What impact has AI had on your creative process? In this blog, i briefly share my experiences and thoughts on using AI in the creative writing process.
6 Tips to help you get through your Mandela Washington Fellowship application
Answer the question. It seems like an obvious one, however, take note of two- or multi-pronged questions. Your 300-word (word count used for illustration purposes only) essay may be asking you to answer two questions. Keep that in mind and plan your essays accordingly.
Mandela Washington Fellowship – Alumni Enrichment Institutes
The day the selection email came, I jumped on my bed with excitement. I couldn’t believe it and I wasn’t even expecting to receive the email when it came through. But before we go to America (screams with my inside voice), here are some things I’ve been doing as a Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) alumnus or Fellow.
Mandela Washington Fellowship: Leadership Institutes
Even though the focus is on using our strengths to succeed, a strength has a power and an edge. In simple terms, your strength can be your weakness if not managed well. Using your strength to its fullest capacity in order to derive maximum value for ourselves or those around us is harnessing its power. Whereas, mismanaging your talent is tapping into the edge of your strength. Achieving balance is key!
Becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow – Part II
Back to all things virtual. The Fellowship ran for 6 weeks in a virtual format. I was placed at Northwestern University for my Leadership Institute. I was well prepared to actively participate and I gave it my all. In the third week, we had a free week to catch up on required work and the like. However, in that same week I had a mental breakdown. I had a massive burn out with no warning whatsoever and it frustrated me.
Becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow – Part I
My journey to becoming a Mandela Washington Fellow was nothing short of amazing. This is a 4-part series and I hope somewhere along the way my story inspires someone.
Grief in the midst of a pandemic
Get to know me tag: Who am I?
As promised, I’m going to share a little bit about me so that you know the person behind the stories I tell.
5 things I do in difficult moments
Don’t give up on your dream, you’ve got to keep moving. If you really have to take the long route do that but always remember you need to come back to your vision. Give yourself a timeline when it comes to how long your detour will last. Make the experience count and let it push you closer towards your goal.
Exceeded expectations: My story
I express my expectations the best way possible and I’ve realised that it doesn’t breed disappointment. It opens up the two parties to dialogue which in many instances has led to creating solutions that satisfy both parties. Rather than disappointment, it creates a clear path/environment for sound decision-making.