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University Must-Haves for your Halls of Residence
Your dorm room is your haven; your retreat; your go-to place after every party and lecture; your home-away-from-home, where you’ll spend most of your time during your university years. So, as much as you “only” need a bed, desk and bathroom, you might want to consider some university must-haves for the ride. And sorry, no, I don’t mean as many bottles of vodka as you can carry! The thing is, it’s likely your dorm room will only come with the bare necessities – a bed, a table, a wardrobe and a few shelves if you’re lucky. You’ve probably added some sheets, changed the curtains, put up a photo frame filled…
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How to Dress Chic on a Budget
If you’ve always been envious about the way some people manage to look stylish without even trying, I’ve got the advice on how to make chic style speedy and easy. Luckily for you, you don’t need to spend big bucks either! Here are my top hacks for how to dress chic on a budget! FYI, taking the time with your appearance and smartening up your look doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy new clothes, get an expensive hair cut, or invest in the best products. Knowing how to make simple clothes look fashionable is all about making a few simple changes and thinking carefully about how you…
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Pinkification and Women in Tech
pinkification The act or process of being made pink or being saturated with pink. Pinkification was not a term I knew before today, but damn, I really wished I knew it when I was arguing female stereotypes in college. It’s the perfect descriptor for that force-fed image of young girls loving anything pink and fluffy! Luckily, pink has been reclaimed in recent years, but there’s still stigma. Don’t substitute “pinkification” for “pink” though, because it isn’t about the colour pink itself. It’s about the cultural pattern of offering children a super strong stereotypical version of gender. Women in technology have been hit hard by pinkification due to the lack of…
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An A-to-Z list of Women in Tech Scholarships
It’s no secret computer science is highly male dominated. That’s why companies and organisations are beginning to offer Women in Tech Scholarships to introduce more diversity in technology. These scholarships and bursaries open many doors typically closed women, especially with the rising costs of higher education. To help you get started, here’s my list of scholarships for women in technology. Adobe Research Women in Technology Scholarships As long as you work in a computer science field and don’t have a close family member working at Adobe Research, you can apply for the Adobe Research Women in Technology Scholarship. The scholarship includes a one-time payment of $10,000, a Creative Cloud subscription…
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12 GirlBoss Books for Female Entrepreneurs
In my opinion, any woman with aspirations may as well be an entrepreneur. We put the grind and hustle behind ourselves, to build our skills, grow our mindset and tackle our personal obstacles. That’s what it means to be a girlboss to me. So, when I say these books are ‘girlboss’ books, they’re stories and mantras from female entrepreneurs who have done just that. They’ve conquered themselves and built their dream life. That’s what I want us to do too. These books are not just for women in business, nor are they women empowerment affirmations on repeat, but inspirational books about women who are unapologetically ambitious. Aka my reading list.…
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9 Women in Technology to get Inspired by
We’ve still got a long way to go as women in technology. Statistics from the Women in Tech Survey discovrered 78% of women believe that there is a gender pay gap in the tech sector, and half of the women surveyed (52%) said that they have experienced gender bias or discrimination in the workplace. The fight for office equality has basically seeped itself into our job descriptions, like that isn’t daunting! But we must remember the women before us. Those who protested and fought for our careers. Today, I’m sharing my appreciation for the female pioneers of computer science – and where to start but the legendary Ada Lovelace? Ada…
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20+ Chic Outfit Ideas for Work
“Making Technology Fashionable” is one way I like to describe the blog. Firstly, it’s a reflection of my luxe aspirations, my love of style and business etiquette. Moreover, it’s a way to show off my personality and represent an unapologetically feminine woman in technology. This post is to share some of my favourite looks from women in business and everyday outfit ideas for work. In addition, it’s to note I claim no credit for the following photography as it’s all sourced from Pinterest, the pictures are property of their respective owners. Leave a comment with your favourite outfit !
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10+ Designer Work Bags to Fit your Laptop
One of my biggest preaches on my blog is about making technology fashionable, and we can’t really do that without stylish accessories to compliment our workload. So, as much as a cute, dainty bag might suit the outfit better, look to invest in a durable and functional bag without sacrificing any style! This is a short guide to show off some of my favourite designer bags for the 9-to-5 grind. Just a note, some of these bags are pretty affordable, but some are HELLA expensive. Only invest in what you can afford. Coach 1960’s Market Tote An iconic Coach silhouette since the early 1960s, the Market Tote is effortlessly versatile.…
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How to Discover your Dream Tech Career
The IT and technology industry is made up of a range of employers that operate in all types of business sectors. Understanding this space can help you identify a good assortment of companies that would suit your skills set, career aims and lifestyle. Plus, you’ll impress recruiters much more if you can show you have considered your options. Know What you Want from your Job With a wide range of options on offer, you need to know how to search for the right IT employer and career. Get started by considering two key factors: What type of work would you like to do? Do you want to do loads of…
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No Computer Science Degree? No Problem
The stereotypical image of coding is often pounding a keyboard eight hours a day, sipping Red Bull in a cubicle. But the reality is that life in tech can be far more diverse and exciting. Tech roles usually involve problem-solving and reducing complex ideas and processes into efficient, bite-sized pieces. Solutions aren’t achieved by workers toiling away alone, but by teams socialising and working through action plans. Certainly, work is accomplished solo, but tech departments aren’t vacuums. With that in mind, it’s easy to see how so many different people could be great fits for a tech role. For example, artists and musicians make great coders. After all, they understand firsthand how…
