There are many possible routes, including road closures, construction, and short cuts, to reach your destination.  This workshop will provide an informal, entertaining setting for students to hear the life stories of established scientists and how they got to where they are today.  Two speakers will share their failures and successes with a 15-minute break between speakers for conversation and a 20-minute break after the last speaker for follow up discussions. This relaxed setting will be an unintimidating way to bring students together for a purpose and also foster casual conversation. This event will be open to all current high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as to recent graduates that are between phases.