process. Visit Patreon.com/myfoodjobrocks Show Notes The common things most guests say: be passionate on what you do. Never meeting Nicole Gallace in person Meeting with guest Gabriel Keith Harris On Video: It's a big investment, and we want to make it good. Introvert: How to be Outgoing and Super Confident Mechanism: Say you’re excited when you’re anxious Purpose: How can I convince people on my message? Lion Dancing Gary Vaynerchuk Blue Ocean Grave Keeper’s Association Cactus IFT - IFT sections are the best way to get friends fast if you’re new to town Meetup.com Cal Poly Food Science Club Cal PolyFood Media or Global Food Tasters Club (I guess it's gone...) Diversity Advocate for Multicultural Center College advice: The only point of class is to impress the teacher’s ruleset Clinical Nutrition Class Food Science Club Polos On the best example of being consistent: Jessica Gavin Emerging Leader’s Network Varuze Asked: Grad School, to go or not to go?: For entrepreneurs, no. There are huge advantages to go to Graduate School.  Sapna Thontitali Emma from McGill: Have you noticed a gender pay gap in the food industry?: Guys are more likely to ask for a raise than girls Guys are generally more aggressive than girls when it comes for asking for a raise. There are a lot of biases when it coems to women and pay. Most are subconsciously cultural. Veronica Hislop asked: What do you see as the future of food?: Sustainability Flavor Investigator Series Impossible Foods Beyond Meat Most interesting episode: Tom Mastrobuoni Favorite Episodes: Missy Shaaphok Good Food Institute Series What's next: Susie Fogelson Big Questions Cal Fussman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices