Sara Monroe
Old Dominion University
"Seek support and resources through your university and develop relationships with others in your community."
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Sara's work combines: Education, Writing, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Kempsville High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, General
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Graduate Degree
Education, General
Old Dominion University
Doctorate
Certification
Vocational
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Career Coach:
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, General
Graduate Degree: Education, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Unable to continue attending private school during middle school due to an infraction that led to expulsion.
2.
Adjusting to moving out of my hometown and attending a public school, a system completely new to me.
3.
Entering into a relationship that involved intimate partner violence and led to involvement in the legal system.
4.
Graduating high school and moving to Florida in order to gain new experiences and pursue my bachelor's degree.
5.
Finding myself, reaching self-acceptance, and coming out as bi-sexual to friends and family members despite expected challenges and difficulties.
6.
Studying abroad in London, England throughout my final semester and then graduating from college with honors.
7.
Obtaining a job outside of my field of study and beginning to study for the GRE for entrance into a counseling graduate program.
8.
Being accepted into ODU's Master of Education graduate program and obtaining an M.S. Ed. after graduating with honors.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
My concentration in mental health counseling may not be useful in a higher education environment.
How I responded:
The counseling program offered courses in a variety of specializations, including career counseling. As a graduate assistant in Career Development Services, I found my passion in higher education and while my counseling degree would seem to be specific to mental health, the counseling skills I obtained-combined with my professional experience-have allowed me to pursue a career in which I am able to utilize my degree and work in a higher education institution.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
While many people are supportive of the LGBT community, there are also others who do not wish to see the community thrive. I recommend seeking support & resources through the university and developing relationships with others in the LGBT community.