Kelvin Lee
University of California, Irvine - Office of Undergraduate Admissions
"It's important to network and build relations to get your foot in the door because you never know who will be able to help you find a job."
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Kelvin's work combines: Education, Travel, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
C.K. McClatchy High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California, Irvine
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Admissions Counselor - Campus Visit Coordinator :
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology OR Communications OR Public Service
Graduate Degree: Student Affairs
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
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The first step in the right direction was choosing to go to UCI instead of UC Berkely. A lot of people questioned this decision but I always knew that this is where I would be most successful.
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The 2nd step was becoming a Campus Representative for UCI and giving campus tours. This was my first taste of the Admissions world and I was mentored by someone who helped me get my first job.
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Then, I decided to become a mentor myself. This was a defining moment because I realized that helping someone made me feel like a part of something bigger and I knew I wanted to keep doing this.
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The final step was becoming a Coordinator for Campus Reps. Being in this para-professional leadership position as an undergrad introduced me to a world that I could envision myself in.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
"Why would you go to UC Irvine instead of UC Berkeley?" , "Why would you study a soft science?"
How I responded:
I dealt with discouragement by assuring myself of my interests. I was doing this for me and not for anyone else, so I just decided not to care about anyone else's opinion.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I was hit by anxiety in college and found it hard to let go of my need for everything to be 100% perfect. To overcome this, I stayed a 5th year in college and I learned how to ask for help.