Evelyn Lopez
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA USA
"If you have the passion for the art you are making, money and success will follow, but only if you persist."
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Evelyn 's work combines: Art, Education, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Arizona State University
Graduate Degree
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certification
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Associated Dean of the College of the Arts:
Bachelor's Degree: Art
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I wanted to be a chef but after an awful experience with a customer, I decided it wasn't for me.
2.
I went back to school after a friend suggested it.
3.
I discovered I really liked to draw and I thought I would major in drawing and painting.
4.
I was accepted into a highly selective drawing and painting major program.
5.
I ended up switching to graphic design.
6.
I was working in the industry as a graphic designer while working a second job for two years when I realized I didn't want to do this anymore.
7.
I had a friend in the education field and decided I wanted the lifestyle he had.
8.
I went back to school to pursue a degree in education.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You shouldn't study art because you're not going to make a living.
How I responded:
You should ignore all discouragement and persist. If you have the passion for the art you are making, money and success will follow, but only if you persist.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Your family will eventually come around as you further explore career paths and once they see you making a living they'll be more understanding.