Why I Delayed my Graduation to Find my Passion

December 18, 2018

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It would be an understatement to say that my first three years of university were difficult. An intense academic curriculum coupled with the hit my ego took when I was … Continued

Persistence is the Key

November 20, 2018

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Navigating through my first year of college has been a struggle, for sure. There’s a recurring joke that our university stands at the #1 spot for the highest stress levels. … Continued

Choosing Collaboration Over Competition

November 6, 2018

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As a kid, the majority of my friends were male. We shared common interests, and spent our time building forts and catching reptiles outside. As we got older, the differences … Continued

Becoming the Odd One Out

October 30, 2018

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It’s another first day at a new four-month internship. As the incoming round of interns introduce themselves to each other, my heart races as my turn approaches. A computer engineering … Continued

Deleting the Loner Programmer

October 16, 2018

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One of my favorite scenes featuring technology on television is from NCIS. The team’s network is under attack by hackers, shown as a series of windows opening and closing on … Continued

Becoming Brave: in Tech or Theater

October 9, 2018

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I’ve always loved technology. I explored every setting and pre-downloaded applications on my 2011 Macbook just to know what they all could do. I loved video games, PC and console. … Continued

Celebrating Vulnerability: How I Learned to Embrace Gender Diversity in Tech

September 19, 2018

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“You do realize you only got in because you were a girl, right?” “Don’t worry, people are crazy about the whole girls in STEM thing. What do you have to … Continued

Feeling Like A Fraud: Imposter Syndrome in College

August 21, 2018

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How did you get into the technical field? Sarah: So that’s kind of a long story. Throughout high school, I was convinced that I was going to go into the … Continued

Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together

July 10, 2018

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The soreness, the aching of the muscles, and the sweat pouring down your face. These moments of pain are the signs that you endured a strong workout at the gym. … Continued

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