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Alexandra Szymanski

Alexandra Szymanski

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

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Alexandra's work combines: Education, Government, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Outreach Coordinator- East Central Region

Assist families and communities across Indiana in accessing State Financial Aid

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Jeffersonville High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    B.S. Geology

    Indiana University-Bloomington

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors:

Bachelor's Degree: Communications

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Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    The majority of people simply had no idea what Geology was or what one could do with a degree. This resulted in most people have an initial negative reaction upon hearing my declared major.

  • How I responded:

    I explained what Geology was, the high demand for recent graduates, positive impacts that can be made in our environment, and that a nice living wage can be earned.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I am currently paying on my loans and enrolled in Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A program funded by the Federal Government to assist individuals who want to pursue an career in the world of public service.