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 21, 2016
Why This Alum Decided to Earn His Master's Degree in Computer Science
Alum Rick Keilty, senior software engineer at HourlyNerd, explains why he enrolled in Northeastern's Master of Science in Computer Science program and what the degree did for his career.
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July 21, 2016
Virtual Co-op Evolves Into a Social Platform WomenVotes.org
Recent graduate Nicole Wild Merl shares how she turned the first virtual co-op within the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies into a social platform empowering women to vote.
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August 16, 2016
One Alumna Shares How She's Applying Her MPA to Her New Career as Director
Jackney Prioly Joseph spent years working for the City of Boston, all while earning her Master of Public Administration. How did she balance the two, and how did her degree help in her career?
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November 2, 2016
One Sports Leadership Student Shares His Experience Transitioning Careers
Tom Pomeroy, a student pursuing his Master of Sports Leadership, details how he's transitioned from working at a law firm to a budding career in sports—and all with the help of Northeastern's Experiential Network.
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November 17, 2016
Hunter Hustus's Thesis: Effective Public Policy
Hunter Hustus, a graduate of our Doctor of Law and Policy program, shares how his Northeastern network helped him take the next step in his career.
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May 2, 2017
From Student-Athlete to Head Coach: One Alumna Shares Her Story
Stefanie Golan shares her journey to becoming head soccer coach at the University of Minnesota.
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August 8, 2019
From India to Boston: Varun Shetru Shares His Experience
Varun Shetru, a graduate student in Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Industrial Engineering program, shares his Northeastern experience.
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August 30, 2019
Alumni Perspective: Rugvedi Kapse Shares Her Northeastern Experience
Rugvedi Kapse, a graduate student in Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Telecommunications Networks program, shares her Northeastern experience.
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September 2, 2019
Making Great Strides: Vrushali Patil Shares Her Experience
Vrushali Patil, a graduate student in Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Telecommunications Networks program, shares her Northeastern experience.
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September 12, 2019
Insights of an IoT Student: A Conversation with 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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