Life after college

That would be me. I switched majors a few times (don’t ask me how many, I don’t know) and ended up with a double major and minor in seemingly unconnected fields but both led to my graduate program. I worked for a few years in the field but switched subfields/specializations. Then I went back to graduate school for my doctorate, found yet another career path that was outside the field of my doctorate program. In other words, I gave my parents fits because every time they thought I found my niche I switched fields. I don’t think I ever found my true love of careers but I have definitely explored different areas and enjoyed the journey (so far).

What I do isn’t directly connected to the areas of my majors but study of both help inform me in my current position. It was never “you study math, you become a mathematician/math teacher” or “you study art history, you become a museum curator” thing. Life just isn’t that linear.

As for my schools, people may care about the Ivy for the split second when they see the name on my resume but, I would say the ACC schools generated more conversation during interviews.