Career Roadmap
Melinda's work combines: Engineering, Environment & Nature, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Civil Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Civil Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree: Civil Engineering
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I got accepted into my dream college.
2.
I paid off my college debt quickly.
3.
Moved to San Diego for better work opportunities.
4.
Got my first apartment.
5.
Found a stable and well paying civil engineering job.
6.
Got married and had a kid.
7.
Bought my first house.
8.
Became a manager at my current job.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
Engineering is for men. You need to be a genius to even graduate from college with such a rigorous and demanding major. You're a nerd for wanting to pursue engineering.
How I responded:
I strived to prove everyone wrong and ended up graduating with really good grades. I am now a manager at a civil engineering company and hope to inspire others to chase their dreams in whatever career they desire.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Working summer jobs to pay off college debt quickly.