The speaker, Emmanuel Tarfa, a seasoned management consultant, urges university students to utilize their unique environment to collaborate across disciplines and solve real-world problems, highlighting examples from political science, nutrition, sociology, and mathematics. He stresses the importance of foundational skills in math, English, and general knowledge, recommending daily news consumption for broad awareness. By connecting academic learning to market needs, students can build intellectual depth and practical solutions that lead to immediate employment. The talk concludes with a challenge for students to engage deeply with their studies and interdisciplinary collaboration to become relevant and impactful in their careers. Emmanuel Tarfa is a seasoned executive and innovation strategist with extensive experience across technology and media. His career spans leadership roles in business development, strategic communications, and youth empowerment initiatives. Emmanuel uses his platform to inspire young leaders to embrace transformation and drive progress in Africa. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx