Lili Epstein
Student Ambassador at Wheaton College
Lili is a junior Design major with Computer Science & Visual Art minors. She’s originally from South Burlington, Vermont. She was a Semester in the City Fellow in Spring 2026 a Digital Equity and Social Media Fellow at Brookline Interactive Group.
On campus, Lili is president of Smudge Magazine, web editor for WCCS Radio, and secretary for East Asian Student Association (EASA). She’s also a member of Film Collective, Film Club, and lives in Art Haus, one of Wheaton's theme houses. Her favorite food on campus is the breakfast sandwiches from Emerson.
Q: How did you find out about SITC & why did you decide to participate in it?
A: “I found out about SITC through an ambassador presenting to my class during freshman year. It caught my interest because of the chance to live in a city, which I’d never done before, and because it seemed like a super supportive way to gain real-world experience while getting college credit.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: “I’m passionate about always learning new things and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I feel the most energized when I’m working on a problem, and the satisfaction of finally figuring out the solution is so rewarding. I also love being able to take that knowledge with me into the future, and being able to teach others what I’ve learned.”
Q: What motivates you?
A: “Something that really motivates me is when I’m feeling inspired or excited by something. Often this happens with creative projects I’m working on, but it also happens with assignments and projects in school, at work or my internship, and in my relationships. Getting feedback also helps to motivate me, because it gives me specific things to focus on improving, and goals to work towards.”
Q: Can you tell us about a memorable moment from your internship?
A: “The last day of my internship was by far the most memorable. It was election day in Brookline, so BIG was airing live coverage of the results as they came in, which took a lot of coordination between different camera crews across Brookline and in the BIG studio. It was the biggest production I’d been a part of at my internship, and seeing the planning that led up to the night finally pay off was so fulfilling. I’d prepared graphics and title cards for the show beforehand, and that night I controlled the timing of the graphics while we were live. I’ll never forget the energy and teamwork of the whole group, it was a great way to end the semester.”
Q: What do you wish you knew before participating in Semester in the City?
A: “Spend some time before the semester starts to make a budget for food, the reimbursements run out quickly... but at the same time, don’t let that stop you from trying new restaurants! There’s so much good food around the apartments, as well as downtown near class.”