Everett Students'
Words of Wisdom 2020
Messages from 2020 students for the future Everett students and anyone planning collaborative projects
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Everett Students'
Be honest with yourself and the people around you. This is important for you to recognize and communicate.
Take tasks and things one day at a time especially since tasks throughout the quarter can seem overwhelming and confusing.
Communicate and check in with your team as much as possible so you all can be on the same page.
Valeria Mena
It is ok to not know how to do things, learning on the job is the quickest method of learning.
Utilize your resources, do not be afraid to ask for help.
Be confident in your work and trust the process of the project, there may be times where you get lost or feel defeated, but it will all come together in the end and be worth all the work.
Rachel Edelman
Always ask questions - there is nothing wrong with needing clarification.
Write things down! We take in so much information on a regular basis and writing down important information will help you to remember and keep on track.
It is normal and okay to have hard days. Always remember to be gentle with yourself and take care of your mental and physical health.
Kaelyn Sarmiento
You are not alone, many people may be feeling the same way you are but do not voice it. Don’t be afraid to seek help
When it comes to your project make sure to take it step by step and break it down, that is what truly makes you feel like you can accomplish anything
Not everything will run perfectly, it is all about trial and error.
Gypsy Alvarado Covarrubias
Remember your support system!
Communicate as much as possible but take breaks and have fun.
Be mindful of your capacity.
Alejandro Ruelas-Mora
Communication with your teammates and partner should always be a priority.
Plan for things to go wrong.
Staying organized will make things much easier.
E Zawicki
Always state what you can and can’t handle; it’s okay to say no or admit you need help (reach out to staff, other teams, or fellows)
Make a group chat immediately, the team you’re in can become lifelong friends and you all experience hardships and success together
Don’t be afraid to state your opinions and be open to feedback and criticism; nothing goes the way you want all the time, but that’s part of the process
Make time to bond with your teammates (time flies by past, treasure the memories) and don’t make it all about work; learn to have fun working together!
Han Dinh
Utilize your resources!
Do not hesitate to let your teammates know how you're feeling; communication goes so much further than you think
A great team dynamic involves open communication and asking for clarification when you need it, also a group chat.
When you first meet with your project partner, have an ongoing meeting notes doc that you continually come back to each time; by the time you're done with the project you’ll have a timeline of your work laid out in great detail
Do what Andy Grammar said; “Keep your head up!”
Jordan Jimenez-Santillan
It’s okay to ask for help!
Switch locations, spice zoom up
Mental breakdowns are valid
Samantha Ortega
It’s okay to feel like you’re confused about everything
Don’t forget to focus on your mental health first.
Have fun with your team and don’t make every meeting about the project.
Andrew Park
Understand that everyone has to start somewhere, and failure is a part of the learning process. We grow through experiences, and learning through a project is an experience that will make you a better person, professional, and student.
Ask for help! Everett has so many resources for projects, it's just about learning how to find and utilize them. Help is always there if you need it.
Always communicate. Whether you’re giving positive feedback, voicing your thoughts on a project, or letting your teammates know what your needs or weak points are, more communication is always better than less. Communication makes your team and your project stronger, so don’t hold back.
Morgan Bishop
Practice self-care before you help others out. It will allow you to make better decisions.
Breathe and take it day by day, because tomorrow isn't granted. With that, give it your all everyday and when you can't remind yourself that your presence is most meaningful.
Make sure to research before coming up with ideas, however the books don't say it all so get those real life experiences, they will be helpful!
Get to know your groupmates on a deeper level so that you all put in your best effort. You are working with them all year long, so really break into each other's shells!
Bianca Esquivias
Find your hours of most productivity and roll with it
Don't spread yourself too thin
Make the most of zoom meetings/classes, meaning, act like a fool sometimes and your bound to make someone smile
Tayler Olson
Understand your capacity, but don’t misinterpret your self doubt as capacity. When needed push past your limits.
Create the big picture, but take the initiative on the small steps needed to make that vision happen.
Make moves, don’t wait. Hesitation isn’t always for the best. Never give less!! That’s how it should stay.
Darshaya Washington
You really can learn and do anything, the resources are out there (swearsies). Buy textbooks, take masterclasses, online classes, actual classes, watch youtube videos, read websites, tutorials, forums, social media, pirate things (not an endorsement just a fact); the list can go on forever. U got this
Literally no known organism/thing alive, dead, extinct, or imaginary is perfect. It takes time to find the balance between being productive and giving time for yourself. It takes time to figure things out in general. Listening to yourself and your passions will be better than any advice you will ever receive.
In a race, the furthest you will ever be from the finish is where you started from. Any distance gained at all is worthwhile. You don’t need the sound of a starter pistol to get moving, you are your own.
Sean McHugh
If you feel like you are losing passion or interest in something whether it be classes, your project, an internship, remind yourself WHY you started doing that in the first place. It can be easy to get up in the stress of it, but remind yourself why you care to regain your motivation.
Communicate your personal struggles with your team or the teachers. You will feel so much better when you are greeter with understanding, it will help you be less hard on yourself and more productive in the long run.
Let yourself fail! Be uncomfortable! This is the time to try scary new things. Do not let your own self doubt stop you from growing into everything you are capable of. Take advantage of this extremely accepting environment and get outside of your comfort zone in any and every way possible.
Hannah McCafferty
Breathe . -- your present defines both your past and future.
Show up, and learn -- curiosity is a student’s best tool. The amount of opportunities here is immense!
Be honest with yourself, your team, and your partners -- it is the way to truly grow on your work ethic, strengths & weaknesses, and make your time and work useful.
Lean into discomfort -- the comfort zone narcotizes you!
Nona Golan
Sometimes it helps to have a list of things you have ALREADY done. Even if just starting with your partner and project, you can look at some things you have overcome in your life
You don’t have to do it all! Good planning and delegation with teammates can take a lot of stress out of things
Ask for support! Teammates, fellows, staff. We’re all here for you
Rachel Tuggy
Don’t make concessions in Week 2. If you have something you need to say, don’t hold on to it for months. Learn how to give your teammates feedback & voice your needs. You are a team for an entire year!
Make time for yourself. You might feel overwhelmed if you don’t set aside at least one hour a day to a fun activity. Do something for yourself today that tomorrow you will thank you for.
Accept that you cannot control other people. The only thing you can control is your own action and your reaction to others.
Sophie Shaw
If you feel stuck and don’t know what to write (write anything down). I personally love bullet points to keep the thoughts running.
Don’t be shy to ask for help from anyone (reach out to the people who did this project last year, it’s surprising how you guys can connect and share similar feelings through the planning process of the project)
Always keep a list ( list of things to talk about in a meeting, record any task that has to be done, and record what your team goes through for the practicum)
Sandy Chung
Do your research! But it’s ok to not know everything.
Plan and Organize thoughts before meetings
Be prepared for thing to not go your way
Don’t give up!
Dora Khuu
Many times the most productive thing to do is taking a break
Write things down. You’re 42% more likely to do it.
Open and honest communication with your team members will not only help team dynamics, but save you hours of work.
Tucker Fish
It is okay to not know where to start, gather your thoughts down, and organize a plan to motivate yourself.
Connect and communicate with your team members on a more personal level, your group work ethic will reflect positively.
Take a moment and breathe, you are not alone in these times, everyday is a new day to prove something new about ourselves.
Marla Hernandez
If you don’t know how to do it, first look it up and then ask for help.
Stop. And Listen.
What you value is what you become.
Jason Lee
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