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Abbey's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Fort Collins High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business/Commerce, General
University of Colorado Boulder
Graduate Degree
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Regis University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Community Service Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Business/Commerce, General
Graduate Degree: Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I went to college and studied Business because I didn't know what I wanted to do.
2.
Then I decided to join the Peace Corps because I knew I wanted to help people.
3.
Then I started working at a museum as a volunteer coordinator.
4.
Then I moved to Washington, DC and found a job with College Summit.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You shouldn't work in the nonprofit industry, you'll never make any money.
How I responded:
Ultimately, you have to find a balance between a career that will allow you to make a living in what you consider a comfortable lifestyle, and a career that makes you happy and satisfied. That balance is different for everyone. Follow your own beliefs and dreams and don't let others discourage you from what makes you happy.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I had to transfer colleges after my freshman year because of financial difficulties. I worked hard to catch up on classes by taking summer school and worked part time throughout my time in college.