Student & Alumni Stories
Are you curious to know what it’s like to be a graduate student at Northeastern University? There’s no better way to find out than by listening to our current students and alumni discuss their experiences. These articles and interviews come straight from our alumni community and are full of insights, tips, and advice that can help you determine whether or not Northeastern is the right partner for you as you pursue your graduate education.
June 26, 2024
Tips for International Graduate Students
Use these tips to help navigate graduate school as an international student.
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December 18, 2020
Is Grad School Worth It?
Many professionals wonder: "Is going to grad school worth it?" Here are 5 considerations to help make the best decision for you.
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May 15, 2020
How Educators are Making a Difference During a Global Pandemic
Here's a look at how students, graduates, and faculty from Northeastern’s Graduate School of Education are making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 16, 2020
A Day in the Life of a Graduate Student: Juggling Work and School
Emily Lian, a curriculum writer and student in Northeastern’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program, discusses the challenges of working full-time while earning her EDD online.
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March 2, 2020
Part-Time Computer Science Degrees: What to Expect
Northeastern alumnus Hunter Jorgensen shares the lessons he learned firsthand while juggling work and earning a computer science degree.
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December 30, 2019
How to Break Into a Career in Sports Analytics
Learn how one Northeastern alum combined his passion for sports and interest in numbers to turn them into a full-time sports analytics career.
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November 29, 2019
Alumni Perspective: Manogna Mantripragada’s Northeastern Journey
Manogna Mantripragada, graduate of Northeastern University’s MS in Information Systems program, shares her journey as a husky.
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November 1, 2019
Alumni Perspective: MBA Graduate Siddhant Bansal Shares His Journey
Siddhant Bansal, graduate of Northeastern’s Full-Time MBA specializing in Corporate Finance, shares his journey as a husky.
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October 8, 2019
Alumni Perspective: Ruchi Gala Shares Her Northeastern Experience
Ruchi Gala, a graduate of Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs program, shares her Northeastern experience.
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September 12, 2019
A Conversation with IoT Student: Shyama Sastha K.S.
Shyama S.K. Srinivasan, a graduate student in Northeastern University’s MS in Computer Systems Engineering program, shares his Northeastern experience.
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