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.

Jack Fentress

After receiving a degree in Communications I enrolled into a graduate-level advertising school based in Minneapolis, MN. Although, mostly a portfolio program, I honed in on learning creative processes and how to fully embrace the concept of monetizing creative work. At the time, I didn’t realize how vital a certain class I had was. This class was called Creative Solutions. I was taught how to leverage being ‘creative’ and how to be prepared in different professional settings to keep the fresh ideas rolling in. Read more>>

Andrea Correa

One lesson I learned in 8th grade is how true the following statement is: it’s all about who you know. The power of community. I was able to graduate from the middle school I attended grades 5-8 at because I had moved that year into a district that belonged to another school. I got to graduate with my friends — I’m spoiled! Read more>>

Jiaxin Wang

During my time at NYU, the multidisciplinary combination of courses greatly influenced my voice as an artist. While pursuing a filmmaking degree, I also explored electives in psychology, sociology, political science, and linguistics. I also pursued a minor in comparative literature, which deepened my understanding of diverse narratives and the human experience. Read more>>