My experience with the AiR program was decent; however, I did not have a chance to
engage with the planned activities due to personal responsibilities. I chose this
program because I was interested in learning about the intersection of art and science,
and how artists are able to bridge the gap between such contrasting industries. I am in
the process of applying to graduate school, and I’ve always wondered how I can
maintain my interest for research while nurturing my hobbies. Graduate school is
time-consuming and difficult to complete, and I want to figure out ways to destress
from my courses/research. I’ve learned a lot from other student artists, and more about
the art industry in general. As someone that’s more “science-oriented” than “art-
oriented”, I initially felt intimidated by the program’s expectations. However, Kendra
was extremely willing to work with me through the entire process, and it made my
experience enjoyable. Would I complete this program again? Yes, but only if I could
dedicate more time to the activities. As I worked with HBCU student-artists, they
motivated me to continue developing my creative abilities and approach art from a
new perspective. Overall, I’m grateful for the experience and this is a wonderful
program.