Samuel Obeng Darko, Class of 2025
It all started when I received a scholarship from Palm University Foundation to pursue a degree in BSc. Business Information Technology at Palm University College. I felt an instant connection to the Palm’s mission and values and commitment to excellence and as a result, have been excited about joining a community of passionate and like-minded individuals.
From that moment onward, I knew I had found my place.
During my freshman and sophomore years, Palm gave me strong academic foundations and career preparation through engaging lectures, academic and career counselling, corporate mentoring, career seminars and workshops. Palm’s emphasis on community service and giving back have also instilled in me a sense of responsibility and empathy. My colleagues and I spent 2 hours a week at the Pentecost Basic School at Doryumu, a neighbouring community as part of the fulfilment of our community service and giving back to our community. As a peer mentor, I had the privilege of working with three enthusiastic freshmen, fostering their academic growth and guiding them through their transition into university life.
As a way of preparing for my career I had the opportunity to intern at the Palm Center for Ethical Leadership (CEL), an experience that broadened my understanding of ethical leadership and its significance in Ghana and Africa. Building on my experience at CEL, the Student Life and Career Services Department at Palm worked with me to secure a summer internship opportunity at Sacrefilms Multimedia, a renowned production company in Accra. The experience has been invaluable so far. The synergy between my interests and Sacrefilms’ focus on creativity, innovation, and service has provided me with a platform to apply my academic knowledge to real-world projects, harness my talents and grow professionally.
Undoubtedly, my journey at Palm has become a demonstration to the transformative power of quality liberal arts education, ethical leadership, and excellence. Palm is nurturing me into a well-rounded individual professional, instilling in me the values and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact in Ghana and Africa. My journey at Palm has fostered in me a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world. I am excited about the future and for the opportunities ahead. I am committed to contributing my quota to the growth and success of Palm.
