What an Associate Professor at Mt. San Jacinto College Wishes They Had Known
David wishes someone had told them to take education more seriously earlier in life. As a Communication Studies professor, David reflects that not taking high school seriously initially led to needing to "make up for that" with "a lot of education," advising current students to "wake up a little bit more" and focus on academics instead of less productive activities.
Motivation, Achieving Goals, Overcoming Challenges, Hard Truths, Candid Advice
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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David Moss
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Mt. San Jacinto College
Utah Technical College, BYU, Cal, State, Long Beach
Speech Communication, Cal. State., Long Beach, M.A., Education, Capella University, Ph.D.
Communications
Education
Education
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. The importance of taking education seriously from a young age, as early academic performance can significantly impact future opportunities and require later efforts to compensate for earlier shortcomings.
2. The value of community college as a stepping stone to higher education, noting a significant improvement in academic performance and focus during community college years compared to earlier schooling.
3. The realization that dedication and hard work in higher education, particularly at universities, leads to positive outcomes and success, contrasting with a less serious approach taken during youth.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
I had to make up for not taking my college courses seriously at first. I had about 15 years of education.
I didn't take high school seriously, but I did much better in community college. Once I got to Long Beach, I took things very seriously and did well.
I wish I had woken up a bit more when I was younger and taken it more seriously. I would have tried to get better grades instead of going to the beach all the time.
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/david-moss-ph-d-39171419, www1.msjc.edu/instructor/emoss/