DCS Pathways Kevin Patton

Himani graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021 and is in her third year at Yale University, majoring in History of Science and Molecular Biology.

This episodes features the following topics:


The reality of the admissions process for highly selective colleges (hint: it's similar to the lottery system).
Focusing on who you want to be as a person, feeling good when your actions align with your values, and not basing self-worth on factors outside of your control.
How Himani became interested in pursuing career opportunities that will allow her to impact our country's public health system.
Taking a thoughtful approach to selecting volunteer opportunities and how this leads to a fulfilling lifestyle.
Great tips on how to manage life when it feels overwhelming!

Reid graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2019 and after graduating from OSU in 2023, he ventured out to Austin, TX to start a business. He is now the founder and CEO of a start-up business called Linkt AI.

This episodes features the following topics:


How Reid found his way to the Tech industry after originally selecting a major in Finance.
Seeking free learning opportunities in areas of interest online, specifically coding.
How an interest in crypto-currency led to writing and speaking engagements that provided connections to opportunities in the tech field.
Developing the confidence and skills to venture out as an entrepreneur beginning in 6th grade.
How our district is beginning to embrace AI to enhance learning opportunities for our students.

Corinne graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021 and is in her third year at Brigham Young University, majoring in Microbiology.

This episodes features the following topics:


The early challenges of going far from home right after high school.
Important factors to consider in the college decision process.
Knowing when to ask for help and lessons learned from failing in the research lab.
High school & college experiences that led to changes in career interests.

Artemii graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021 and is in his third year at Penn State University, majoring in Computer Science, Statistics, & Mathematics.

This episodes features the following topics:


Artemii's experience with the differences between educational systems in Europe vs. North America.
Switching from majoring in Finance to Computer Science and Mathematics when he discovered it was a better route for learning investment strategies.
How college credit plus courses in high school prepared him for the independence of college and led to being able to graduate a semester early.
Why he decided to co-found the Penn State Quantitative Finance Society and how it differs from other investment clubs on campus.
A brief overview of Chat GPT, including some of the pros and cons.
The importance of finding a mentor and strategies students can use to find one!

Ria Singhal graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021 and is in her third year at Purdue University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

This episodes features the following topics:


A roadmap to landing desirable internships (spoiler alert: you have to be more open-minded in the beginning of this process)
Going to an out-of-state college where you don't know anyone
How she unexpectedly landed a leadership role on the Purdue Formula SAE team (working on cars similar to what you see in F1 racing!)
Why what you do is more important than where you go to school

Amalia Rodriguez-Giusti is in her third year at The Ohio State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Science. She plans to pursue a Master's degree in Social Work and is excited to explore the many avenues related to that field.

This episodes features the following topics:


Time management and how it equates to less stress
How Amalia switched from majoring in Psychology to Human Development and Family Science
The differences between AP, IB, and CCP courses
Different ways that earning college credit in high school can benefit students during their college years
Tips on how to create your own connections to people & opportunities that will greatly enhance your life