Who did you most relate to? and why?

I related Alex the most because he was a fellow graphic design major, and he was working towards a very interesting project. However, his style greatly contrasted the aesthetic I want to develop. He appreciated making very vintage, crafted piece while I am really interested in more modern looking designs. I checked out the Preacher project and I was interested in getting involved somehow. I tried to get in touch and somehow work with Mr. Roka but he was unaware about the amount of first years in the lecture so I was shot down–I even suggested doing some cleaning work…but no. Shot down.

Who surprised you? and why?

I surprised by Ms. Rebecca Marina because of that grand entrance she made. Also, because I later figured out that she was the late one and I was really hoping that I’d only have to hear 3 presentations, but I was really interested in her work. The fact that she got to work with NASA was pretty amazing. She was also pretty interesting when I spoke to her. She was really vocal about what she was involved in and happily informed and invited the crowd around her to volunteer and check out her work, which was amazing.
What was the most valuable piece of advice you heard today?

The most valuable piece of advice I heard is a very repetitive one–just persevere. Even if it is not explicitly said, through many of the speakers anecdotes, I gather that they had to persevere. They have to dedicate time to invest in themselves, in their craft, be patient, and possibly hear “no” a million-one times before a door of opportunity opens.