ZON 100 Student Testimonials from the Faculty of Science
The students below were once in your position. Watch them reflect on the realities of pursuing real-world projects across diverse fields and interests, and how they have dealt with uncertainty, perfectionism, feedback, community, accountability, and impact.
Book a meeting to learn more
Biology
"The value of this course has been immense. I don鈥檛 think I would have gotten this far and developed my project to this degree without the support and encouragement of my instructor, squad session leader, and peers (many of whom I now call friends). Compared to my expectations, this course went further into the parts that helped make my project into what it is right now and what it will be moving forward. I never thought about how influential it would have been working in an environment surrounded by other creative individuals and having the ability to get their feedback and criticism."
Gurjot, Third-Year
Biomedical Sciences
"There are many people who are much more successful and knowledgeable than me in this course, and they have much wisdom to share. I feel like this course is almost like a tailored networking and communications platform, which I think might be the main goal. This is exactly in line with what my expectations are for the course."
Bande, Third-Year
Computer Science
"The biggest takeaway has been accountability. Regularly submitting assignments and participating in group discussions have kept me on track, ensuring that I set goals, reflect on progress, and take action. Having structured check-ins has pushed me to stay disciplined, make real progress on my startup, and continuously refine my approach."
Hameez, Third-Year
Financial Mathematics
"I have many takeaways from this course, specifically the importance of starting and putting ideas out there without them being perfect or complete. This course forced me to put myself out there and do something outside my comfort zone."
Idil, Fouth-Year
Mathematics and Its Applications
"This course has taught me that building a meaningful project requires balancing technical ambition with user-centered design. I have learned the value of consistent reflection, daily documentation, and making decisions based on real data instead of assumptions. The iterative approach encouraged by the course helped me stay flexible and open to unexpected insights. Compared to my expectations, the course is far more focused on personal growth, reflection, and mindful experimentation, and that has made the work more grounded and rewarding."
Syed, Second-Year