College Experiences That Helped A Data Linguistic Analyst At Meta Succeed
Scott, a Data Linguistic Analyst at Meta, prioritized a "very personal approach" to learning in college, focusing on skills and knowledge deemed more valuable than grades or specific coursework. This approach, combined with a lifelong love of learning encompassing diverse subjects like art and philosophy, fostered a well-rounded perspective and enriched life experiences, ultimately contributing to professional success beyond simply career-minded pursuits.
Self-directed Learning, Passion-driven Learning, Experiential Learning, Holistic Education, Personal Growth
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Scott N.
Data Linguistic Analyst
Meta
Loyola Marymount University
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Psychology
Technology
Data and Analytics
Video Highlights
1. Take a personal approach to learning and prioritize what you find most important, even if it means neglecting some coursework.
2. Don't undervalue learning from real-world experiences and street smarts; they offer valuable lessons not found in textbooks.
3. Pursue passions outside of your career focus; it adds richness to life and can indirectly enhance professional success.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I am very early in my career, so I'm not sure how much success I've had or what is yet to come. My strategy going through university was to take a very personal approach to what I was learning.
There were times I had to ask myself why I had to learn certain things. I'd wonder why I couldn't learn about something else, or if I could easily learn something on my own by reading a book. I'd then focus my time and energy on subjects I could truly only learn in college.
Conversely, there were also topics I knew I wouldn't learn in college and would have to pursue on my own time. I've always been a learner and really enjoyed researching things.
I believe being very personal about what I want to learn has set me up for success. This might even mean neglecting my grades or coursework for the sake of what I deem important to learn.
You hear often about people without college degrees who have street smarts. You don't really learn street smarts in a university setting.
Some things are learned purely through experience, and those are the things no one can take away from you. These can sometimes be more concrete learning experiences than reading from a book.
Learning about certain subjects can also provide a richer life experience. Learning about art, history, or philosophy, for instance, doesn't directly contribute to career compensation.
However, I think these pursuits offer more fulfillment and enjoyment in life. This is true when interacting with people, reading the news, and so on. There's more to learning than just career-focused goals.
I think this broader perspective has helped me follow my passions more.
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