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“My advice? Go for the crazy, far-out opportunities. If you had told my freshman self that I would complete an internship at Harvard University, I think I would’ve laughed in your face. The fear of being under-qualified should not deter you; your unique experiences and perspective have equipped you far more than you think.”
“There are so many more lessons to take from a research project than just the facts themselves: you learn how to work with people, how to deal with failure, and how to communicate effectively.”
“Starting the process of an honors thesis can seem like a daunting task, but going in knowing what to expect can alleviate some of the pressure you might feel surrounding it.”
“I think human-centered design is about every decision you make—whatever the reason is for it—and how you can somehow draw a direct line to the person who’s using it. Something that we say at the studio a ton is that you don’t want to be a solution looking for a problem.”
“In any field, encountering a problem can significantly slow progress, but working with a team and asking for help is crucial; sometimes another point of view is all you need.”
Plastic is everywhere. If you look around your environment, you’ll find that many of the products you use are at least partially made of plastic.