resources
useful links & notes
Academia
As a first-generation immigrant, I often found myself learning academia’s unspoken rules on the fly. Along the way, I've come across resources — some stumbled upon and others kindly shared by mentors and friends — that made my journey a little easier. I’m sharing them here in the hope that they offer someone else the kind of guidance and encouragement I’ve been lucky to receive.
Note: my background is in psychology and statistics, so these may not be universally applicable.
Applying to grad school
- Grad school application toolkit
- Jamil Zaki's guide to applying for a PhD in psychology
- Lucy Lai's PhD application guide
- Adani Abutto's collection of resources
- Aaditya Ramdas' Stat-ML PhD checklist
- Master list of interview questions
- A guide to cold emailing
- Grad app aid
- The best interview advice from my undergrad advisor Kody Manke-Miller: show that you’re a curious & interesting person
Other
I'm always happy to talk with undergraduates and early-career researchers about graduate school, research, and my own academic experiences. I by no means have it all figured out, but I'm glad to share any of my materials if they would be useful. Don't hesitate to reach out via email.
Statistics
A few statistics resources I've bookmarked over the years.