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Alex's work combines: Writing, Journalism, 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
Political Science and Government, General
University of Southampton, England
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Public Relations Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Certification: Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I completed by high school education and thought about becoming an actor...
2.
then I went back to college and studied Government & Politics and Communications Studies...
3.
then I went to University and studied Political Studies (I wish I had tried harder!)...
4.
then I gained professional experience working in a restaurant and a medical insurance company...
5.
then I completely changed professions and learned about writing for digital media...
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then I began working for a media company and specialised in communications and journalism.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
You are bright and you have ability, but you don't apply yourself.
How I responded:
"You don't apply yourself" is a statement. If your teacher tells you that, ask them to help you answer why you don't apply yourself. Find out what the problem is and then work on a solution.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
At university, I got into a whole heap of debt with loans and credit cards. I tried to hide the debt and pretend it wasn't there, but talk to your parents. They're there to help you overcome real-life issues. Otherwise, spend responsibly!