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27/03/2026

A few thousand miles from home and exactly where I need to be

I grew up in Albania. Now I’m in New York designing for brands I used to admire from a distance. The AADF MIP fellowship made this […]
27/03/2026

It will always be New York or Nowhere

I visited New York for the first time in 2024, and the first time I stepped out into the city, I knew I had to be […]
27/03/2026

A professional and personal journey in New York City

When I first arrived in New York City for my fellowship at Luminary, I knew it would be an important professional experience, but I did not […]
27/03/2026

A dream that came true

I am an Orthopedic Surgeon who has been working in the University Trauma Center for several years now. I never thought that one day I would […]
27/03/2026

New York, or the Art of Becoming: Speed, Discomfort, and Growth

Coming to New York City without ever having been to the United States before was, above all, a shock, not a cultural one, but a mindset […]
27/03/2026

Lessons from Music City

Summer is always an exciting period, and for me the summer of 2025 marked the beginning of a remarkable new chapter. I will never forget the […]
27/03/2026

Beyond a Dream

Where Uncertainty Becomes Strength Some journeys begin with a dream.Mine began with a question: “What if I allow myself to grow beyond what feels comfortable?” It […]
02/03/2026

Lessons Learned during my Fall 2025 Semester

I chose this topic because it resonates deeply with me as an engineering student. The concept of “lessons learned” is fundamental to becoming an astute, experienced […]
27/02/2026

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Experiential Education and Industry Connection

During my studies in the United States, two elements of the educational system have stood out to me the most and are practices I would strongly […]