During my time at the Data Science Institute, I had the privilege of meeting wonderful people who encouraged and nurtured my growth. I initially thought I would just be honing my craft, but I also found opportunities to flourish in my soft skills like confidence, communication, and leadership. I got to be the one who took charge in leading conversations, updating those I worked with, and sharing my unique perspective. And by asking questions, I was able to remove obstacles and improve the user experience across the SEAS platform.