The Right Amount of Wrong: Calibrating Predictive Models

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The Right Amount of Wrong: Calibrating Predictive Models How do we evaluate a predictive model? The most intuitive answer is accuracy—a simple measure of what percent of the time your model’s prediction is correct. Accuracy is a widely used evaluation metric, largely because it’s so easy to understand. However, a Continue reading The Right Amount of Wrong: Calibrating Predictive Models

Adjusting to Life Half a Globe Away

Looking back at my journey at the Institute, nothing rings louder than a common mantra repeated here, “The days go slow, but the year goes by fast.” It seems inexplicable how much we have grown.  Yet, under the veneer, is a painful period of several weeks scrambling to adjust to Continue reading Adjusting to Life Half a Globe Away

Unlocking the Code for English Learning: Insights from Diverse Journeys

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As a non-native English speaker, public speaking is doubly challenging. Not only do I face all of the stresses associated with standing in front of a crowd, but I also need to mentally translate every single thought from Chinese to English prior to speaking. The cognitive load sometimes proves to Continue reading Unlocking the Code for English Learning: Insights from Diverse Journeys

My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad

Embarking on my educational journey in a foreign land was both exhilarating and challenging. I am sharing how I eased my transition with these essential tips for academic success, housing arrangements, transportation, and accessing crucial resources. Here are the suggestions that personally helped me ensure a seamless transition: Finally, don’t Continue reading My Journey: Essential Tips for International Students Moving Abroad