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Runny Nose, Running Ideas: From Team Support to Career Prep

Part One: Support and Comment on Teammates' Goals

The two classmates I visited and commented on were Erin and Arun. I read their posts and shared my thoughts on their educational and career goals. Here are the links: Erin's post and Arun's post.

Part Two: Possible Capstone Ideas 

Video Educator: This project involves developing an AI-powered tool that creates short videos based on a user-provided topic. The AI will generate a clear and concise explanation of the topic, enhanced with relevant visuals to improve understanding and engagement. It is especially designed for people who like to learn visually, making complex ideas easier to grasp through video content. This project combines natural language processing and video generation technologies, offering a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI tools. It could be valuable for educators, students, and content creators who want quick, engaging explanations.

What to Eat?: This app aims to help users decide where to eat by asking a series of personalized questions about their food cravings, dietary preferences, and current mood. Based on the answers, the app will suggest multiple restaurants or food options that closely match the user’s preferences. This project focuses on user interaction and recommendation algorithms, with potential to integrate location services or real-time reviews. It’s a practical solution for people who often struggle to decide what or where to eat. 

Lesgo: Lesgo is a travel planning application that asks users which city they want to visit and automatically generates a detailed itinerary for their trip. The itinerary could include popular tourist spots, dining options, local events, and suggested routes optimized for time and convenience. This project involves working with travel APIs, data organization, and possibly machine learning to personalize recommendations. It would be especially useful for travelers who want a hassle-free way to plan their trips with customized experiences.

Part Three: Keep Up With Your Learning Journal 

This week was challenging as I was in New York and got sick, which made it difficult to keep up with my studies. Here's a photo that I took from One Summit Vanderbilt.



Despite this, I’ve been reflecting on my career path and learning about the value of internships and graduate programs. I see internships as a great way to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and explore different career options. Although I haven’t had one yet, I’m eager to apply in the future, especially to innovative companies like Nvidia or Apple, but I do have questions about how to find the right fit and stand out during applications. Graduate school also appeals to me as a way to deepen my expertise, collaborate with experts, and open doors to advanced career opportunities. I’m preparing by focusing on academics and relevant experiences but wonder how to balance the workload with personal life and stay motivated. Regarding the AI writing tool I used, it definitely made organizing and drafting easier and saved time, though I had to revise to ensure the tone matched my style. The final output reflects my knowledge but needed personal adjustments. I believe using AI ethically depends on transparency and using it as a support tool rather than a replacement for my own work.

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