Tune in to the Learning From Experience podcast each month as alumni from The College share their personal stories of successes and failures and tips for navigating the real world after graduation.
Unexpected career paths with Danielle Leonhardt
“The most surprising thing that I’ve learned about myself and my career interests is the significance of flexibility and openness to new opportunities.”
Danielle Leonhardt graduated from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences (conservation biology and ecology) and a minor in sustainability. After originally pursuing a career in sustainability, she now works as a research specialist in the data science industry.
Listen to Leonhardt talk about what it’s like to pursue a job outside her degree area.
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Hannah Johnson graduated with two bachelor’s degrees from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2021, one in philosophy and the other in political science. Currently, she works as a policy advisor for the Office of the Arizona Governor. Listen to Johnson discuss how experiencing many diverse internships helped develop her career.
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