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James's work combines: Environment & Nature, Science, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Graduate Degree
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health:
Graduate Degree
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Spent time in woods with step-grandfather.
2.
Joined Peace Corps.
3.
Worked volunteer jobs for 2 years.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should pick a profession that pays well and has jobs.
How I responded:
Choose what you do well. You will be better at it and it will not seem like work.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Just plow forward and appreciate they are doing what they know how to do under difficult times.