My first task to complete for the University of Phoenix was to create an autobiography. So here it is:
Hello. My name is Shawn Criscito. I am 29 years old. I grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania which is where I currently reside, but have had the opportunity to travel much of the United States and a small portion of Canada. For a time I lived in Southern California, where I had the chance to experience life in a big city and work for some large and well-known companies as an Executive Assistant and a Website Auditor. I have recently started a new job working as a Caregiver for the Lawrence County Association for Retarded Citizens, and although the job can be challenging at times, it is also a source of much joy in my life. During my childhood and adolescence I spent a great deal of time with my cousin who has Down syndrome and I believe that this experience has provided me with an alternative perception of the world, and a value system that differs from many of those around me. Don't get me wrong- I still like to have my fun, but I have found in my life that having fun at the expense of others usually carries a cost that exceeds the return. I enjoy the simple pleasures now- music, nature, and the company of good friends. I am also much of a computer geek, and find myself spending hours in front of a computer screen. Once, I tried to start my own e-business supporting the Arts in my community, but have had to put this goal on the back-burner until I find myself on more stable ground. For now, I keep a blog that documents my University of Phoenix experience. It can be found at: http://uophoenix.blogspot.com/
Naturally I find myself wanting to help others, and so I have chosen to pursue a degree in Psychology. It seems that I have always been good at listening and analyzing other people's problems, and coming up with a solution. Now, whether or not they want to follow my advice is a totally different story. There was a time in my life, however, that I found talking to an individual that really had no stake in my life to be extremely beneficial to my growth and well-being, and I only hope to be able to do the same for someone else, someday.
Thank you for your time, and I am looking forward to meeting and learning about my classmates, and professors.
Shawn
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