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The Student Guide (formerly Pick Up The Mic) is Pick Up The Mic’s flagship conversation series, based in the UK. We believe everyone is a student of life. Whether you’re at university, building your career, changing direction, or simply trying to grow.
Each episode features honest, impactful conversations with founders, professionals, and community voices, exploring themes like race, identity, wellbeing, belonging, and personal development. We also spotlight practical support, tools, and resources that can help you navigate life’s big transitions. From education and work to confidence, purpose, and community.
At its heart, The Student Guide is rooted in real stories: our journeys, lessons, setbacks, and wins, shared to help listeners feel seen, learn something new, and take their next step with clarity.
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Episode 5 - Decoding Diversity With Afiba Annor
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Dive into The Student Guide as we explore the inspiring journey of Afiba, a talented Data Scientist who began her career with a transformative internship at S&P Global. In this episode, Afiba shares her experiences from her time at the University of Leeds, where her passion for Data Science and machine learning was ignited, leading her to a dynamic role at PwC specializing in Natural Language Processing. Afiba discusses how she leverages AI to interpret and generate human language, her role in developing a social listening tool, and her commitment to promoting diversity and social mobility within the tech industry. She also delves into her recognition as a finalist in the everywoman in Tech awards and the Black Tech Achievement awards. Join us for a deep dive into how young professionals are navigating the challenges and opportunities in the tech world today.
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