Reframing Learning Programming

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In a 2022 survey of 1,000 United States students conducted by KX, 58% consider coding vital to future success. The desire to learn coding has exploded in popularity over the years, but learning a new programming language can feel daunting. You could be a student applying to the IAA, nervous Continue reading Reframing Learning Programming

5 Reasons I chose the IAA Over Other Data Science Programs

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Applying to graduate school programs is a stressful time. The initial stage of deciding where you want to apply can be a difficult decision to make, let alone deciding which to accept. One of the first things I did when considering a master’s program in data science was to Google: Continue reading 5 Reasons I chose the IAA Over Other Data Science Programs

Preparing for IAA: A Professional’s Journey 

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I dedicated a year and a half to studying before enrolling in the IAA program. As a working professional without prior experience in data-related fields, I took rigorous online courses to acquire the necessary technical skills. Throughout this journey, I recorded several milestones in a journal, documenting my preparations for Continue reading Preparing for IAA: A Professional’s Journey