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

I have instructors that have been so incredibly generous with their time and intellect. They go above and beyond to not only invest in my success as a student but invest in the integrity of the work as well. Sometimes the really good ones will respond to a panicked 4:00am email with a one-line response reminding me of the fundamental human function by stating, "Take a deep breath." This is also much appreciated.

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

First, accept that writing/learning is a lifelong process. Be gracious with your time and energy to the work and to yourself, most importantly. Commit to learning about yourself through the process. Free yourself of judgment so you can keep experimenting. Stop apologizing!

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

Honor the process and make stuff for you.

For this year's SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards, a record 74 students were chosen from a pool of over 212 applicants and were granted scholarships worth more than $60,000 for projects as varied as design products, animation, painting and photography. For more information about the Alumni Scholarship Awards and to see a complete list of this year's recipients, click here.

For more information about SVA's MA Design Research, Writing and Criticism program, click here.

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