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Jane Street INSIGHT in NYC 💼💡✨

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Let me start from the beginning… Before the event, I really didn’t even want to go. I had already attended a bunch (just 3 lol) of other programs earlier, and I was like, “Okay, that’s enough. Too much. I should be chilling right now.” But something in me was like, “Valary, it’s New York. Again. It’s Jane Street. Again. Prestige. Flex. Vibes.” You know what I mean? And so I went. Whatever. ( Also, Chilling? As an international student? Please. What’s that😆 )  ✈️ Flight: Off to NYC ( in the wrong shoes )   Funny story: on my way to the airport, I realized I was wearing my friend’s shoes instead of mine😭. Me and my friend bought matching shoes, just different sizes. I visited her before my trip, and when I left her place, I accidentally wore hers. I didn’t even notice until I was at security like, “Why are my shoes coming off so easily, so often? Are these not the right socks??” And then it hit me: THEY WEREN’T MY SHOES. They were slightly bigger, but I survived. Shaky start....
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✨ Uber Career Prep!

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Last year, I was doubting myself. (I still do !) 😭 I applied to Uber Career Prep knowing I wouldn’t even hear back, just the norm, y’know. That’s the thing about hope when you’re used to silence: you still try, but your heart flinches first . 📬  October   31st, 2024 Still, I submitted my application; because I’m stubborn like that. Or maybe just because some part of me still believed. 📬 November 20th, 2024 Hi Valary, We really enjoyed learning about your background and experiences. We are excited to move you forward in the interview process for the Uber Career Prep Program… Wait what??? They were moving me forward?! I was excited😊 and scared 😭 and still somehow felt I wasn’t good enough. It’s that weird little imposter syndrome cocktail. You get the opportunity, and then fear starts screaming in your ear: “Are you sure they meant to pick you???” 😩 Plot twist: I forgot to schedule the interview. Yes. Me. Enemies of success! I am my own ops sometimes. I missed the de...
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✨STILL, I TRY!

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 🌸 Welcome to Still, I Try🌸 (I love purple but the pink in this picture is cute!😉) This blog is my cozy corner of the internet, where I have decided to document small wins🏆, big efforts, lessons learned, and the occasional struggles. I started this because sometimes, when I’m tired😮‍💨 or discouraged😪, I forget how much I’ve done. So I’m writing it down. For me . For future me . And maybe for you, too!🌝 Here, you’ll find stories from the wild world of tech programs, internships, summits, soft growth, soft cries , and soft brags. I don’t take myself too seriously😌but I do take the trying seriously🤔 Expect honesty. Expect chaos. Expect joy. 💌 Valary💃💅💜
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