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Steven Francisco's work combines: Food, Business, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
El Camino High School
Graduate Degree
Studio/Fine Arts
Skyline College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Manager:
Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
During COVID-19 I developed a medical condition
2.
I was able to overcome my medical condition and gain and renew my self confidence.
3.
Returned to college but I was unsure of a major and started to explore.
4.
Decided on a major, did lots of research on studio arts, and went above and beyond to be prepared for what awaits for me in the future.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Animators don't get the credit they deserve. Making animation is not a real job. Animators only work for kids' movies and games. They do quite a lot of work for a small moment in the spotlight in the credits of the game or movie.
How I responded:
I did so much research and talked to people to look at the reality. There are differences between being an animator and other jobs. But to assure you it is a real job. Many things that are not considered "real jobs" are actual jobs or can become jobs!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I come from an immigrant family. Since I was the first to go to college, I wanted to learn about the system and what to do so I can help any of my family that decide to go to college.