Leisure & Loveliness
Owen loves playing this six-stringed instrument which also has a neck, a fretboard, and a body that can be hollow or solid.
Guitar
Jeannette considers music from this 6-time Grammy Award winning powerhouse vocalist, perfection. She was a singer and actress who starred in a 1992 romantic thriller famous for its soundtrack.
Whitney Houston
According to Ruchi, this cold, creamy dessert which comes in a delicious variety of flavors, solves everything.
Ice Cream
Prachi's favorite project involves this machine of modern medicine that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to peek inside your body.
MRI
Home to tango and the mighty Andes, this place is Stephen's must-see before he dies
Argentina
Paul's favorite pastime involves this human-powered mode of transportation which is a great alternative to cars, promoting exercise and reducing emissions.
Bike
Nitya considers this Colombian novel by Gabriel García Márquez which chronicles the multi-generational story of the Buendia family, perfection.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
John's favorite quote about weirdness and love comes from this author who would write of green eggs and ham, or a cat with a very troublesome hat.
Dr. Seuss
Rachel's favorite work project involves creating an image recognizer for this commuter rail line that connects San Francisco to the heart of Silicon Valley.
Caltrain
Rachael hopes to see more companies like this subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. which focuses on developing autonomous vehicles.
Waymo
From the Greek words for "drawing with light", this art and science of creating images is Zeeshan's favorite hobby.
Photography
This 1997 Italian film, about a joyful father and son facing hardship, is a film that Theresa considers perfection.
La Vita E Bella or Life is Beautiful
Jordan's favorite quote is from this iconic frontman known for his strutting stage presence and pouty lips.
Mick Jagger
Couch surfing, living in shelters, or sleeping on the streets are realities faced by those experiencing this crisis. Kat considers her work on this issue her favorite one so far.
Homelessness
Turkey
Stefan's hobbies include cycling, which probably means he rides like this force of nature - the English translation of his Romanian surname "vant".
Wind
Dearbhla's favorite movie, Happy Go Lucky, starred this English actress who was also in a Guillermo del Toro film as a mute woman who falls for an amphibious creature.
Sally Hawkins
One of Laura's favorite quotes was from this band which was on Rolling Stone's cover as "the Hottest Band in the World" in 1987.
U2
Lance's favorite work project involves designing an app for this restaurant that wants you to "Live Más".
Taco Bell
Jai dreams of visiting this ceremonial capital of a mighty Persian empire which was founded by Darius I.
Persepolis, Iran
You will hear terms like "goofy", "nose grab", or "switch" in this extreme winter sport that Jason loves so much.
Born Eunice Waymon, this legendary musician who adopted a new name to protect her family's privacy, is one of Kamaya's favorite artists.
Nina Simone
Jeannette's favorite quote is from this Irish author who penned the hilarious play "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Oscar Wilde
Gerianne's favorite work project involved this qualitative research method which has the researcher immersing themselves in a hospital environment to gain deep insights into patient and staff experiences.
Hospital Ethnography
Matt dreams of seeing this rugged region at the southern tip of South America famed for its glaciers, mountains, and windswept plains.
Patagonia