Dressing for Success

One of my favorite compliments to receive is “I like your outfit.” When preparing to attend the MSA, where business casual attire is required, I spent endless hours scrolling through clothing websites and brainstorming outfits that I could wear to class. While some may view this as a shopping addiction, Continue reading Dressing for Success

From Data to Donuts: Preparing for the Krispy Kreme Challenge

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 at the IAA

Group of students in uniform for intramural sports

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

From Chaucer to Code: Why Non-STEM Backgrounds Matter in Data Analytics

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