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The IAA can feel like a firehose. The pace is fast, the expectations are high, and the deadlines rarely wait. The only reason I’m not drowning is that I trained for this kind of pressure for years as a Division I athlete. Swimming taught me discipline, efficiency, and resilience under Continue reading Structured for Survival: The System That Keeps Me Sane at the IAA
As someone who has been volunteering since high school (through United Way, World Relief Durham, and the Refugee Support Center in Carrboro), I have always valued the way service connects people. When I joined the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I was excited to learn about the IAA’s volunteer committee and Continue reading Service and Community at the IAA
Starting the IAA while juggling a baby at home, a part-time job, and ADHD has definitely kept life interesting, and it’s made staying organized more important than ever. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder characterized by symptoms such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Continue reading Navigating the IAA with ADHD: Strategies for Focus, Productivity, and Balance
The National Institutes of Health (Ungvari et al., 2023) states that walking offers not only physical benefits but also mental health improvements. I have certainly found this to be true in my personal life. A major deciding factor in my decision to move to North Carolina was the variety of Continue reading Trails Around the Triangle