A simple compilation of my experience, process, and opinions for securing tech internships/co-ops. Some parts of the process are applicable to non-technical positions. — Last updated: May 12, 2022 — 🎉 As a second-degree student that completed a degree in biochemistry and transitioned into computer science, there are numerous guides, videos, and handbooks out there addressing this topic already. However, I felt that putting my own process into words and sharing it with any…

Create an Express.js backend server with a MongoDB database with simple CRUD operations. — Upgrade your front-end project by learning how to build your own back-end using Express. In this intermediate-level workshop, you will learn how to increase the complexity of your project with an Express.js backend, MongoDB database, and your own API. This article is a written version of the nwPlus Backend workshop…

Revisiting and reflecting on my past thoughts of overcoming imposter syndrome. — Imposter syndrome, feeling inadequate, or feeling “behind” peers are all feelings that many individuals feel and experience. The feeling of being behind and needing to catch up, or the feeling of not being good enough. …

Who doesn’t want to be perfect? To be a perfectionist — one who refuses to accept any standard which falls short of perfection is detrimental to an individual’s self-development. Unfortunately, such desire to be perfect — to refuse to accept error, is reinforced within the education system through standardized testing. …

Starting out in blockchain isn’t difficult, but it can be helpful to have all the steps in one place! With this quick start article, hopefully, you can get up to speed and trade as soon as possible. — This article covers briefly the steps that a beginner would find useful. It does not go in-depth on each aspect, but rather provides the resources to kickstart your crypto journey. For a deep dive into the specifics, I highly recommend reading Binance’s Complete Guide to Cryptocurrency Trading for Beginners.

Quarantine conditions often negatively influence an individual’s motivation, however, there are ways to utilize such extra time to really learn and develop skills that will exponentially help you in your self-development. The past month has been one of the most productive months in my lifetime. As lectures have turned into…

Organizing and running events take tons of resources, time, and energy. Take an exploratory glance into how sponsorship at nwPlus works! — Organizing and running events require tons of resources, time, and energy. To ensure that our hackathon club is supported with the necessary funds and resources, the sponsorship team’s outreach workflow works on full capacity year-round. …

From developers with little to no experience to ones who have published a meaningful project — here are our insights on how you can do it too! — An overview of the insights gained during the development of a UBC Course Search and Dashboard web app as developers with minimal React and Node.js knowledge. The Vision As a group of BCS (Bachelor of Computer Science degree) students, we had all gone through the struggles of course planning and noticed that there was no single tool that could display a list of UBC course prerequisites and dependencies. …

Recently, I have transitioned into the field of computer science following the completion of a degree in biochemistry. The last time I had programmed before starting this second degree program was in secondary school which was four years ago. Naturally, this would cause some self-doubt on whether I can pick…