A Letter to My Future Self (to read upon graduation): Daniella Levine
Student Perspectives
May 10, 2022
Danielle Levine shares what she hopes to accomplish during her time at Heller in her letter to her future self.
Professor Spotlight: Marji Erickson Warfield and Lisa Lynch
Academics
December 28, 2021
Daniella Levine gives two of her professors a shout-out.
Looking Ahead to Your Capstone with Sami Rovins
Research
August 31, 2021
Sami Rovins advises on how to prepare for your capstone presentation.
Is the MA in Sustainable International Development Program Right for Me?
Academics
August 26, 2021
Amanda Miller gives an overview of Heller's MA in Sustainable International Development program.
Transitioning Back to Life as a Student with Sami
Student Perspectives
August 24, 2021
Sami Rovins gives her perspective on rejoining the academic world after a few years in the professional world.
Is the MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence Program Right for Me?
Academics
August 19, 2021
Amanda Miller gives an overview of Heller's MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence program.
Back to School Nerves (like never before!) with Daniella
Academics
August 17, 2021
Danielle Levine prepares to return to campus for Fall 2021.
Back to School Planning with Doug
Academics
August 12, 2021
Doug Nevins prepares to return to campus for Fall 2021.
Back to School Post-Covid
Student Perspectives
August 10, 2021
Hannah Lougheed prepares to return to campus for Fall 2021.
Is the MS in Global Health Policy and Management Program Right for Me?
Academics
August 05, 2021
Amanda Miller gives an overview of Heller's MS in Global Health Policy and Management program.
FAQs for Prospective Students, from Sami
Student Perspectives
August 03, 2021
Sami Rovins answers some of the most common questions she gets from prospective students.
Yes to Summer Reading
Academics
July 29, 2021
Daniella Levine talks about why you should embrace summer reading assignments.
Graduate School and APA Citations… They Have More in Common Than You’d Think!
Student Perspectives
July 27, 2021
What do Graduate School and APA Citations have in common? Doug Nevins has an answer.
Wondering What Courses to Take? Sami Has Suggestions!
Academics
July 22, 2021
Sami Rovins gives recommendations for some "must-take" courses at Heller.
Is the PhD in Social Policy Right for Me?
Academics
July 20, 2021
Amanda Miller gives an overview of Heller's PhD in Social Policy program.
Why Study Gender Policy?
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
July 15, 2021
Daniella Levine talks why studying gender policy is still vital.
Building Community around the World
Student Perspectives
July 13, 2021
Hannah Lougheed offers some tips for building your network in the midst of a pandemic.
What’s for Lunch? Doug Nevins’ Brandeis Culinary Tour
Student Perspectives
July 08, 2021
Wondering where to grab a meal around Brandeis? Doug has some suggestions!
Life After Heller: Sami’s Job Hunting!
Career Development
July 06, 2021
Sami Rovins shares her next big journey: finding a job!
Persistence is Key: How to Unlock your Summer Experience
Career Development
July 01, 2021
Daniella Levine shares some tips about how to find the best summer internship, co=op or volunteer opportunity for you.
Is the Master of Public Policy Program Right for Me?
Academics
June 29, 2021
Amanda Miller gives an overview of Heller's Master of Public Policy program.
My Experience with Fulbright
Student Perspectives
June 24, 2021
Hannah Lougheed talks about how her experience with Fulbright helped prepare her for Heller.
Is the Social Impact MBA Program Right for Me?
Applications
June 22, 2021
Amanda Miller gives an overview of Heller's Social Impact MBA program.
Time Management Challenge: Summer MBA Courses
Academics
June 17, 2021
Doug Nevins talks about how he's juggling his summer MBA courses.
Facing Your Fears at Heller
Academics
June 15, 2021
Sami Rovins talks about one of the biggest challenges she's faced during her time at Heller.
Finals Are Over, Now What?: Sazia Nowshin
Student Perspectives
June 10, 2021
Sazia Nowshin gives her recommendations for how to spend your summer break!
Joining the Heller Community: Daniella Levine
Student Perspectives
June 08, 2021
Daniella Levine reflects on what joining the Heller community as meant for her, as well as sharing what she hopes is to come.
(Half of) A Week in the Life of a Heller Student
Academics
June 03, 2021
Hannah Lougheed gives you insight into what a typical school week looks like.
Hello Heller! Kyle Doherty’s Acceptance Story
Student Perspectives
June 01, 2021
Kyle Doherty tells the story of receiving his acceptance for Heller.
Facing Challenges This Semester
Academics
May 27, 2021
Sazia Nowshin tells us about one of the biggest challenges she's faced in graduate school so far.
You Ask, I Answer: When Should I Start Graduate School?
Applications
May 25, 2021
Amanda Miller answers a popular question she gets from students.
How Can Map-Making Impact Social Policy?
Academics
May 20, 2021
Doug Nevins shares some resources to learn map-making skills, and why it might be a more useful skill than you may think.
Letter to My Past Self with Sami Rovins
Student Perspectives
May 18, 2021
Sami Rovins pens a letter to her past self.
Changing the World 101: Policy Analysis
Academics
May 13, 2021
Daniella Levine shares her favorite class at Heller.
Worrying About What-Ifs
Academics
May 11, 2021
Amanda Miller shares her perspective on why you should try not to worry about all of life's "what ifs"?
