College Experiences That Helped A Chief Academic Officer At Scholarship Prep Schools Succeed
Taylor, Chief Academic Officer at Scholarship Prep Schools, recommends exploring diverse fields during undergraduate studies to broaden one's worldview and identify impactful career paths; the professional advises against "pigeonholing" oneself, stating that this approach "really helped shape their beliefs globally, as well as within their career."
Career Exploration, Higher Education, Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Taylor Ellis
Chief Academic Officer
Scholarship Prep Schools
UC Santa Barbara 2009
CSU Long Beach MA in Curriculum and Instruction, Administrative Services Credential
Anthropology, Sociology
Education
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Explore diverse fields and opportunities to broaden your understanding and identify areas of impact.
2. Avoid limiting yourself to a single career path early on; explore different options.
3. Consider the global impact of your career and how you can make a significant contribution to society.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set up for success in your career?
In my undergrad, what I did to set myself up for success in my career wasn't particularly career-specific. I don't know if this is the route for everyone, but I really tried to take a lot of classes and diversify my understanding of different fields and opportunities.
I went into school really set on science and wanting to go that route. However, the more I explored different opportunities, the more it changed how I viewed the world, my place in it, and where I could make a big impact.
I think not pigeonholing myself was something I was intentional about, and I do think it really helped shape my beliefs globally, as well as within my career. I would highly recommend it.