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This article was written by summer intern Irene Suarez From ping pong tournaments to Friday lunch outings, we interns made the most of our time here at Udemy. With a total of twenty interns from all over the world, we learned and grew in personal and professional ways throughout the internship program, while enjoying budding …

Today (July 31) marks Uncommon Musical Instrument Day, a special day to appreciate the weird, bizarre, and truly extraordinary instruments of the world—from the water-powered hydrolauphone to the touchless theremin. If you’ve ever imagined yourself blowing a didgeridoo on an Australian beach, today is a great reminder to make good on that dream. The intention …

From teaching English classes to elementary school kids to creating an interactive learning experience for over 25,000 students, Alexandra Cote never fails to find unique ways to develop her own skills and educate others. She aims to become an influencer in order to spread her knowledge and motivate the online learning community to continue learning …

Fernando Alvarado-Sandoval lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two kids. Although he’s currently a technical support specialist, Fernando is using Udemy to brush up on his graphic design skills in pursuit of a more creative career. Between raising a family and working full-time, Fernando squeezes learning into his …

For more than 20 years, the arrival of Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report has been an eagerly anticipated event. As one of the first investors in internet-based businesses, venture capitalist Meeker established herself early on as a leading expert at spotting emerging trends. She was on the Morgan Stanley team that managed Google’s IPO in …

On top of authoring more than 15 novels for teens, tweens, and adults, Jessica Brody pays her writing knowledge forward. She turned her in-person writing workshops into dynamic online courses and now hears from students all over the world who attribute their successes, including some book deals, to the help she shared with them online. …

Sometimes work feels like a drama, sometimes more like a comedy. Our new “Udemy Snapshot: 2019 Workplace Happiness Report” found that our workplaces can often resemble our favorite TV shows. Turns out, the way you perceive your office culture says a lot about your IRL character. So, are you a Cersei Lannister or a Dwight …

Thirty-three-year-old Tina lives in Germany, takes care of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, and learns web development in her rare spare time. She’s currently working through Andrei Neagoie‘s “The Complete Web Developer in 2019: Zero to Mastery” and Anthony Alicea‘s “JavaScript – Understanding the weird parts.” In the spirit of celebrating mothers this weekend, we sat down …

Throw on your Wookiee costume because tomorrow is that one special day of the year when you can wear your fuzzy onesie proudly—without side glances from neighbors (OK, we can’t promise you that last part). May the 4th, of course, marks Star Wars Day, a commemorative day for fans of the classic movie franchise to …

By Cara Brennan Allamano, SVP of People & Places, Udemy Let’s face it: we all hit the wall sometimes. Our inboxes are overflowing, our calendars are packed, and the chat messages won’t stop. But burnout is not a sustainable state of being. Learning and teaching are both awesome ways to recharge because they engage your …