helped me get to know people and get support from them. The professors are very kind; the problem I have is with English. Working with the International professors has been very helpful to ease me into everything. MSS: Given the range of previous university experience that many of the 3.5-year and international students have, how has the transition been into the UB community?
MS: Coming from India, the biggest culture shock was not American culture, as we are quite exposed to it from movies and TV, but actually how teaching takes place. In India, criticisms are much more pronounced when you present your work or discuss something. Coming to the United States, I had to get used to the teachers being very gentle with me, even when they’re pointing out something negative.
MSS: In a studio setting, we tend to form tight-knit relationships. Can you recall any moments where these bonds have influenced your creative process? EH: Being comfortable with everyone in the studio is specifically important. Sometimes you have a question and you may feel afraid or nervous to ask it. When you form these relationships first, you can ask questions without thinking about it. This peer question-and-answer dynamic can help to generate your design process.
Students work on their accordion-like horse
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