Was there a teacher or course that was essential for you?

It’s hard for me to name one. There were a lot of teachers and courses that helped me, especially during my thesis year. Because of the comprehensive thesis project, not only did I study in my own department, but I also went to the Computer Arts and Fine Arts departments to take the corresponding courses, and they all supported me.

What was your favorite pearl of advice that a teacher or student shared with you?

We should support each other; we’re a community.

What advice do you have for next year’s students going through your program?

Be open to trying new things and new media. Be willing to experiment and practice; all your paths will be your future experience.

This interview has been condensed and edited.

For this year’s SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards, 71 students were chosen from a pool of hundreds of applicants and granted scholarships worth $63,500 for dozens of art and multimedia projects. To see a list of the 2023 recipients, click here. For more information about applying for an Alumni Scholarship Award, click here.

To contribute to the Support the Talent campaign, you can make a donation online at sva.edu/give.

The MFA Photography, Video and Related Media graduate was recognized for her project ‘In the Swarm.’