2023-24 Student Advisory Council

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Why did you decide to become a member of the Lab’s Student Advisory Council?

As someone who has been a social media manager for years as well as a just teen on the internet, I have seen both the good and bad sides of social media. I understand how it can spread misinformation, isolate people, and be addicting. However, I also understand how it can be a space to share art, spread positive messages, and advocate for oneself. I wanted to be a part of a council that is working to increase the good and mitigate the bad parts of social media.

What do you want to do after high school?

After high school, I want to attend college and receive a double major in psychology and computer science. I then want to work in the mental health technology space to create accessible, innovative mental health solutions.

What are you doing online when you feel happiest, most positive?

I feel happiest online when I am consuming art. Social media is a great platform for young artists to share their music, paintings, poetry, sculptures, and more. It is, by far, my favorite thing to see when young artists are able to share their passions and talents with others all across the country.

Advice you’d give your 10-year old self about the internet:

I would tell my 10 year old self to set limits. When first starting out on the internet, on an app called musical.ly, I became somewhat obsessed with spending time online chatting with my friends instead of talking to them in person or spending time with my family. I would tell her that though the internet can be fun, it is important to have limits.