Joanna Crosby
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD USA
"It's okay to change what you want to do in life."
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Joanna 's work combines: Education, Philosophy & Religion, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
GED
Bachelor's Degree
Philosophy
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Philosophy
Vanderbilt University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Philosophy Professor :
Bachelor's Degree: Philosophy
Graduate Degree: Philosophy
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Starting freshmen year of college as a theatre major.
2.
Transferring to UCLA the following year to also pursue theatre.
3.
Taking the rest of the academic year to figure out a plan and work.
4.
Coming back to CSUF as a philosophy major.
5.
Graduating and working towards a GA in American Studies.
6.
Attending graduate school at Vanderbilt University.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I was supported by my family to pursue my career choice. Although I didn't face discouragement from my peers, I had trouble finding my calling entering college but was quickly motivated by the concept of philosophy.
How I responded:
It's okay to change what you want to do in life. Choosing a major freshmen year does not set it in stone. It is better to take a step back and find something you are passionate about rather than continue with something you don't enjoy and will be stuck with for the rest of your life. There's no set timeline for when you must graduate college and find a job so take your time and enjoy it.