IZABELLA BARRETO
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undergrad vs. grad school

1/27/2019

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I wish someone told me graduate school would be nothing like my 4 years in college studying biomedical engineering. Part of me thought it would just be a prolonged experience and I would continue taking classes as normal. However, the increased workload and expectations introduced several new pressures and obstacles I had to overcome. I wanted to share my main observations in order to prepare you if you’re considering graduate school, or also engage with others in graduate school who may have experienced these or different challenges. Of course, experiences vary for everyone depending on where you completed your undergraduate degree and where you’re going for graduate school, but in general, these are some major differences between undergraduate and graduate school.

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how to give great presentations

12/7/2018

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During my PhD, I won 1st place in all 3 conference competitions where I gave scientific presentations. I was extremely humbled, grateful, and was ecstatic every single time. All other competitors were all overwhelmingly intelligent and talented and we all got to know each other well and celebrated the night afterwards. I wanted to share some personal tips that helped me deliver strong presentations:

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Tips for attending a conference

7/1/2018

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There are many great benefits of attending a conference as a student. However, it can also feel overwhelming to define why you should attend, how you can attend, and what to do once you are there. Here are some general tips to help you get to a conference and make the best of your time there

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    Izabella Barreto is a clinical medical physicist and academic professor who shares her journey in striving for personal and professional growth while overcoming anxiety, stress, and common barriers in an academic world.  

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