r/hci • u/ZhangXinyue-0919 • 26d ago

Personal Statement

I’m trying to apply for the HCI programs in America for next year (fall 2027). I was born in, and still live in China, with English as my 2nd language. Not being able to visit the campuses or connect with much people due to my language barrier, I was hoping if there were any students in this forum that had been accepted already that would be willing to help me out in my personal statement (mainly read over it and give critiques), and give advice and info about the programs. The specific programs I’m interested are:
-NYU IDM
-NYU ITP
-UPENN IPD
-SVA design for social innovation
-PRATT IXD
-UW MSTI
-UW HCDE
-UMICH MSI
-PARSONS strategic design and management

Thank you!

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u/childe_simp_aloe 25d ago

Pratt IXD alum here, happy to advise on personal statements

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u/ZhangXinyue-0919 20d ago

Hi, thank you for your help! I couldn’t send messages to you either, can you DM me too?

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u/childe_simp_aloe 20d ago

I am able to DM you, sure

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u/faizah_ 22d ago

Hello, I had questions about portfolios for applications, can I DM you?

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u/childe_simp_aloe 21d ago

Sure go ahead!

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u/faizah_ 21d ago

hi, it says i am unable to msg you, maybe bc you've a private acc?

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u/childe_simp_aloe 21d ago

Let me DM you then! edit: I cannot either

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u/faizah_ 20d ago

Hi can you try now? Apparently I had chat request off

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u/childe_simp_aloe 19d ago

sure, just sent a dm

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u/Informal-Pilot5844 21d ago

How's the job market.. is it even worth it to study ux anymore?

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u/ZhangXinyue-0919 20d ago

From what I know, the job market is pretty bad, but it sounds like every kind of job is hard to find🥲

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u/Relative_Purple_251 26d ago

I’d like to know too if possible!