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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
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
Teamwork can be incredibly effective, leading teams to generate more ideas and achieve superior outcomes compared to individuals. But sometimes teamwork is hindered by unconscious psychological tendencies (or cognitive biases) that affect our perception of team members and their behavior. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into three Continue reading Collaborating Better by Overcoming Bias
It sounds odd, but someone who used to make short films and loves fiction and art now wants to be a data scientist. I used to think this was a strange idea until I realized I could combine both interests. Even though I studied communications and focused on entertainment and Continue reading Three Similarities Between Film-making and the MSA Program