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        <title>The (Un)Conventional Path</title>
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        <itunes:author>Nicole Christensen</itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>*Is paying for four years of Gen Eds the only way to land your dream job?*

Welcome to *The (Un)Conventional Path* , the show that challenges the college-to-career pipeline. Host Nicole Christensen, a Penn State sophomore, is questioning the system, the high costs, and the lack of real-world prep. We&#39;re talking to *senior marketing leaders, fashion marketers, tech innovators, and recruiters* about their journeys—especially the ones that skipped the typical route. If you&#39;re a high school student or a college freshman/sophomore who&#39;s confused about careers and tired of &#34;just taking classes,&#34; this podcast is your resource for *networking, securing internships, and figuring out what your dream job is not*. *Stop wondering and start working towards your future—listen now!*</itunes:summary>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>College tells you to follow the script: pick a major, take Gen Eds, and hope it leads somewhere. Nicole Christensen, a Penn State sophomore, is questioning it all. <em>The (Un)Conventional Path</em> goes straight to leaders, recruiters, and young pros to uncover what real career paths actually look like and how they got there. If you’re tired of guessing your future, this is where your clarity starts!</p>]]></description>
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