#harvard19

Some dreams do come true! I so grateful to have been one of the first students with Cystic Fibrosis to graduate Harvard. For those of you who’ve followed me here for a long time you know that tumblr was the first place I announced my acceptance, and now it’s coming full circle as the first place I announce my graduation. This has been an amazing chapter of my life that I’m so blessed to have been gifted and I only pray that my work in making Harvard a more accessible place has paid some of that debt. Thank you everyone for your support and kindness, this isn’t the end of my journey but it is the bittersweet exit of the woods into the valley.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Whether it be studying abroad, interning at a company, or spending time at home, it's really important to be intentional about your summers and think about what you'd like to gain from them. Summers are an amazing time to try something new, develop a passion, or just take time for yourself - so actively reflects on what your needs and passions are when figuring out your plans. The earlier you figure this out, the earlier you can find tangible ways to achieve your summer goals and ambitions. (Also summer are a great time to try something new, so try to push yourself to have a unique experience each summer!)

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Mission-driven work does not come easy and being around employed private-sector driven folks can be discouraging. But you have to be proactive to seek opportunities. Meet with OCS advisers, reach out to former bosses, attend career fairs, and send cold emails to alumni. Rejections and failures are tough. So take a moment to rest, restrategize, and get back on it. All you need is one "yes" to have your life changed forever.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Make your academic, extracurricular and professional endeavors as pragmatic and versatile as possible! Do nothing without intention - unless it is a passion!

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Work hard and push yourself, but really take the time to enjoy the people and opportunities at Harvard. This place is truly special so do try to savor the precious four years you have here - whatever that looks like for you - because it goes by in a flash. Have fun and good luck!

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Don't worry too much about the far future; instead, read books, have meaningful conversations, seek out people whom you trust and who will bring a new perspective. By nourishing your time at Harvard, and beyond, with fruitful ideas and feedback, you'll draw yourself towards what is best suited for your future. At this point, I believe that discovering which doors to close (even if only for a little while) is far more important than opening as many as possible. However, you can only be confident in the path you pick if you've seen it from the right perspectives, and that knowledge does not lie within you but in the world around you.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? At Harvard you get out what you put in. You can’t do everything. Find something you're passionate about and pursue it. It is better to be an inch wide and a mile deep than a mile wide and an inch deep.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Be open to new opportunities and experiences!