Life in Raleigh

While I may have spent my undergraduate years in Chapel Hill, I have always loved the city of Raleigh. My wife went to NC State, so I frequented this area throughout college. But even before that, I have found Raleigh to be such a great place. Whether it was going Continue reading Life in Raleigh

Small Fish in a Big Pond: Making the Transition from a Small Liberal Arts College to a Large Public University

School size is often a key factor in a student’s graduate school decision. The small-school vs. large-school debate is seemingly endless. While smaller schools often boast small class sizes and close mentorship from faculty, larger schools tend to extol the benefits of countless academic programs, myriad campus organizations, and the Continue reading Small Fish in a Big Pond: Making the Transition from a Small Liberal Arts College to a Large Public University

Recreation in the Triangle

As MSA students, we spend long hours on coding and statistics assignments, presentations, studying for certifications, and professional development activities. This makes it all the more important to carve out time to decompress and enjoy ourselves. For students who recently moved to Raleigh for the program, the tricky part is Continue reading Recreation in the Triangle