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Over my high-school career, I've had an opportunity to explore my eclectic interests, to potentially divine what I might want to do in the future. However, an issue arose; be it computer science, business, or even digital design; I fell in love with each and every one of them. Being on a robotics team just cemented that further, I got to code, manage the team finances, and create all our digital art (logos, posters, etc.).

Then, over my last summer, I was privileged to intern at 412Build, an engineering and entrepreneurship program. By partnering with companies like TechShop and AlphaLab Gear (a hardware startup accelerator), 412Build offered courses on machining, creating a one-page business plan, elevator pitches, and much more. It introduced …show more content…

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