DCS Pathways

Emerson graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2019. After high school, she double majored in Cinema and Educational Studies at Denison University. Next fall she is ready to attend Harvard where she will earn a Master's degree in Education in their Learning, Design, & Innovation Program.

This episodes features the following topics:

• How seeking early opportunities to gain experience in less desirable positions can lead to landing competitive internships and jobs in the future. Learn how Emerson landed an internship with Nickelodeon in this way!
• What inspired Emerson to select a liberal arts education and the benefits of interdisciplinary studies.
• Campus jobs that provide relevant life skills and experience.
• Emerson's pursuit of collecting experience and skills that will allow her to create innovative educational programs utilizing technology, including Artificial Intelligence.
• The life skills Emerson gained from being involved in her high school theater program.
• How Emerson overcame diagnosed learning challenges and the tips she has for those who can relate to this academic barrier.

John graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2022 and is a local entrepreneur who founded Aziz Properties, LLC which specializes in managing short-term rental properties. John knew after two weeks of traditional college classes that he needed to pursue an alternative form of education that was more aligned with the goals he had set for himself. He redirected his focus, took advantage of online mentorship programs, and is now a successful business owner.

This episodes features the following topics:

• John's experience as a young entrepreneur and insight on how he is earning a comfortable living in the real estate industry.
• The risks involved with entrepreneurship and what it takes to be successful (hint: it involves getting comfortable with being uncomfortable).
• The value of participating in mentorship programs and taking advantage of all the free information available online.
• Connecting with people who inspire you through sites like Instagram and Linkedin.
• Great advice on the benefits of surrounding yourself with the type of friends who inspire and encourage you to reach your goals rather than wasting time with people who are holding you back from the future you're trying to build for yourself.

Dhaarini graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021 and is in her third year at The Ohio State University where she is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Computer Information Sciences.

This episodes features the following topics:

• Dhaarini's experience as an OSU student who lives at home and commutes and how this allows her to save money and be more intentional when she is on campus.
• How she decided on her major and minor
• The value of participating in collaborative competitions on campus - Dhaarini talks about her experiences through participating in the OSU BioHackathon and Smart Campus Sustainability project.
• Dhaarini's experience as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma student in high school and some of the pros and cons that came along with that decision.
• Some of the challenges that comes along with being an international student.
• Different pathways that can be taken through academia, research, and industry when it comes to being a Biomedical Engineering major
• Great advice on the benefits of talking to as many people as you can to learn about the career options that are available to students in the future and the various paths to get there.

Holly graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2022 and is in her second year at the University of Cincinnati where she is studying communication design in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).

This episodes features the following topics:

• How Holly was drawn to UC after learning about the university's co-op program from her older brother.
• The benefit of pairing the traditional college experience with real world experience through paid internships.
• Great advice on how to pay in-state tuition and still get out-of-state experiences.
• Some of the many jobs that are available to students interested in creative design.

Zariyah graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018 and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is currently working for Eli Lilly & Company as a Test Method Engineer. Tune in to hear how Zariyah's journey in the field of engineering landed her in an unexpected role with a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

This episodes features the following topics:

• How Zariyah ended up at a college she had never heard of before and ended up creating an incredible experience for herself.
• Finding a community, especially for those in underrepresented populations on a college campus.
• The importance of internships and keeping an open mind about which opportunities to explore, especially early on when you have little to no experience.
• The responsibilities of a Test Method Engineer.
• Learning about avenues that Zariyah's friends and co-workers have taken outside of engineering once they learned about other roles that may be a better fit.

Luiza graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2014 and is currently working for OSU Wexner Medical Center as a Senior Project Manager. She earned a degree at The Ohio State University in Public Health. Tune in to hear about how Luiza went from entering college as an undecided major to someone who loves what she's doing today!

This episodes features the following topics:

• How Luiza felt about going to OSU without a major and how she approached exploring her options.
• How an introductory Public Health course and an inspiring professor (Dr. Amy Acton!) led her to pursuing a career in this field.
• Different roles that are available in the Public Health field.
• The value of gaining professional experience before going to graduate school to earn her MBA.
• The importance of being open to new experiences and allowing plans to change when new opportunities present themselves.

Kaushi graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2015 and is currently working for GE Aerospace as a Welding Engineer. She earned a degree at The Ohio State University in Welding Engineering. Tune in to hear about Kaushi's journey to landing in this unexpected and rewarding career field!

This episodes features the following topics:

• The non-linear path that led Kaushi to where she is today and the importance of seeking learning opportunities in unexpected places.
• How an unexpected opportunity to try welding paired with a classroom visit from a welding engineering professor led to a career in this field.
• The value and technical expertise of people working in the trades, specifically welding.
• The importance of networking and finding a community that can help you reach your professional goals.

Tyler graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021 and is currently living in New York as a flight instructor. He spent two semesters at Miami University majoring in Business but then decided to switch paths. Tune in to hear about Tyler's journey to becoming a pilot!

This episodes features the following topics:

• Tyler's journey and how he went from pursuing Biomedical Engineering, to Business, to Aviation.
• How it's okay to switch paths but the importance of having a plan when doing so.
• Different career options in the filed of aviation and how entry-level jobs can be a great place to start
• Multiple paths one can take to becoming a pilot