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Nichole's work combines: Education, Government, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Ponderosa High School
Bachelor's Degree
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
Georgetown University
Graduate Degree
Latin American Studies
Georgetown University
Doctorate
Political Science and Government, General
University of Colorado Boulder
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Director of Research:
Bachelor's Degree: Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
Graduate Degree: Latin American Studies
Doctorate: Political Science and Government, General
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
Some people want to get this degree to go out and change the world- that's not what we're about.
How I responded:
I heard that a PhD is for people who want to focus on academic research- but I've found the research skills I learned are very valuable and applicable in social impact and policy work as well. Learning research skills, especially writing skills combined with quantitative analysis, gives you a powerful and unique skill combination.