What's Next? Hopefully continuing my work with NASA. I’m an intern right now, doing systems engineering for the human landing system, but I’m hoping to turn that into a full-time job. I’m working right now on my pilot’s license so I'm hoping to finish that as soon as I graduate. Then I’m looking to start graduate school, top choices right now are Embrey-Riddle, NC State and Florida Tech.
Any Advice? Be proactive, seek out knowledge from those who are doing what you want to do, and don’t take no for an answer.
Get involved on campus, I did with the Society of Physics Students. It's a really good opportunity to find ways to get involved and get leadership opportunities.
What's Next? I plan to start a non-profit for affordable home building in Orange County, North Carolina. It is very in the early stages, doing a lot of lobbying to the North Carolina Congress. I’m going to graduate school for Communications Strategy at UNC Chapel Hill. I delayed my start to work on the non-profit.
Any Advice? Connect with your professors, they’re going to be your biggest resource during your college career. Was the case for me, now they’re all my best friends!
What's Next? I will continue to work for Red Moon Herbs as their Garden Coordinator and search for more work in garden education.
Any Advice? Curiosity is sacred. Learn how to listen.
What's Next? Moving to Puerto Rico to do soil research in the El Yunque rainforest for three months. Then going to graduate school.
Any Advice? Make meaningful connections with your professors because they really can help you a lot in figuring out your journey and next steps and finding jobs during school.
What's Next? Applying to graduate school and simultaneously trying to find a job in advocacy. Right now I’m at the Verner’s Center for Early Learning with the child and family advocates.
Any Advice? I’m a non-traditional student so I would say follow your heart and whatever you want to do rather than listening to what others want you to do. Get your degree for you.
What's Next? Make theater art and play with kids!
Any Advice? Share yourself, that is how we connect. Don’t be afraid to be seen by other people.
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