Princeton University Cohort
What was your educational experience prior to WSP? Would you consider yourself a confident student?
Prior to attending the Warrior-Scholar Project, my educational experience was quite limited. I had attended a few community college courses here and there part-time.
Had you participated in any sort of virtual learning before? If so, how does your WSP experience compare to that?
I had very little virtual learning experience, aside from webinars, prior to WSP. WSP was an incredibly rigorous, yet rewarding experience. I learned a lot about myself and acquired some valuable skills along the way.
Why were you excited to participate in WSP?
I was excited to participate in the program because I read about the experiences of others and was inspired by the impact it had on them.
What have you learned so far that you think will be helpful as you pursue your degree?
I believe both the problem-solving framework and academic reading/writing will be helpful as I pursue my degree.
What were you looking forward to learning during STEM week?
I was most looking forward to exploring physics during the STEM week. I’ve had some exposure to computer science and mathematics prior to the course but physics wasn’t a subject I had any recent experience with.
What research project did you work on, and what did you learn from that experience?
My partners and I had the privilege of working with Professor Daniel Marlow on Galactic Exploration of Invisible Light, in which we got to observe radio emissions from the galaxy. This project was a real treat because it called us to draw upon the material we had covered in the reading/lectures and some newly minted Python skills to fully flush out what the data was offering. Not to mention, watching a refurbished Cold War-era dish remotely operated was an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Are there any instructors or fellows who have made a difference for you?
Literally every single instructor and fellow had a positive impact on me at some point during this course. The example problem breakdowns we collaborated with Lucas Fernandez and Hayden Treu on were particularly helpful in cementing the material we covered in the lectures.
Is WSP having any effect on how confident you feel as a student?
Absolutely, I am more confident than ever in my ability to succeed as a student after honing skills like time management, effective prioritization, and problem-solving.