3 Things I Learned During the Summer about the MSA

4 students outside at a concert at night

After an incredible (yet challenging) time here at the Institute, I’m sharing a few things I have learned about the student experience.  1. Open-Door Policy  I wasn’t sure if and how I would get the chance to interact with the faculty & staff. However, with the MSA’s open-door policy, we Continue reading 3 Things I Learned During the Summer about the MSA

A Guide to Maintaining Your Active Lifestyle at the Institute

Group of 10 students in the gym

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

Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

Leaving behind the familiar shores of the West Coast for the opposite East Coast was a significant turning point in my life. In the spring of 2023, I made the decision to embark on a new chapter in my life and invest in my future through the MSA program at Continue reading Living in Raleigh as a Southern Californian

How Do Songwriters Use Analytics?

An Interview with My Roommate When I’m not working within the walls of the Institute for Advanced Analytics, I am often playing music with my roommate, Delia Vaisey. I play keyboard and sing backup vocals in her band. She is an incredible songwriter, and playing her songs is a welcome Continue reading How Do Songwriters Use Analytics?