Author: ssangela Cui
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Week 2: Life of a Software Engineer but 5-9
Week 2 recap: I’ve simplified my posting style. I’ve resumed Kpop dancing and signed up for ballet. Reading “Never Eat Alone” after “Atomic Habits” and exploring personal finance through various books. Expect my next update on 8/2!
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Week 0: Life of a Software Engineer but 5-9
The author, currently a Technology Associate at Liberty Mutual Insurance, is transitioning to an Associate Software Engineer through a Tech Start Program, focusing on full stack development. They intend to share a light-hearted blog series about their experiences and activities during off-hours, providing insights into their journey.
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Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear presents practical strategies for forming and breaking habits through its four laws. Angela shares personal experiences alongside real-life examples. The review highlights the effectiveness of implementing steps to develop new habits, such as coding and reading daily, while providing additional resources like The Habits Cheat Sheet.
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Post-grad life – July 2025 Edition vol. 1
In July, Angela launches a merch store featuring t-shirts and plans to expand products. Inspired by “Atomic Habits,” they commit to reading daily with their brother. A paid blog series on software engineering at Liberty Mutual is in the works, alongside ongoing personal finance content consumption. A book review is upcoming.
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Post-grad life – June 2025 Edition vol. 2
In the past couple of weeks, the author completed the AWS Cloud Architecture course and is preparing for full-time employment. They have paused their Amazon Affiliate side hustle, opting to focus on merchandise. After experimenting with trading, they’ve decided it’s not for them. New merch designs and promotional videos are forthcoming.
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Post-grad life – June 2025 Edition vol. 1
In my “Last Month of my last year at Lehigh University” blog post, I mentioned doing a few things this summer, one of them being “Trying out some side hustles ~.” So what side hustles have I been attempting? As for some other things like AWS Certification Exam, I am completing the course exam instead…
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10 Things I’d Tell My Freshman Self (and You Should Hear, Too!)
Reflecting on my college experience, I compiled key lessons for navigating campus life. Major insights include avoiding procrastination for better stress management, getting involved outside the classroom for memorable experiences, and learning to say no to maintain balance. Additionally, embracing opportunities despite self-doubt, actively networking, and setting personal boundaries are crucial. Prioritizing sleep and communicating…
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Last month of my last year at Lehigh Uni
The post reflects on the end of college life and various accomplishments. Highlights include the Senate approval of Girls Who Code and a successful DanceFest performance. Academic achievements are noted in business, computer science, and writing classes, particularly success in strategic management and cloud computing. The author is involved in tutoring and is eager to…
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Goldman Sachs x Rewriting the Code Mentorship Program Reflection
Earlier this week, I was offered the opportunity to fly-into Goldman Sachs’ Dallas HQ by Rewriting the Code. Here are some of my key takeaways: Thank you so much to Rewriting the Code for this opportunity!
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Show Her The Money Reflection
Back in February, I attended a movie screening and panel for Show Her The Money, fully covered and paid for by the Baker Institute at Lehigh University.
Angela Cui 