"For me, BTTF kickstarted an interest and a whole new way of thinking about our world--the program allowed me to meet incredibly interesting people and develop a freedom to research that has greatly benefitted me in college. Now, at George Mason University I'm minoring in urban planning and I'm debating going to an urban planning grad school due to the engagement and lessons I learned from my time in BTTF."

"BTTF was an amazing experience and I hope that it continues to grow! It was challenging, but working on this project helped me to grow as a researcher and as a person. I saw new cities, learned to think critically in an unfamiliar field, and became a much better public speaker. It also gave me the chance to make some great friends that I wouldn’t have otherwise. 

In my college career, it has definitely helped me to be very comfortable giving presentations and networking in new environments. At USC I am a biochemistry major, but pursuing research in a different field actually helped me understand other parts of the process and the importance of public input in all research. I’m now in the process of finalizing my senior thesis research, and the skills I learned in BTTF have been a great tool!"

"I pay more attention to everyday infrastructure after my BTTF research. It's such an integral part of our daily lives that we can take for granted."

"BTTF was an amazing eye opener for me. I’d never considered city planning/infrastructure and I was really interested in learning about it. I’ll always look back on my time in BTTF with a smile. After all, who can’t laugh at De Ridder’s antics."