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Erica's work combines: Government, Law, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Clear Lake High School
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science and Government, General
University of Houston
Graduate Degree
J.D.
South Texas College of Law
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science and Government, General
University of St Thomas
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Lawyers:
Bachelor's Degree: Political Science and Government, General
Graduate Degree: J.D.
Bachelor's Degree: Political Science and Government, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Financial challenges.
2.
Quit a job that paid well because it wasn't a good fit for pursuing my educational goals.
3.
Ignored anyone who said I could not do it.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
I did not have the right personality to be a lawyer, that I was not aggressive enough.
How I responded:
I realized that I wanted to be a lawyer badly enough despite this discouraging feedback, and knew I could make my way and learn how the career path I wanted could work for me.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Financial Aid, working part-time, and family support.