I have work I should be doing, but the day is dragging—time is stretching farther and farther away and it seems like it’s taking years to get past a single hour. So let us talk, you and I! Ask me questions, tell me about your day. Recommend your favorite books (the ones where you happily drown in the words), tell me what films I should watch, request some hilarious scribble or doodle so I can appease you.
I implore you! End this miserable, strange time fluctuation I’m experiencing!
Oh, that’s so wonderful! You’re in for a really exciting year.
Being a GIC major means you’re going to be doing a whole lot of things, spanning across every media. So I would say, learn as much as you can. Read everything. Read blogs and articles and books, but not just about design, about anything and everything that interests you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Take as many risks as you can. Take advantage of the technology and facilities you have, because you won’t find their match in the real world. Listen to your professors, but don’t take their word as law. Experiment. Don’t feel confined by the computer - try working with real materials and getting away from a screen every once in a while.
But most importantly: Have fun. And wear sunscreen.
