do it for someone not for yourself. you can reach out to domain experts over a non-technical topic you are interested in. offer them your time and a final proje

do it for someone not for yourself. you can reach out to domain experts over a non-technical topic you are interested in. offer them your time and a final project in exchange for their guidance. Be intentional about setting up meetings. don't let the relationship fall into the graduate student advisor communication patterns, treated like a professional relationship and ask them to the same.