Building Meaningful Connections Through Zoom With Hannah Lougheed
Student Perspectives
May 06, 2021
Hannah Lougheed shares some suggestions how to make meaningful connections in a virtual world.
Missing Home-cooked Meals: From a Very Hungry Graduate Student, Sazia Nowshin
Student Perspectives
May 04, 2021
Sazia Nowshin explains how she combats homesickness through food.
Sami’s Top Five Moments at Heller
Academics
April 29, 2021
Sami Rovins shares what her top five moments at Heller have been.
The Heller Blog: A Year in Review
Academics
April 27, 2021
The Heller Blog has just turned a year old! Read what we've accomplished this year.
Nine Reasons to Love Heller
Academics
April 20, 2021
To celebrate U.S. News and World Report rankings placing Heller ninth for health policy and management and social policy, Amanda Miller shares nine reasons to love Heller.
Library Appreciation Day with Doug Nevins
Research
April 15, 2021
Doug Nevins shares some of the resources available to Heller students at the Brandeis library.
Scuba Diving and Grad School: What’s the Difference? Hannah Lougheed
Student Perspectives
April 13, 2021
What do scuba diving and grad school have in common? More than you'd think, according to Hannah Lougheed.
A Letter to My Future Self (to read upon graduation): Sazia Nowshin
Student Perspectives
April 08, 2021
Sazia Nowshin shares what she hopes to accomplish during her time at Heller in her letter to her future self.
I’m Admitted, Now What?: A Guide for International Students (Part II)
Admitted Students
April 06, 2021
Amanda Miller shares more tips for newly admitted international students.
A Letter to My Future Self (to read upon graduation): Hannah Lougheed
2021
April 01, 2021
Hannah Lougheed shares what she hopes to accomplish during her time at Heller in her letter to her future self.
Navigating Challenges in Graduate School with Sami Rovins
Academics
March 30, 2021
Life happens, even when you're in graduate school. Sami Rovins shares how she's navigating a tough situation while attending classes.
Hello Heller!: Daniella Levine’s Acceptance Story
Academics
March 25, 2021
Daniella Levine tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.
Preparing for a Virtual Admitted Student Event
Admitted Students
March 23, 2021
Have a virtual event coming up? Amanda Miller has some advice for how to prepare for it.
Balancing the School-Work Lifestyle with Andrea Tyree
Academics
March 18, 2021
Andrea Tyree gives you her tips for keeping a life-work balance.
Hello Heller!: Sazia Nowshin’s Acceptance Story
Student Perspectives
March 16, 2021
Sazia Nowshin tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.
“The New Normal”: Things Doug Nevins is Excited About Reopening in Boston
Student Perspectives
March 11, 2021
Doug Nevins shares what his plans are now that Boston is beginning to re-open.
I’m Admitted, Now What?: A Guide for International Students
Admitted Students
March 09, 2021
Amanda Miller talks next steps for admitted international students.
How Social Justice Oriented is Heller? Andrea Shares Her Thoughts
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
March 04, 2021
Andrea Tyree shares her perspective on Heller's commitment to social justice.
Hello Heller!: Hannah Lougheed’s Acceptance Story
Student Perspectives
March 02, 2021
Hannah Lougheed tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.
How Sami Rovins Manages Self Care (And How You Can Too!)
Student Perspectives
February 25, 2021
Sami Rovins gives some tips for self-care while in grad school.
What To Do If You’re Waitlisted
Applications
February 23, 2021
Amanda Miller gives some advice to our waitlisted students this year.
What To Do If You’re Denied
Applications
February 16, 2021
Amanda Miller gives some advice to any students who were denied this year.
A Week in the Life with Sami Rovins
Student Perspectives
February 11, 2021
Sami Rovins shares what a week in the life of a Heller student looks like.
Facing Challenges with Doug Nevins
Academics
February 09, 2021
Doug Nevins tells us about some of the challenges he's faced this semester.
What To Do If You’re Accepted
Applications
February 04, 2021
If you've been accepted this year, congratulations! Amanda Miller has some advice for you.
How to Get Ready for Grad School in Less Than an Hour a Day: A Guide by Andrea Tyree
Admitted Students
February 02, 2021
Andrea Tyree gives newly admitted students tips on how to ease their transition into graduate school.
The Final Stretch: Sami’s Last Semester
Academics
January 28, 2021
Sami Rovins talks about how she she's powering through her final semester.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Writing Your Statement of Purpose Part II
Applications
January 26, 2021
Amanda Miller advises on how to write your best statement of purpose.
Andrea’s 2021 Resolutions
Student Perspectives
January 21, 2021
Andrea Tyree gives us a peek into her resolutions for 2021!
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Letters of Recommendation
Applications
January 19, 2021
Amanda Miller gives some advice on how to write your best statement of purpose.
Doug’s New Year’s Resolutions
Student Perspectives
January 14, 2021
Doug Nevins shares his New Year's Resolutions for 2021.
Writing Your Best Statement of Purpose with Sami Rovins
Applications
January 12, 2021
Sami Rovins gives her advice for writing your best statement of purpose.
The Art of Waiting
Applications
January 07, 2021
Amanda Miller talks about the "art of waiting well".
My First Semester: A Look Back with Andrea Tyree
Academics
January 05, 2021
Andrea Tyree reflects on her first semester at Heller.