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Start at the Belltower. Run 2.5 miles to Krispy Kreme. Eat 12 donuts. Run back. Yes, this is an actual race. The Krispy Kreme Challenge began as a college dare in 2004 and has since grown into an annual tradition that attracts thousands of participants. This quirky event isn’t just Continue reading From Data to Donuts: Preparing for the Krispy Kreme Challenge
Taking care of your health is always important; having less free time shouldn’t change that. Being a student in the IAA may not allow for as much free time as an undergrad, but there are many great ways to stay healthy during the program. I will discuss some lifestyle choices Continue reading Taking Care of Your Health at the IAA
There are common stereotypes that humanities degrees are “useless,” that Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) don’t prepare you for the real world, and that being a Black woman is a deficit in STEM fields. I’m here to challenge all that. As a Black woman who graduated from the illustrious North Carolina Continue reading From Chaucer to Code: Why Non-STEM Backgrounds Matter in Data Analytics
Picture this: you’ve worked hard, graduated from undergrad with honors, and maybe even gained some valuable, real-world experience. Then, you get into one of the top analytics programs in the country—let’s say the Institute for Advanced Analytics at NC State. You’re thrilled and so proud of yourself… but then something Continue reading Beyond Luck: Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School