College Experiences That Helped A Director At The US Navy Succeed
Jack's undergraduate experience at a liberal arts school fostered "a very healthy sense of how to learn and to think," developing critical thinking skills crucial for a successful career in the US Navy, enabling the ability to adapt to diverse roles from small ships to special forces deployments in Iraq. This foundation allowed for success across various domains and the quick acquisition of new knowledge.
Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Learning Agility, Cross-Domain Expertise, Generalist Skills
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Jack Welsh
Director (LCDR, SC, USN)
US Navy
St. John’s College, Annapolis
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Political Science, American Studies
Government & Public Sector, Military
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Developed strong critical thinking skills through a liberal arts education
2. Cultivated an ability to learn and adapt quickly to new challenges and environments
3. Gained experience in diverse settings and industries, fostering adaptability and generalist capabilities
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
That's a great question. As an undergraduate, I bounced around various industries and interests. I attended a unique liberal arts and humanities school.
What I did in undergrad was develop a healthy sense of how to learn and think critically. This enabled me to be as generalist as I have been in my specialty.
It has allowed me to jump between various units and ships. This includes small ships with major aviation and weapon systems. I also dealt with special forces, deployed to Iraq.
There, I was in a specialized weapons program management role. Being able to cross domains was essential due to my ability to think and learn quickly.