For years, we’ve been hearing about the shortfall of women in tech and the general boom of the industry. “Want to make six figures at an entry level?” they say. There are countless websites that claim ways to get your coding skills up to scratch in a few months or even a day. But how …
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Grad school interviews are a lot like normal job interviews, but there are some differences to keep in mind when preparing for a PhD interview. For example, there’s a lot more emphasis on the substance than soft skills (though those are still important). There may be more emphasis, for example, on how you cope with …
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I recently moved into a new flat with some friends (who only recently moved to London) and, as we went through the moving process, I realised there were so many things about renting and living in London that have become second nature to me which were so foreign to them (and to me when I …
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So, you’re thinking about going to grad school to do a PhD. It’s a big commitment, and not a decision that should be taken lightly. That said, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and is one of the best decisions I’ve personally ever made (so far!). Here are some things you should consider when …
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Before starting my PhD, I had lots of questions about what grad school is actually like. I lived with some PhD students during my master’s degree, but many of them had fairly atypical experiences. And, when I looked online for more information about what grad school is like, I didn’t find much. Now, everyone’s experience …
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