Duck Duos: Mary and Dim π¦π
This duo met three years ago in their introduction to chemical principles class when they were both STEM majors. What started as a brief interaction eventually grew into one of the most meaningful friendships of their college experience after they discovered they had grown up only ten minutes away from each other.
Throughout their time at UO, Mary and Dim encouraged each other to pursue new opportunities and embrace unexpected paths. Their friendship played a significant role in shaping both of their academic and professional journeys, especially as they explored creative careers after leaving STEM. Mary introduced Dim to the advertising industry, while Dim inspired Mary to pursue art direction.
Their friendship became a source of support, encouragement, and growth throughout college. βMore than anything, weβve always been a reminder to each other that itβs okay to take a different path. Whether you call it yin and yang or Bonnie and Clyde, we've always had someone beside us saying, 'Go for it. What is there to lose?'β they said.
Reflecting on their friendship, they credit the UO with creating the environment that brought them together and helped them grow into the people they are today.
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ALT Two people stand closely together, smiling. Both wear decorative stoles. The background is plain.
ALT Two people standing in the Ford Alumni Ballroom wearing formal attire. People are socializing in the background
ALT Two people stand in front of a camera on a tripod. One person is touching their head, while the other looks closely at the camera. They are in a room with a chalkboard.
ALT Two people are standing outdoors, each holding a painting. The person on the left holds a painting resembling Edvard Munch's "The Scream" with a small striped figure in the foreground. The person on the right holds a painting of The Duck mascot as the Mona Lisa. A crowd and some trees are visible in the background.