Emma grew up in Calhoun, GA, and received their B.S in Biochemistry right here at Georgia Tech. Now, they are a third year PhD student in Biology studying polymicrobial interactions. In their free time, they enjoy sewing, creating digital art, and playing their favorite video game: Microsoft Excel. Emma’s advice for new graduate students is to make room for hobbies and rest in your schedule. Chat with your classmates and professor before class starts. Have fun with your classes/research. Decide what your work-life balance should look like and stick to it. There's no reason to wait for graduation to enjoy your life.