Tackling Tough Courses at Heller
Academics
January 16, 2025
Calah McQuarters shares the strategies that helped her to succeed in Applied Econometrics.
Letter to My Future Self (to read upon graduation): Karen Azucena Alfaro
Student Perspectives
January 02, 2025
Karen Azucena Alfaro reflects on how she hopes she'll feel when graduating and what she hopes to accomplish by that time
From Puerto Rico to Heller: Finding Community in a New Place
Admitted Students
December 26, 2024
Fabiola Vega Prosper tells us about the stresses and rewards of moving for grad school.
A Mellow Monday Morning with Murray
Student Perspectives
December 17, 2024
Murray Dawson shares how a mellow start to the week helps with a busy student schedule.
Reflections on my Letter to my Future Self
Student Perspectives
December 10, 2024
Calah McQuarters reflects on the letter she wrote to her future self back in 2022.
Karen’s Third Year PhD Schedule
Academics
December 03, 2024
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares what a semester looks like as a third year PhD candidate, and some of the unique learning opportunities at Heller.
Building Confidence and Community to Succeed in Tough Classes
Academics
November 26, 2024
Fabiola Vega Prosper shares her strategies for succeeding in challenging classes.
A Personal Reflection About Career Growth With A Sense Of Purpose
Career Development
November 21, 2024
Murray Dawson reflects on how to strategize for optimal career outcomes.
Why Attend an Admissions Event?
Student Perspectives
November 14, 2024
Calah McQuarters discusses the benefits of attending admissions events and shares three memorable events from before she was a Heller student.
Hello Heller! Karen Azucena Alfaro’s Acceptance Story
Admitted Students
November 12, 2024
Karen Alfaro tells the story of receiving her acceptance letter for Heller.
Reflect, Remember, Plan: What it’s like being almost-graduated
Student Perspectives
November 07, 2024
Calah McQuarters reflects on how it feels to be 60 days from graduation
Hello Heller! Fabiola Vega Prosper’s Acceptance Story
Admitted Students
October 17, 2024
Fabiola Vega Prosper tells the story of receiving her acceptance letter from Heller.
Creative Assignments and Capstone Wins: Spring Semester in Review
Academics
October 08, 2024
Calah McQuarters reflects on a challenging yet rewarding spring semester at Heller, highlighting favorite assignments, she prepares for her final semester.
Application is Open for MPP, PhD and MS/GHPM Programs!
Applications
September 16, 2024
The application for MPP, PhD and MS/GHPM admissions is officially open! Find more information here about how to apply, what the deadlines are, and how to craft your best application!
Brielle's Reflections on her Letter to her Future Self
Student Perspectives
April 23, 2024
Brielle Ruscitti, MS GHPM/MA SID '24 reflects on the letter she wrote to her future self way back in October 2022.
A Letter to My Past Self: Danielle's First Day of Heller Edition
Admitted Students
April 16, 2024
Danielle Lund writes a letter to her past self on her first day of Heller and shares what she wished she had known then.
I am an MIT student now! (Kind of)
Academics
April 02, 2024
Not an April Fool's Joke! In this post, Calah McQuarters, MBA/MPP '24, talks about taking classes at MIT through the Consortium!
Extracurriculars at Brandeis!
Student Perspectives
March 14, 2024
Serina Herron-Smith, MA SID'24, guides you through your first year of graduate school by talking about all the ways to socialize and network on campus.
This Is Not the End, It's the Beginning
Student Perspectives
March 07, 2024
As Calah McQuarters, MBA/MPP '24, begins to work on her capstone, she reflects on what it means to her to work on this culminating paper.
Event Recap: Heller Alumni Networking Event 2023
Career Development
March 05, 2024
Serina Herron-Smith, MA SID'24, shares her experience attending one of Heller's Alumni Networking events.
Kicking Off Women’s History Month
Student Perspectives
March 05, 2024
March is Women's History Month! To begin the month, Brielle Ruscitti, MS GHPM/MA SID '24, shares some of the women that inspire her.
Hello Heller! Danielle Lund's Acceptance Story
Admitted Students
February 27, 2024
Introducing our newest Heller blog writer, Danielle Lund, MA in Sustainable International Development/MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence'24! In her first post, Danielle tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.
Heller Course Highlight: Causal Inference and Machine Learning in Studies Using Observational Data
Academics
February 20, 2024
Brielle Ruscitti, MS GHPM/MA SID '24, highlights one of the classes that she's taking this spring within the PhD program.
Managing Your Time As A Grad Student
Student Perspectives
February 13, 2024
As the spring semester starts to get hectic, Serina Herron-Smith, MA SID'24, shares her tips for prioritizing your goals and managing burn-out.
Sample Class Schedule for an SID Student
Student Perspectives
February 08, 2024
In this piece, Serina Herron-Smith, MA SID'24, shares which classes she took for Fall 2023's module one.
Looking Ahead to Graduation
Career Development
February 06, 2024
Calah McQuarters, MBA/MPP '24, shares what she's doing to prepare for her graduation.
How Are You Commuting to Campus in 2024?
Student Perspectives
February 01, 2024
In this return to the Heller blog after the winter break, Brielle Ruscitti, MS GHPM/MA SID '24, talks through the various options for commuting to campus.