My name is Lynsook Mbu, and here is a little something about me. Dreams and aspirations change the older we get. For me, I wanted to be a teacher and a doctor. In high school, I was presented with many options from everyone’s opinion and perspective. I was unsure, so I investigated as many possibilities as possible.
SAWIA/GFA EXPERIENCE
In 2014, I had the privilege of being among the selected girls for the Girls Fly Africa (GFA) Aviation and Space camp. It was the best experience one could ask for and a highly informative week. This is where I was introduced to the topics of the space and aviation industries. The information and knowledge gained would later play a pivotal role in shaping my future career choice. When all was said and done, I left with a different mindset and a variety of new career options. I am so grateful to Refilwe and her team for all the activities, hard work, and passion put into the camp. It is a memory I will never forget, for I had a life-changing experience and met intelligent, powerful, and ambitious ladies.
My UNIVERSITY JOURNEY
When applying for tertiary education, I initially intended to study something in the field of science. In my matric year, I had a change of heart, and I wanted to study something related to commerce and something unique and in demand. I now hold a BCom Logistics Management degree and a BCom Honours Logistics Management degree, and I could not have been happier with my decision. Sometimes, I was unsure if I had made the right decision, but I persevered, and now I am seeing the results of my hard work.
MY WORK LIFE BALANCE
I am happy to be working in one of the biggest freight forwarding companies in the world. It has truly been a great experience thus far. Everything that happened in my past has prepared me for this very moment. The GFa camp was a catalyst that propelled me into this very moment in my life.
I may not be a pilot, engineer, air traffic controller, etc., but I am still a contributing member of the aviation industry through logistics, transportation, and distribution. I look forward to my future endeavors and, hopefully, to be an inspiration to the next person.
