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How to Finish the Year Off Strong
It’s been a long journey, with tons of ups and downs, but I have finally made it to the end of the school year. I have worked on my...
Shreya Nimmagadda
May 10, 20212 min read
How to Write a Research Paper
At this point, it’s been two weeks since I’ve started writing my final original work research paper. So far, I’ve completed the...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Apr 26, 20212 min read
How to Switch Gears
These past couple of weeks, we haven’t held regular Zoom meetings for our ISM class. It’s been up to us to stay on track and get done...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Apr 5, 20211 min read
How to Work With a Mentor
Over the past couple of weeks, I have had a couple meetings with my mentor and set out to finish my research for my original work project....
Shreya Nimmagadda
Mar 19, 20212 min read
How to Get Back on Track
Following the past week of internet problems and other difficulties, I was ready to get back to the regularly scheduled school and back...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Mar 1, 20211 min read
How to Work Through Difficulties
This past week was a tough week for Texas, as winter storms kicked out electricity, hot water, and internet. As a result of these storms,...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Feb 22, 20212 min read
How to Continue Research
Conducting research is a significant part of my work for my original work project, and I plan to continue researching until at least...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Feb 15, 20211 min read
How to Finalize a Product
This past week, I was able to meet with my mentor and discuss my final original work product. My plan has always been to write a report...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Feb 8, 20211 min read
How to Create a Work Calendar
I have been consistently doing research related to my original work project a couple days a week, but now that my research plan has come...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Feb 1, 20211 min read
How to Work on a Consistent Schedule
The research phase of my original work project is going smoothly and consistently. I consistently do research for a couple...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Jan 26, 20212 min read
How to Make the Best of a Mentorship
This past week, I had my second meeting with my mentor - this was the first meeting we’d had since the initial meeting, during which we...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Jan 18, 20211 min read
How to Start the New Year
2021 brought me new goals, a mentorship, and a drive to work hard and complete my goals. I entered the year ready to put behind me all...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Jan 11, 20212 min read
How to Ask for a Mentorship
I spent this week preparing for my mentor meeting, practicing for my reflections speech, and writing my original work proposal. It was an...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Dec 15, 20202 min read
How to Prepare for a Loaded Week
This past week was a bit slower in terms of homework and assignments, not just in ISM but in my other classes as well. I took it a bit...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Dec 7, 20202 min read
How to Prepare for a Potential Mentor Meeting
Last week was a much needed break from the constant schoolwork and assignments. Thanksgiving break gave me an opportunity to catch up in...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Dec 1, 20202 min read
How to Analyze Interviews
Last week, I focused on analyzing the interviews I’ve already conducted, rather than scheduling more interviews with new professionals....
Shreya Nimmagadda
Nov 16, 20202 min read
How to Give a Presentation
The stress of the past week has slowed my progress in ISM. I’m taking some pretty difficult and loaded classes in addition to ISM, and it...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Nov 9, 20202 min read
How to Continue Making Connections
I spent this past week scheduling more interviews and hearing about the perspectives of a few different people. I completed three...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Nov 3, 20202 min read
How to Conduct an Interview
This past week felt very productive for me! I got to work contacting the professionals from my contact list, and got several interviews...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Oct 26, 20202 min read
How to Prepare to Make Connections
After collecting phone numbers and emails for 30 civil engineers in the area, the next logical step is to contact them for a brief...
Shreya Nimmagadda
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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