Three Tips that Helped Me Adjust to Summer Semester at the Institute

Incoming students have likely heard through alums, family, friends, faculty, and informational sessions that the Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) curriculum is known to be challenging and rigorous. Before joining the program, I felt very excited but also anxious. However, implementing the three tips below improved my self-confidence and Continue reading Three Tips that Helped Me Adjust to Summer Semester at the Institute

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