As WaterSoftHack enters its third year, CUAHSI had the opportunity to connect with a few of last year's fellows, including one returning participant and two first-time attendees, to hear about their experiences. Fellows shared what drew them to the workshop, the skills and training they gained, and how they plan to apply these methods in their research. They also reflected on the collaborative opportunities the workshop provided and how it has helped expand their networks within the water science community.