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How to beat stress - tips from a tech student !

Stress or may I say the-mindset-mood killer? As a student, this is very common for me to have to the point where at times I must take a step back realizing that it has become part of me and without it I tend to feel abnormal - which again is not very healthy. I spent years falling into the loop of stress and at times it seems like nobody really talks about it. Being stressed became a trend and I believe that should change. My major is not that helpful when it comes to time management and dedicating some time for myself (this goes for every major but I will speak out of experience and my position). As finals season ended lately, projects and internships are on the way! Which means very little time to put together a better timetable for myself this "summer" ; But one thing I have always believed in is that if you wish to make something work then you will make it happen! So here is what I do when stress starts to kick in : The " Pomodoro Technique " : work f

The main struggle of a female software engineering student

being male dominated, STEM fields in general happen to be intimidating to young women and girls from the very beginning. Here's a little background about me and my struggles with the field. As a little girl i have always wanted to be an engineer. Having an uncle in this field always excited me especially being someone who loved (still love) to create and innovate. I remember when people around me always belittled the thought of a girl becoming an engineer, which of course brought my self esteem down. Later then I wished to become a doctor, which always -of course- did not seem right but the thought of success brought excitement to me. Eventually after high school, I obviously did not get into medicine school but to my surprise I ended up in an engineering school. The thought of it scared me and I felt inferior to everyone, especially since ''boys'' invaded the school. My first year was too tough, not only was there shock of the change of systems but als