Update your Profile Picture and Cover Photo It’s important to showcase yourself as not only technically-skilled, but also personable. I used my profile picture and cover photo to emphasize this. Make sure your profile photo is professional but also illustrates…
Improving your LinkedIn Profile: How to Get Job Offers
How to Get into a Research Lab as an Undergraduate
I know it can be really daunting to try to get your hands into research especially as an undergraduate who nine times out of ten does not have any prior experience in research or a real-world lab setting. In this…
6 New Podcasts to Listen To and Enjoy
I started getting into podcasts around last year. I’ve been trying to find new and different podcasts that so I can add a little more variety in what I routinely listen to. Some of these are pretty well-known and others,…
Successfully Balancing Ramadan and College Amidst a Pandemic
This year will be the first year that I am going to be experiencing Ramadan alone. Fasting on top of attending classes (currently taking 5 courses this quarter 馃槶) is already a struggle鈥攁nd then on top of that there is…
20 Things Learned in 2020 That Changed My Perspective
This was long overdue for me personally, but throughout 2020, I collected statements I heard, whether it were through podcasts, videos, or books I read, that I felt changed how I live my daily life. 1. “Be Unapologetically Amateur” One…
How to Use Your Planner: Staying Organized and Motivated
I know I am not the only one who has a thing for planners, yet it has taken me years to use one effectively, realistically, and consistently. If you’re a college student or working full-time, it’s important to stay organized…