Leslie Durham, Academic Advisor

16/11/2021 54 min

                    Leslie Durham, Academic Advisor

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Episode Synopsis


Do you like the process of learning? Are there a lot of different roles that seem right for you? If so, you might have something in common with today’s guest. Leslie Durham is an academic advisor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University. She has a varied background and broad educational experience. Listen to the episode to learn more about how Leslie ended up in her current role, what it was like for her working on dig sites, and what the life of a military spouse is like.
Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Leslie’s current role
How Leslie found her way to her current role
Leslie’s educational background
How Leslie feels about the process of learning
Who Leslie’s peers are in her classroom
What it’s like to work on a dig site
The coolest thing that Leslie has found
What it’s like to be a military spouse
The difficulty of putting a career on hold because of military moves
Taking control of your life
How culture and background have impacted Leslie’s life
Significant moments of impact that shaped Leslie’s life
What Leslie sees that gives her hope for the future
What drives a gap in problem-solving and collaboration skills
Advice that Leslie would give to her younger self

 
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