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Prof. Jon Down

Be willing to get out of your comfort zone even though it is not an easy thing to do. Doing so will allow you to experience new things, gain knowledge, and more confidence in yourself. You probably do not know what career path you want to follow, so getting yourself out there, meeting new people, taking on internships, talking to your professors, participating in extra-curricular activities will not only develop your skills but also expose you to what you like and don’t like, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. Even when things you try don’t work out well, hopefully you learned something and met interesting people!

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