Career Roadmap
William's work combines: Education, Writing, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Lindblom Tech (Chicago)
Bachelor's Degree
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
Graduate Degree
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
University of Saint Francis
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a School Counselor:
Bachelor's Degree: Education, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
U of Illinois Engineering, struggled with Chemistry and Calculus
2.
Changed to Architecture major
3.
Finished with degree in Urban planning
4.
Graduate school in public admin
5.
Worked at college non for profit in Chicago
6.
Went back to school for Masters in School counseling
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You are not creative enough.
How I responded:
Everyone doesn't know your whole story. Enjoying work made a big difference for me.