"I would say the most valuable thing I got out of this process was being able to examine my experience and passions, and really articulate it in a way that comes across clear to anyone who's reading it.

"I would advise anyone to start as early as possible. Don't be timid. People, especially young women, have a tendency to undersell themselves and not necessarily be comfortable speaking about themselves in the way they need to. Don't be afraid to be confident and brag about yourself a little bit. Always throw your hat in, because even if the application status isn't what you want it to be, you'll learn something along the way." - Zoe Pidgeon