Emma Dunn

evd1@rice.edu; https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmavdunn; Computer Science & Statistics; Wiess College

Bio:

Emma is studying Computer Science and Statistics, and is a senior at Wiess. She’s originally from Columbus, OH, and has two dogs! Post grad, Emma plans on joining Uber as a Software Engineer.

L’s Taken

“Thank you for taking the time to apply, but…”

• Microsoft
• Salesforce
• Lyft
• Stripe
• Uber APM
• Capital One
• Jane Street
• Two Sigma
• at least 50 more

Regrets I have

• Not applying to work at Chaus
• Not asking questions in class
• Taking too many classes sophomore year
• Not taking more classes outside of my majors
• Putting too much value on other peoples’ opinions

Embarrassing moments

• Passing out and getting EMS’ed at my first (and last) bike team practice

Everyday L’s

• Running out of tetra really early
• Not knowing if I should wave to people I kinda know but not super well
• Constantly misplacing things
• Forgetting to go to my covid tests

On the Bright Side

Memories made when I wasn’t studying/working

• Walks around the outer loop and to the Centennial Gardens during covid
• Thrifting before Sid ’80s freshman year
• Playing MASH in Fondy
• Late night food runs
• Getting ready for publics with friends
• Getting rescued from Duncan Hall after an exam because it was pouring rain and I didn’t bring an umbrella
• Going to House of Pies after every COMP exam freshman and sophomore year
• Sunday Night Ciders

Favorite Rice traditions

• CS Eats
• Beer Debates
• Beer Bike
• DOME

Things I’ve learned that will still matter in 10 years

• People don’t care as much about your mistakes or embarrassing moments as you think they do
• “Real” adults are still figuring out things too
• It’s better to admit you don’t know how to do something earlier rather than later
• The difference between a cappuccino, latte, and macchiato

Things I’m proud of that aren’t on my resume

• Being an O-Week fellow
• The friendships I’ve made
• Getting better at reaching out to people

Things I’ve done that have pushed me out of my comfort zone

• Coming to Rice
• Becoming a CS major
• Bleaching my hair

Obstacles overcome

• Not knowing anything about CS before Rice
• COMP 182
• Accepting that I do, in fact, like country music

Things I’m looking forward to

• A (hopefully) normal Beer Bike
• Traveling
• Decorating my first apartment
• Moving to a new city

Life changing advice I’ve received

• “Focus on what you can control”