“CABLE taught me many things, but the ones that were most beneficial were teaching people to fail, like during the first attempt at networking in San Francisco, how to overcome failure with grace, and how to communicate effectively in any one of the multitude of settings that occur in this program.”
Q: What university are you attending and what are you studying?
Joshua: California State University, Fresno or, as normal people say, Fresno State. I am pursuing a Bachelor’s in Plant Science, Crop Production Management Option with a minor in Criminology. It’s essentially learning how to farm, run a business, and cop stuff all at the same time.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I do not believe in “free time”. Time is never free and is, or should be, spent learning, working, and growing. My “free time” is spent learning and doing just about anything I can. Right now, I spend a lot of time reading and building things.
What attracted you to CABLE and what do you hope to gain from your experience?
I was attracted to CABLE because of the challenge. A wise man once told me something his mentor told him. He said “let the situation choose you; don’t choose the situation.” Because of these wise words and the challenge of the program, CABLE has given me the opportunity to grow, make mistakes, and rise from the failures in the relative safety of my friends and peers and under the guidance of some of the most brilliant people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
What are your career aspirations?
After graduation, I am planning on heading out of state and entering the law enforcement profession. Location and branch are to be determined. There is always going to be some sort of farming in my life and sustainability will play a major role in that area of my life.
How do you think CABLE can help you in achieving your professional goals?
CABLE taught me many things, but the ones that were most beneficial were teaching people to fail, like during the first attempt at networking in San Francisco, how to overcome failure with grace, and how to communicate effectively in any one of the multitude of settings that occur in this program.