College vs. Open Source

Episode 19 August 05, 2021 00:23:08
College vs. Open Source
Underrepresented in Tech
College vs. Open Source

Aug 05 2021 | 00:23:08

/

Show Notes

In this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss the belief that contributing to open source is preferable to a college experience. We talk about the merits and pitfalls of that arguement and specifically how it can affect underrepresneted people getting into tech.

Other Episodes

Episode 4

June 08, 2021 00:21:52
Episode Cover

How to Support Underrepresented People

Underrepresented in Tech was designed and built with the goal of demystifying diversity. Fear of tokenization and awkwardness blocks many leaders from reaching out...

Listen

Episode

November 17, 2023 00:26:04
Episode Cover

How Allies Create Mental Labor for Underrepresented People

In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the challenge of allies asking underrepresented people to validate, police, advise, or assist their allyship. This mental...

Listen

Episode

August 11, 2023 00:23:45
Episode Cover

Preparing for WCUS as Introverts and Extroverts

Big events can be overwhelming emotionally for anyone. But sometimes it's useful to look at how to approach that overwhelm based on whether you...

Listen