On Monday, November 25, 2024, WICS hosted a heartwarming WICSgiving celebration! Members came together for a festive potluck filled with delicious food (hello, pie overload!), holiday cheer, and plenty of laughs. We kicked off the evening by crafting colorful hand turkeys, embracing our inner artists, and sharing what we’re thankful
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On Monday, November 18th, 2024, WICS partnered with First American to deliver an engaging leadership workshop featuring personal stories and practical strategies for growth. Attendees worked in groups to explore David Marquet’s Ladder of Leadership, reflecting on their experiences and learning how to take initiative in today’s fast-changing tech world.
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This Friday, November 15, 2024, WICS Mentorship hosted our fall Mentorship Retreat at the Lab/CAMP Anti-Mall! Mentorship families came together to explore cool shops, enjoy delicious food, and bond with one another in a fun, laid-back environment. From window shopping to trying out local treats, there was something for everyone
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On Monday, November 13, WICS hosted a productive and relaxed study session. The event provided an opportunity for members to de-stress and connect with fellow students. Attendees were encouraged to socialize, work on class projects, and study in a supportive environment. The session gave everyone a quiet, social atmosphere to
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On Wednesday, November 6, in the midst of midterms season, ICS alumni and students joined together for a night filled with laughs and nostalgia. Students had the opportunity to gain advice from alumni regarding life as a college student, moving beyond college, navigating the job hunt, and much more! We’d
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On Monday, November 4th, WICS put on a collab event with Deisng@UCI centered around ideation and student experiences at UCI. Participants were placed in groups with one person role-playing as a “stakeholder.” Groups asked this member questions to reveal pain points about a given student experience, and everyone worked in
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This Monday, October 28th, 2024, WICS hosted an interactive SheTech workshop, giving members a glimpse into the world of software careers. The event started with introductions and icebreakers, followed by career advice from CoreLogic industry professionals. The highlight was an Agile-inspired Retrospective activity, where attendees used color-coded sticky notes to
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This Thursday, October 24, 2024, WICS hosted the first Mentorship Social of the year in Aldrich Park. Mentorship families and pairings came out to enjoy the afternoon weather while painting, creating bracelets, and playing board games. It was a great time for mentors and mentees to get to know one
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On Monday, October 21st, 2024, WICS hosting our annual mentorship reveal! Members participating in mentorship played a reveal game where they mingled with other members, asking 20 Questions-styled questions to find the other members of their family. Afterwards, there was a little scavenger hunt for families to make Tiktoks, take
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On Wednesday of Week 3, WICS hosted a mentorship event blended with a study session. The event kicked off with introductions, giving mentors and mentees a chance to share a bit about themselves and their journeys in tech. After the introductions, the group dove into the study session, with mentors
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