Hosts Aida (left) and Farid discuss how their education backgrounds enhance their roles as journalists.
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 make one a 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 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 education pathways not directly related to media practice might just be journalism’s secret sauce.
They also tackle how unique backgrounds can bring depth to storytelling and why your past may 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.
Catch the full episode on www.youtube.com/@thestaronline/podcasts or www.thestar.com.my/metro
