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How to get into Harvard and life as a content creator with Caitlin!

Sep 13, 2023
Special guest Caitlin, a content creator who attended Harvard, talks about choosing art over STEM, SAT scores, getting into Harvard, dealing with crazies at Harvard, and finding confidence to become a full-time content creator.
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Quick takeaways

  • Choosing art over STEM can lead to a fulfilling creative career.
  • The Asian creative community has played a significant role in shaping content creation on YouTube.

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Kate's Background & Decision to Study Art at Harvard

Kate studied art film and visual studies at Harvard after initially considering a career in science. Her parents were supportive of her decision. She mentioned that her dad had a background in photography, which likely influenced her artistic pursuits. Kate's family values financial collaboration and sees resources as shared, which has shaped her mentality of supporting her siblings and contributing to the family. Kate and her siblings have different strengths, with Alex being incredibly witty, Kylie excelling at picking up crafty skills, and Kate herself having the confidence to pursue her creative career.

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