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Andy's work combines: Writing, Non-Profit Organizations, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
University of California-Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree
Civil Engineering, General
Kingston University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Technical Writers:
Bachelor's Degree: Civil Engineering, General
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
First year at university away from narrow-minded catholic upbringing was transformational.
2.
Studying English in San Diego/LA, I encountered diverse groups of people, experiences, perspectives.
3.
Post-graduation panic: a pointless unpaid internship, then a well-paid but dead-end admin job.
4.
Plan B: Study civil engineering, the least-bad/best alternative that I was aware of at the time.
5.
Moving to London on a study abroad year.
6.
Staying in London to finish my second bachelors. Travelling the world.
7.
Working in London. Travelling the world.
8.
Changing career in London. Travelling the world.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Everything everyone else has heard too.
How I responded:
Just get over it. You'll find your own way. My way won't help you.