Who Needs Stress Balls When You Have a Fur Ball?

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The MSA webpage states, “It is an intensive 10-month learning experience designed to immerse students into the acquisition of practical knowledge and application of methods and techniques.” They are not joking when they say the experience is intensive. You truly get immersed in the world of data. But it’s essential Continue reading Who Needs Stress Balls When You Have a Fur Ball?

Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

Leaving behind the familiar shores of the West Coast for the opposite East Coast was a significant turning point in my life. In the spring of 2023, I made the decision to embark on a new chapter in my life and invest in my future through the MSA program at Continue reading Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

Creative Coding – What are the Monsters in the Dark?

Sketch a monster. Now, sketch it using only Python. How simple is it to remove the colored pencils and only use code? For me, it was surprisingly challenging.   My goal was to explore creative coding as a way to practice my Python skills while engaging with my more imaginative side. Continue reading Creative Coding – What are the Monsters in the Dark?

Bridging the Gap: How Learning a Foreign Language Can Enhance Your Programming Skills

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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