you can certainly submit to both a journal and conference, no harm in that

just fill the form focusing on the area that they ask on the specified filled even though it might be experience gained from one project.

just go for your dreams, things will open up as you move forward, have u tried looking for a teaching assistant position using your masters

anything will do even sweets its the sense of accomplishment that really makes the difference

new design looks cleaner but wish the website could be usable on mobile devices since thats where i access the website from