Student Life
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A Day in the Life of Bella: How Power Plays Out in the Office (and You Didn’t Even Notice)
Bella, a project coordinator, experiences three subtle forms of power in her workplace: visible power in a meeting when her idea gets shut down, covert power as her suggestion for diversity is redirected, and institutional power as she feels compelled… Continue reading
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Planting Seeds, Growing Skills: My Not-So-Linear Path Into Digital Strategy
While I was originally not inclined towards technology, I’ve realized the interconnectedness of digital tools and strategic thinking. My focus is now on building skills and understanding systems rather than pursuing formal titles. My goal is to create meaningful digital… Continue reading
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When hackers come for your cloud: How one phishing email can undo everything
The post highlights the deceptive nature of phishing attacks in cloud environments, emphasizing their effectiveness due to human vulnerabilities rather than technological flaws. It outlines strategies for IS managers to enhance security, such as implementing two-factor authentication, using passwordless logins,… Continue reading
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My resume’s on the menu (and I didn’t even get a free drink)
So there I was, drinking my chamomile tea and idly Googling myself (don’t judge), when I stumbled upon a headline that made my throat go dry: “LinkedIn data breach affects 700 million users.” That’s… almost everyone on LinkedIn. Including me.… Continue reading
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Spotted: A mouse with a masterplan (and a ton of my data)
I went down a rabbit hole about theme parks and data, and now I can’t stop thinking about churros, facial recognition, and how apps know my favorite Disney character. This post explores how companies blend behavior tracking with magical experiences—and… Continue reading
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My data is worth less than a cappuccino — So why are companies getting rich off it?
I took a data value test in my robe and found out I’m worth less than a cappuccino. Meanwhile, Big Tech is raking in billions. Here’s how I started reclaiming my digital space — one cookie rejection at a time. Continue reading
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How I booked a trip in my pajamas (and why M-Commerce is reshaping everything)
Shopping doesn’t start at checkout anymore—it starts on your phone, between sips of tea and saved reels. In this Brokebella-style reflection, I unpack how m-commerce has quietly taken over my life, making travel bookings, skincare restocks, and last-minute gifts feel… Continue reading
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Pavlova, panic, and a perfect UI: Grocery therapy, courtesy of Sixty60
What started as a desperate Eid grocery order turned into a full-on love affair with Sixty60 — the only app that understands my chronic illness energy budget and still gets the pavlova right. This is a story about logistics, lemon… Continue reading
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The price of pretty: How marketing makes us work for brands
Since starting my marketing degree at the University of London, I have started seeing marketing differently. I used to think of it as just about selling products, but now I see how it shapes how we live, present ourselves, and… Continue reading
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Painful Changes
My heart demanded the change much earlier than my body but as any career driven individual I figured it was a sign of weakness until eventually physical weakness left me no choice but to face the truth… I needed a… Continue reading
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