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Being a parent is hard. Being a student is hard. Doing them together? Absolute insanity! I am part of the 4% minority of the MSA Class of 2025 that is going through the IAA program whilst being a parent. Juggling a toddler and school has been a remarkable journey; here Continue reading 5 Truths About Being an IAA Student with a Gremlin (oops, I mean) Child
Labor Day weekend – one last rest before Fall 1 and 2 kick into high gear and the stress (reality) of the assignments and practicum work set in. To enjoy my time, some fellow IAA members, Krista, Gina, Aaryan, and I decided to take a day trip down to Wrightsville Continue reading The Strength of the IAA
Resources abound at the Institute for Advanced Analytics–from committed faculty and staff to seemingly unlimited opportunities to apply and grow skill sets. For me, tools for effective communication have been like a gold mine, rich in opportunities for self-reflection and improvement. I had always been a confident presenter and performer, Continue reading Classmates, Communication Week, and Improv: How I (Re)Built My Confidence as a Presenter at the IAA
I’ve never been good at matching clothing patterns or colors, and I have learned black goes with everything. While here at the Institute, I am learning that graphics colors are also not to be trifled with willy-nilly! Being purposeful about color and theme enhances your data message and enables a Continue reading Polka Dots Don’t Go with Stripes: Lessons for the Fashion Impaired in Making Graphics