"I started building projects and posting about them. Over winter break, I pivoted and started building projects with AI. These are essentially assignments you make yourself."
"I learned that it's important to have a good front-end that's accessible because recruiters who review these projects aren't always technical."
"I made videos and posted about them on LinkedIn. That garnered some traction. Some recent alumna also started reaching out to me about coffee chats."
"I decided to cater all of my projects toward one or more major coding languages so hiring managers could easily assess my skills."
Vivienne Hnin, a junior at UNC Chapel Hill, shifted from pre-med to computer science due to challenges as an international student from Burma. Unable to return home because of a travel ban, she sought summer employment and reevaluated her major. Inspired by AI's rapid learning potential, she began building personal projects and sharing them on LinkedIn. This strategy attracted attention from recruiters and alumni, ultimately helping her secure an internship at Utilyst. UNC's support facilitated her transition and exploration of new interests.
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