Time Capsule
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My bracelet was a gift from my little sister.
When she found out I was moving away for grad school, she told me with tears in her eyes that she was going to miss me a lot. The night before my flight, she handed me this bracelet with our names on it and said, “Wear it whenever you miss me.” Now, every time we FaceTime, I show it to her and she immediately lights up with a big smile. It makes me feel connected to her, to my family, to home.
After my NYU orientation, I picked up this cardboard coin at the event fair. I’ve kept it ever since, and I feel like I’ll keep it for a long time. It’s just cardboard, but the NYU logo is engraved so cleanly that it feels special. I want to keep it as a reminder of that first day— the beginning of my NYU adventure.
Before coming to the US to start my master’s at NYU, I organized a goodbye party at my home. That night went by so fast—I had such a great time. This picture brings back that feeling every time I see it: me laughing with my friends. I’m really happy and grateful for the people I’ve met and the friends I’ve gathered throughout my life.
A few weeks after I moved to New York, one of my best friends flew in to help me settle in. It happened to line up with the first rounds of the US Open. I never imagined I’d get to attend a Grand Slam! This souvenir reminds me of that day—but even more, it reminds me of my friend coming all the way just to be there for me during my first days in this new city.
We can give so much meaning to objects. None of these things have real monetary value—I couldn’t trade any of them for even a meal. But if I had to choose between the most expensive bracelet in the world and the one my little sister made by hand, I’d choose hers every time. It means that much to me. It represents what I value the most in my life.
Play the picture showcase on the right to discover the photos I’ve added to my time capsule!
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After choosing the objects I wanted to commemorate in my time capsule, I moved on to making the physical box. Maybe it’s all the Zelda and Minecraft I’ve played, but a chest-like shape felt perfect to me, so I used my favorite color. I tweaked a 3D model and 3D-printed it. It was my first 3D print, and it was really fun to learn!
My time capsule has a QR code that links to a digital gallery I coded, with pictures of memories related to each object.
I tried to convey warm nostalgia mixed with curiosity. Every object has a memory. I learned a lot throughout the whole process and had the chance to use many different tools! I used p5.js to build the digital gallery and Canva to design the QR code that links to it.