Day One: My internship at Amazon
August 23, 2022
It's been about two weeks since I wrapped up my position as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern at Amazon. Here's a reflection and six takeaways from my time there this summer.
Written, designed, and programmed by Michael DeMarco an aspiring computer scientist completing his undergrad at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC.⚡🦅
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The rescinded internship offer playbook
July 17, 2022
Two years ago, I had my first ever internship offer rescinded due to the pandemic. Now, I've had my fall internship rescinded... again. Here's my game plan for bouncing back.
Fill your cup
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We're just passed the halfway point of 2022. One mantra, filling your cup, has helped me make this year one of my best yet.
My COVID summer
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Back in February, I was interviewing to intern with the Government and wrapping up my freshman year. Now, I'm interning at an IoT start-up.
Michael's Declassified School Survival Guide
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High school is complicated in more ways than one. Here are a few pointers I'd give to my high school self.
Ikigai
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I recently figured out where and what I want to study for the next four years. Here's how.