wow. learning is fun!

NYC exceeded all expectations. I learned so much and met so many amazing people along the way. I am so extremely grateful for this opportunity as I feel that I was able to really get a taste of the industry and prepare for the future. Even though I am a Junior and have some time before starting my serious job search there were so many valuable insights, tips and tricks I learned from my peers and those in the industry. I learned everything from what each role does within an agency to finding human truths to learning how to get around a crazy big city. I learned not only what I like but what I don’t and how to navigate through it all. Here are some of my main takeaways:

• Shut up when someone is talking. (W+K)
  
• Project Managers are the babysitters of creatives. (W+K)
  
• Truth is hidden in plain sight. (W+K)
  
• It’s not about your circumstance but how you perceive it. (Flock)
  
• If you surround yourself with people who shine then you will shine. (Flock)
  
• Always ask why. (Flock)
  
• Be human first. (WONGDOODY)
  
• It is healthy to have skepticism. (WONGDOODY)
  
• It’s okay to take different experiences and jump around in your career. (WONGDOODY)
  
• Create an environment where you feel safe to say something. (WONGDOODY)
  
• Approach everyday as if it’s the first day. (Day One)
  
• Read & write! (Day One)

Thank you to everyone who made the past week so memorable and an amazing learning experience. Can’t wait to get out there and change the world with ya’ll.

Whitney Calvin // 5.13.2019