“Always remember even if you do not see anyone who looks like you along your journey into tech, you still belong there and just keep going. You can do it!”
“BE RESILIENT. The road to getting a PhD is not easy, and you’re going to get knocked down many times but they key is to get back up. Also, have a support system.”
“If you are discouraged or do not believe in yourself, know that every woman pursuing her PhD has felt the way the you feel but each one holds on to something to push them through.”
“Academia is not easy, it can take an emotional toll on you and there is often stigma attached to speaking openly about it. In sharing my truth I hope that more young women realize it’s ok to have bad days and that eventually, you will get there.”
