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Eric's work combines: Law, Science, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Currituck County High
Bachelor's Degree
Chemistry, General
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduate Degree
Organic Chemistry
Georgia State University
Doctorate
Organic Chemistry
Georgia State University
Certification
Patent Bar Registration
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Lawyers:
Bachelor's Degree: Chemistry, General
Graduate Degree: Organic Chemistry
Doctorate: Organic Chemistry
Certification: Patent Bar Registration
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Changing career paths after investing time to get a PhD is risky. There are not enough job openings and there is too much competition.
How I responded:
Belief in yourself. Sounds cliche but deep down you know your own capabilities. Luck helps a bit but setting yourself up for success and never giving up will get you to your goal. Also, network network network. Small connections can get you further than you every thought possible. Help people as often as you can and it will come back to you 10x.