POSTS on Career Insights & Exploration
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The 5 Biggest Lessons We Learned from Inspiring Professionals
Readers, Happy New Year! I wish you all a year filled with wonderful, meaningful, and memorable moments. As we enter this new year, I wanted to pause and…
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New Year Reflections: A Journey from Uncertainty to Clarity
Oh my God, we’ve finally completed all the college application submissions! It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I’m grateful to have finished…
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Being a Plastic Surgeon: My Meeting with Dr. Justin Sacks
Today, I’m excited to share my meeting with Dr. Justin Sacks, the Head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery division in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine (check out…
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An Invitation to Explore Your Origins and Cultural Ties
“What communities shape your identity?” Have you ever asked yourself this question? I hadn’t—until recently. Interestingly, it’s a common question you encounter when writing college application essays. Often,…
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Discovering Paths and Dreams: Lessons from Dr.Banskota
Today, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Samagya Banskota, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University. Recognized by MIT Tech Review as one of their “Innovators Under…
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A Call to Remember: A Message from a World-Famous Artist
Today, we want to share a powerful message we were lucky enough to receive. Its value is hard to put into words, but we feel it’s too meaningful…
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