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8:00 am I wake up and get dressed. MSA students must wear business casual to the institute; I usually wear a button-down shirt, pants, and flats. I make sure whatever I wear is comfortable because I will sit down most of the day. If I have time, I will eat Continue reading A Day in the Life of an MSA Student
Before beginning my journey at the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I took a trip to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. New River Gorge was designated a national park in 2020, making it the United State’s newest national park. It’s located in West Virginia, and it’s only about a Continue reading What to Do In and Around New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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
After my first week at the Institute of Advanced Analytics, I realized I had to change. Gone were the days of undergrad, in which I had ample free time to sleep in, hit the gym whenever convenient, and complete tasks “whenever I get to them.” However, as someone unwilling to Continue reading A Guide to Maintaining Your Active Lifestyle at the Institute