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Stepping into the Future: Merging Passion with Innovation in Virtual Reality
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[Discover how one student's passion for sneakers and cutting-edge tech shaped her future in design.](https://youtu.be/Ol6cUtZrVbg?si=-VDsRR4cJmm9ASWC)
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From āthe hollerā to higher ed
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