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Myles Clowers

Myles Clowers

San Diego, CA USA

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Myles's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Retired professional emeritus

I taught the introductory course in history and political science at San Diego City College for 43 years.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Anaheim Union High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    History, General

    California State University, Fullerton

  • Graduate Degree

    Historiography of the Castroite Revolution

    California State University, Fullerton

  • Graduate Degree

    American Government, Comparative Politics and International Relations

    University of California, Riverside

  • Graduate Degree

    Education and Computers

    National University, San Diego

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Retired professional emeritus :

Bachelor's Degree: Do what you enjoy yourself

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    First, graduated high school

  • 2.

    Went to college

  • 3.

    Graduated from college

  • 4.

    Went to Grad School and graduated

  • 5.

    Became a professor and taught many subjects

  • 6.

    Taught abroad

  • 7.

    Earned grants

  • 8.

    Happily retired

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Friends:

    I have been told that my major choice was "dumb." However, I kept going because I enjoyed doing it.

  • How I responded:

    I simply ignored it because I knew it was something I enjoyed. This was my life, not theirs.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I overcame this obstacle by not giving up. I continued to do my work and dealt with the pettiness of grad school.