A Day in the Life of an MSA Student

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

From Novice to Know-How

The forthcoming paragraphs narrate the journey of Carlos, a current student at the Institute for Applied  Analytics (IAA). This narrative delves into themes of uncertainty, family bonds,  seized opportunities, and the perpetual search for fulfillment. Its overarching message resonates with the eternal truth that the pursuit of knowledge is an Continue reading From Novice to Know-How

What to Do In and Around New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

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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

Classmates, Communication Week, and Improv: How I (Re)Built My Confidence as a Presenter at the IAA

Group of 15 graduate students standing in a classroom

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