We asked some of the brightest folks from within the community to reflect back on their days in school and to share with us a story of when they learned a particularly important or impactful lesson. We’ve shared highlights below. 

Zo Doe

This life lesson has stuck with me for 16 years . I was a freshman at Robert Morris college, downtown Chicago . It was a typical college day and my professor Dr Sheila A. Vinson was doing her lessons and teaching us per usual. It’s been almost a month in and she knew majority of her students Read More>>

Janae Pettit

In any branch of the design industry, there are often big egos combined with very judgmental criticisms. It’s not uncommon for people to take feedback personally, to feel offended and get defensive, then hold grudges. But this reaction does a major disservice to designers, especially when doing commissioned or contract work! I earned a BFA in industrial design. Read More>>

Carita Miller

One of the most important lessons I learned during my time at Berklee College of Music had very little to do with grades, textbooks, or even music itself. The lesson was this: it is never too late to bet on yourself, even when the odds, the timing, and life itself make it feel impossible. Read More>>