Sn 2 Ep 5: Pivoting from clinical nutrition to tech and navigating the student life abroad with Nduta Wambura - Study abroad consultant and Tech enthusiast

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s co-host Sharon Otieno and Study abroad consultant Nduta Wambura discuss her journey from clinical nutrition to getting into tech, what you should know before undertaking your studies abroad, and student dilemmas (should i come back home after studies abroad or should i stay?). Nduta Wambura is a dynamic professional with a 12-year career that spans project and product management, health tech, study abroad programs, dietetics, and expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP). As a seasoned speaker, she frequently presents at international conferences and webinars, sharing her insights in various domains. In her current role at Google, Nduta excels as a Search Language Specialist, enhancing Swahili search experiences and advancing her skills in NLP. She has also made notable contributions in the hospitality industry, particularly with Airbnb's HotelTonight app in Portugal, and serves as an influential consultant and Erasmus Country Representative. Outside of her professional life, Nduta is passionate about cooking, puzzle-solving, traveling, and delving into audibles and podcasts Find Nduta on socials: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndutawambura/ Follow our podcast on other platforms: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-science-in-real-life-podcast-hosted-by-laurah-ondari/?viewAsMember=true⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/ScienceIRLPod?t=ForJWTQ46fEh7dMx7YrdMQ&s=09⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/scienceinreallifepodcast?igshid=MTNiYzNiMzkwZA==⁠