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After my first week at the Institute of Advanced Analytics, I realized I had to change. Gone were the days of undergrad, in which I had ample free time to sleep in, hit the gym whenever convenient, and complete tasks “whenever I get to them.” However, as someone unwilling to Continue reading A Guide to Maintaining Your Active Lifestyle at the Institute
“The MSA is different from any program you have been to.” Above is the exact sentence I heard from the alumni I contacted when I decided to attend the MSA program. In my mind, I wondered what they were talking about. How are the challenges at the Institute for Advanced Continue reading Defeating Cultural Shock
Like many students at the Institute, I completed the PCEP (Entry Level Python Programmer) certification, which solidified my grasp of Python programming fundamentals. However, my programming journey is far from over. While strengthening my coding skills, I have noticed many similarities between learning a programming language and a foreign language. Continue reading Bridging the Gap: How Learning a Foreign Language Can Enhance Your Programming Skills
One of the defining characteristics of the IAA is that its students come from a diverse set of academic backgrounds. While you will find your fair share of math and statistics majors, you’ll also find people who studied history, biology, political science, and engineering. If you are looking to transition Continue reading Lab Scientist to Data Scientist: Making the Transition from Biology to Analytics