DCS Pathways

John graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2016. After high school he attended the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management. He has produced videos and documentaries for colleges and professional sports teams for over five years and recently landed a job as a producer for NFL Films! This episode features the evolving landscape of sports documentaries, the challenges and sacrifices involved in t...

Sophia graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2020. She went on to the University of Cincinnati where, after multiple major changes, graduated with a degree in Operations Management from UC's Lindner College of Business. She landed two co-op experiences with a construction company in college which led to her career as a project engineer at Danis Construction here in Dublin. Sophie shares her experiences as a young female enginee...

Maria graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2017. She completed the pre-med track at Capital University and is now a second year medical student at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Maria discusses the differences between D.O. and M.D. programs, the application process for medical school, and the importance of gaining experience in healthcare for those who want to pursue a career in this field. She emphasizes the benefit...

Cam graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2016. After earning his bacherlor's degree in Social Work, he remained at The Ohio State University to attend the OSU Moritz College of Law. He is now a licensed attorney practicing as a Judicial Law Clerk in the state of Virginia.

In this episode, Cam emphasizes the importance of involvement beyond academics, the value of networking and mentorship, and how organizations such as Teen Instit...

Kelsie graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2016. She went on to earn a Bachelor's in Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master's in School Counseling from the University of Dayton. Today Kelsie is an admissions counselor for The Ohio State University. In this conversation, Kelsie shares insights into her role, the application process, and the importance of exploring various educational pathways. She discuss...

Liz graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2010. She went on to earn Bachelor's (Cornell College) and Master's (Univ. of Denver) degrees, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Education (Univ. of Colorado) so she could get her teaching license. In this conversation, Liz shares her journey as an educational nonprofit leader, discussing her current roles with CoolTechGirls and Students for Civic Impact, two nonprofit organizat...

Gretchen graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018. While in high school she completed two international student exchange programs through the Dublin AM Rotary and enjoyed them so much, she took a gap year after high school to do a full year exchange program before going to college. She recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and is now living in Germany to pursue employm...

Alivia graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. She is a junior at the University of Dayton majoring in Chemical Engineering where she is also a Division 1 athlete on their cheerleading squad. She recently completed two internships with NASA, which was an incredible experience!

This episode features:

• How Alivia selected Chemical Engineering as a major.

• Details on her Internship experiences with NASA.

• How earli...

Shawn graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2019. He is now a real estate agent, property investor, and professional magician. Shawn shares insights on the challenges and rewards of his career choices, the value of self-education, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

• How Shawn ended up in real estate after learning that he wanted to eventually own and rent out properties.
• The value...

Andrew graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. He was accepted into Ohio University's Early Assurance program, which provides a more streamlined route to medical school. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences but before officially enrolling in OU's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, he is enjoying a gap year abroad as an assistant researcher at Queen Mary University in London, England.

Here are some of th...

Garrett graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018. He has since earned a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) and a Master's in Transportation & Car Design from Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan, Italy. Currently, he is enjoying an internship as a Junior Creative Designer with Marinella Design Studio where he is working with a team on a high end sports car. In this convers...

Camden graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Entomology from The Ohio State University. In this conversation, he shares about his unique journey from Dublin, Ohio, to Tokyo, Japan, where he is currently teaching and pursuing graduate school. He discusses taking a gap year to explore personal interests, particularly in entomology - the scientific study of insects and their ...

Brooke graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018. In this conversation, she shares her journey from high school to becoming a full-time wedding photographer. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of starting her own business, the importance of networking and learning from others, and her aspirations for the future. Brooke emphasizes the value of alternative education paths and encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their pas...

Dane graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2022. He is now a third year college student at the University of Central Florida majoring in Film and minoring in Entrepreneurship.

This episode features the following topics:

• How Dane transitioned from a pre-med track to pursuing a career in the film industry.
• The importance of networking in the film industry as a way to find mentors and experiential learning opportunities - utilizing L...

Garrett graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. Since then his pathways have embodied all of the 4 E's as he has become an Army Reservist, Trauma Nurse at Grant Hospital, Real Estate Agent, and manages his own property business.

This episode features the following topics:

• Garrett starting out in real estate after high school following an internship with a friend's parent through the Dublin Young Professionals Academy.

Liz graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2017. After high school, she attended Ball State University where she majored in Psychology and played on the varsity women's golf team. She is now an Account Coordinator for WIT Contests, a digital marketing platform specializing in improving fan engagement and providing valuable data for professional sports organizations.

This episode features the following topics:

• Information about L...

Lauren graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2020. She pursued college after high school but after a year decided that she wanted to put her money and time into being an entrepreneur. She is now the proud owner of Lauren Alexander Designs, where she focuses on creating reusable items for consumer products that are often thrown away after one use. Be sure to check out her website at www.laurenalexanderdesigns.com.

This episode featu...

Caden graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2018. He went on to earn an Interior Design degree at The Ohio State University. Currently he is a workplace designer for DLR Group in Denver, CO.

This episode features the following topics:

• Caden's current role and responsibilities as a Workplace Designer and his journey to finding this path.
• How mentorship has played a crucial role in Caden's career development.
• Shifting from engin...

Kishore graduated from Dublin City Schools in 2021. He then went on to pursue a Computer Science degree at The Ohio State University. Currently he is a graduate student at OSU on pace to earn his Master's in Computer Science.

This episode features the following topics:

• How Kishore accelerated his college education by leveraging high school AP classes.
• The unique challenges faced by International students in the college admissi...