Emily Harmon
Old Dominion University TRiO Student Support Services
Norfolk, VA USA
"Recognize your weaknesses and then advocate for strength."
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Emily's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Jefferson Forest High School
Bachelor's Degree
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Old Dominion University
Graduate Degree
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Old Dominion University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Academic Coordinator:
Bachelor's Degree: Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Graduate Degree: Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Why do you need to get a second degree? You'll already have one. Sounds like a waste of time and money.
How I responded:
I knew what goals I had set for myself and I focused on the support of others to remain focused on graduating with my master's degree.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I have always struggled with learning and understanding math independently due to hearing loss (math is often taught with back to student). I sought out tutoring with TRiO SSS and passed math! Recognize your weaknesses and then advocate for strength.