10 Minutes with Shalina Omar

Upon completing an undergraduate degree in linguistics and cognitive science at Scripps College in 2015, Shalina Omar spent a year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Indonesia. She then earned two degrees from NC State: an MA in English with a linguistics concentration in 2019 and an MS in Continue reading 10 Minutes with Shalina Omar

Navigating Around Raleigh for Newbies

Group of students celebrating trivia win

It can be very exciting to move to a new location for some people, but also a bit overwhelming. After all, you’re in an unfamiliar area, with no sense of comfort and a completely different environment. However, this change brings a multitude of opportunities for personal growth and cultural exploration. Continue reading Navigating Around Raleigh for Newbies

AI and Translation: An Interview with Emily Sedlacek

I am a hobby translator on hiatus while I attended the Institute for Advanced Analytics. Prior to attending the Institute, I would translate Japanese pop-culture media from Japanese to English in my free time. I occasionally used AI translation tools, supplementing gaps or areas where the AI fell short with Continue reading AI and Translation: An Interview with Emily Sedlacek

Transitioning From NC State Undergraduate to NC State Graduate School

Attending NC State University for my undergraduate career was one of the best and most enriching experiences of my life. Because of my love for the Wolfpack, I was eager to join the Institute for Advanced Analytics. I assumed it would feel like an extension of my undergraduate experience. After Continue reading Transitioning From NC State Undergraduate to NC State Graduate School