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How the Women in Global Policy Seminar Empowered Me

I recently had the opportunity to attend Women in Global Policy PLEN seminar. I am currently attending Tulane University and was able to learn about PLEN through the efforts of the Newcomb College Institute (NCI), which has its roots in…

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It is not Linear: Pursuing a STEM Career

The Women in STEM Policy is the first seminar I have attended in my life. As a child of Dominican immigrants, the idea of a career outside of nursing seemed impossible. Especially since most of the careers highlighted in PLEN were either foreign to me or I…

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Nerves are Like Gravity: When They go up, They Always Come Down

When I first entered college, I thought I had my whole life planned out. I was at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania and majoring in neuroscience and global health studies. After my undergraduate studies, I…

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Finding Women Who Want Other Women to Succeed

I learned about PLEN from posters on my campus, and I immediately felt drawn to the Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar. Ever since I fell in love with my Constitutional Law class in the fall of 2015, I have been interested in pursuing a career in…

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An Ear for Equality: Our Favorite Women-Run Podcasts

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Magic on Capitol Hill: A Testament to My Love for Washington, D. C.

I first heard about PLEN from an email sent to the Women’s Resource Center at my university, where I work as a Feminist Peer Educator. As someone whose relationship with politics turned into a love affair after…

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“Networking is Like Professional Flirting” & Other Advice

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The Stem Policy Seminar that Changed my Life

I applied to PLEN’s Women in STEM Policy seminar after receiving an email from…

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PLEN Taught Me That It’s Okay to Have Seven Careers

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PLEN Inspired my Dedication to Public Service

But for PLEN, I would not have the public service career and life I have today…

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An online community blog for PLEN alumnae and supporters to mentor, collaborate, and share essential professional and life lessons they've learned during and after their PLEN seminars.
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