Brandon Mears
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA USA
"We are all human."
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Brandon's work combines: Education, Science, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Whittier High School
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Cal State Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Master of Science - Counseling, College of Health & Human Development
Cal State Fullerton
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee:
Bachelor's Degree: Human Services
Graduate Degree: Counseling
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Came into my undergrad as a biology major and failed two classes my first semester.
2.
Was put on academic probation, and my GPA was too low to qualify for financial aid.
3.
Took my first abnormal psychology course and knew I wanted to do something with mental health.
4.
Graduated with a bachelor's in psychology.
5.
Denied from every graduate program I applied to after I graduated.
6.
Took a year off and worked as a Behavioral Therapist, Payroll/Human Resources Assistant, and as a Scheduling Coordinator.
7.
Reapplied to marriage and family therapy programs and got accepted to my number one choice.
8.
Made it to my practicum year of my graduate program and got accepted to my top site at Rio Hondo College.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
I heard phrases and criticisms meant to hinder me from pursuing what I truly wanted.
How I responded:
I've dealt with discouragement by acknowledging that we are all human and make mistakes.