Hello all! My name’s Alisa and I’m an undergraduate student who interned at Bungie this past summer. But getting there was quite the journey: Like many other students during the pandemic, I reached a point where my mental health, motivation, and confidence were at rock bottom. Interviews and applications led nowhere, all while I mindlessly logged into class from my bed. During that time, Bungie sent me a take-home programming test for their internship program. I was ecstatic to be given this chance, but the anxiety and dread immediately settled in. I pictured a round table of super geniuses, meticulously reading my code and jotting down every single flaw.
In the games industry, it’s undeniable that there are millions of talented creators and developers, many of whom become our idols. It’s natural to compare yourself to the people who created your favorite games (and feel completely inadequate afterwards). Sure, everyone needs to start somewhere, but how do you know wh...
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