Leslie Durham, Academic Advisor

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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