In this episode, we are talking about taking a gap year! We both took time off after graduation so this week we are talking about what we did, if we would suggest it and some things to consider before taking a gap year before graduate or professional school.

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Check out Madysen’s blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie’s blog at sheengineered.com!

In this episode we are talking about starting over or starting something new! As we both start our graduate and med school programs we are figuring out how to set new goals, figure out expectations and overcome the intimidation of starting at the bottom.

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Check out Madysen’s blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie’s blog at sheengineered.com!

In this episode we are talking about STEM PhD and medical school applications. Personal statement strategies, steps to better recommendation letters and the steps to complete your application are all covered in this episode!

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Check out Madysen’s blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie’s blog at sheengineered.com!

Resources:

• https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2018/01/09/blacks-in-stem-jobs-are-especially-concerned-about-diversity-and-discrimination-in-the-workplace/
• https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/32976/411936-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-among-low-income-families.pdf
• https://eab.com/insights/daily-briefing/student-success/a-third-of-minority-students-leave-stem-majors-heres-why/
• Book: Automating Inequality by Virginia Eubanks
• https://research.swe.org/category/swe-research/
• Definition of diversity and inclusion from the SWE Inclusion Solution cards

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Check out Madysen’s blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie’s blog at sheengineered.com!

Here are some resources we have found that will be helpful should you want to further educate yourselves.

Movies/Shows:
When They See Us
13th
American Son
Selma
Just Mercy
The Hate U Give

Podcasts:
1619 
About Race
Code Switch
The Diversity Gap
Modern Figures
Pod For The Cause

Books/Articles:
So You Want to Talk About Race x Ijeoma Oluo
White Fragility x Robin Diangelo
Just Mercy x Bryan Stevenson
The Bluest Eye x Toni Morrison

Instagram Accounts/Posts:
@betterallies
@rachel.cargle
@theconsciouskid
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvbZyVh1xc/

30-day #DoTheWorkChallenge
https://instagram.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7528b5266e654d0ce83c211d&id=1e469b88c0

A List of Organizations You Can Donate To:
https://www.allure.com/story/black-lives-matter-where-to-donate

Other Resources:
goodgoodgood.co/anti-racism-resources

We are talking about staying healthy while in school! From favorite meals to overcoming the "all or nothing" workout mentality we cover it all in this episode!

Check out Madysen’s blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie’s blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

In this episode, we are talking about imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect! We cover what these are, our own experiences with them and what we do to get over them.

Check out Madysen’s blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie’s blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

In this week’s episode we are talking about our personality types and how it plays into our lives and work!

To take the Myers-Briggs test check this out https://www.16personalities.com/

For the Enneagram test click here https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

Find the book Quiet by Susan Cain on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/B00714PZMQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=quiet&qid=1588694946&sr=8-2

Check out Madysen’s blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie’s blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

In this episode, we talk all thinks PhD with NYU PhD student Gabby Whiten! From how to choose your advisor to the biggest difference between undergrad and PhD life it's all covered here!

Be sure to follow Gabby @gabbywhiten and check her out on http://gabbyinthecity.com/

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Check out Madysen’s blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie’s blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

In this episode, Natalie talks about what her life looked like as an engineering undergrad who was pursuing grad school. She also shares some tips for handling long and busy days.

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Check out Madysen’s blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie’s blog at https://sheengineered.com/!