The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

 

Neal G. Skinner

Advice to My College‑Aged Self

Neal G. Skinner
Age 18
Freshman Year
Texas A&M University

I have three pieces of advice. Don't worry about following ‘the pattern’. It doesn't pay to be good at something you don't like doing. Finally, be brave enough to fail at something new.

Dr. Skinner is an associate professor of instruction in our Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

LAUNCH, the priority for the 2021‑2022 academic year, is to improve the educational experience of Jonsson School students.

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