coding • tech • education • career • sustainability
I’m not going to lie, I love the Refinery29 money diary series, so I thought I’d take a page out of their book and do my own! Since I’m now only living on my PhD stipend and savings, I’ve recently taken a more active approach to budgeting and saving money where I can. I tend … Read more
Maybe you’re starting a new job, or just want to save more money every month. No matter what your circumstance, a budget is a key component of any personal finance plan. But where should you start if you don’t know how to create a budget? During the pandemic, I was laid off from my part-time … Read more
My first job out of university was for the UN, where I worked on projects involving digital inclusion for women in tech and people with disabilities. It was here that I became familiar with the insane stats about the gender gap in the tech industry. According to PWC, only 5% of leadership positions in tech … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more