SUCCEEDING IN THE MSA: PROVEN METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

Mindmap of 6 effective study techniques: second brain, associative learning, active recall, spaced repetition, Feynman Technique, and Active Learning

Learning is an art, and through this post, I intend to shed light on six proven scientific study techniques I have used to adapt to the rigors of the Master of Science in Analytics program at NC State University. The MSA program is well known for its uniquely designed curriculum Continue reading SUCCEEDING IN THE MSA: PROVEN METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

A Graduate Student’s Guide to Staying Motivated

5 students at a table making slime

Whether you are a recent graduate or are re-entering the educational space, we all know that the most work is completed when you are motivated. In this demanding world that we live in, staying motivated can be extremely difficult to manage on a daily basis. Thankfully, I have found a Continue reading A Graduate Student’s Guide to Staying Motivated

Tools for Note-Taking

Handwritten notes and images about statistical inference

Imagine this:  it’s the first day of a new module.  You’ve realized that how you used to take notes might not be the most effective way for the fast-paced IAA, but may not have had the time to research alternative options. There are so many great note-taking options out there, Continue reading Tools for Note-Taking

Running Around Raleigh

Many prospective students spend time touring potential schools and surveying the surrounding area, but I first came to Raleigh in June – only a few weeks before the beginning of the MSA program. Part of me worried about the risks of moving to a new city without ever visiting, but Continue reading Running Around Raleigh