What skills or relationships developed at OCAD U helped you participate in your field? Is there anything you would have done differently?

There are so many to mention. The skill that has helped me out the most is resourcefulness. It is key to being a freelancer. Your ability to react and troubleshoot any situation that is thrown at you makes you very useful. This doesn’t mean it’s not okay to ask for help, but know when to ask. Don’t leave any problems hanging.

Asking the right questions for a situation helps a lot too, and develops other skills. Researching, being friendly, being open to new situations and environments, and being kind are other skills. “Problem solving” is an obvious skill. I’m still developing and working on all of these.

Your relationships at OCAD U are everything. Your friends and professors become your connections, and help you out when you need it. This being said, you help them out, of course, when you can too.

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