My Journey to HCI Master‘s Programs with a Non-UX + International Background [中英双语]

👋Hey guys, I’m Yuhan, a Product Designer studying at University of Washington’s Human-Centered Design and Engineering program. In this video, I will walk through my step-by-step application process to HCDE and other 5 HCI programs in the US(CMU MHCI, Georgia Tech MHCI, UC Berkeley MDes, UMich MSI) I hope this is helpful for you!
哈喽～我是Yuhan，一名成长中的产品设计师。这个视频我会详细分享申请的6个美国HCI研究生项目的经验。希望能对你有帮助！
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✨ Content
00:00 - Intro | 介绍
00:36 - My background | 学术背景
1:12 - Why HCI programs | 为什么选择申请HCI
02:02 - My application timeline | 我的申请时间线
03:09 - My application list | 申请列表
03:39 - My preparation list | 准备清单
06:08 - 3 takeaways for no design + full-time experience | 申请心得
06:14 - Tip1: Pick a theme for p+Personal Statement
07:25 - Tip2: Start early in finding recommenders
08:30 - Tip3: Reach out to students in the program
Thank you so much for watching!

[@NitinRavi]

Hey I was wondering if all these courses come under STEM due to the visa opportunities differing based on that

[@astrid8140]

Hi!!! Thank you for your sharing, really enjoyed the video. May I ask the reason(s) why you chose HCDE among the six programs you applied? Did you get accepted by all of these 6 programs?

[@rmal786]

Seconding this question!

[@yuhanowo]

Hi! Glad you liked it! Besides HCDE, I also got into UMich, Georgia Tech, and UCB. I decided on this program due to multiple considerations: geographical location, tuition cost, length, and a balance between innovation and practical skills. I also like the HCDE course design on 3 directions: engineering, strategy, and UX design

[@tanviralam5997]

Have you got any scholarship? I would love to attain a program, but I need scholarship.