What kinds of classes and extracurricular activities should MSU students seek out in their Freshman and Sophomore years to prepare themselves for the specialization?
Beyond the courses in your major, I would encourage taking courses that strengthen your understanding of how Humans think and act, such as courses in psychology and cognitive science. I also encourage taking creative and technical writing courses. And as I mentioned above, become fascinated in the world and try to understand it as much as possible. Bring this passion into all your classes. With that said, many courses allow you some creative freedom on assignments and projects. You can often use these assignments and projects to strengthen your skills and knowledge in games, even though the class has nothing to do with games. For example, if you are taking a creative writing class, use an assignment to write a backstory for your dream game. If you are taking a physics class, create a small program that simulates some aspect of physics in a game-like environment. These projects, if done well, will look great in a portfolio. Get involved in groups and organizations related to your indust
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