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Student Perspectives
October 28, 2025
5 Tips for Commuting to Grad School
Margot Mental shares her top five tips for making the grad school commute easier and more enjoyable.
Career Development
October 23, 2025
Heller's Faculty Are Ready to Help
Murray Dawson shares how faculty mentorship lead to a networking and research opportunity.
Student Perspectives
October 16, 2025
Letter to my Future Self (to read upon the beginning of my second master’s program)
Lal Kumar reflects on ending one master's program and beginning another.
Student Perspectives
October 14, 2025
Hello Heller! Margot Mental's Acceptance Story
Margot Mental tells the story of receiving her acceptance letter to Heller.
Student Perspectives
October 10, 2025
Living in Greater Boston
Murray Dawson shares the benefits of living and attending grad school in Greater Boston.
Student Perspectives
October 07, 2025
Hello Heller! Lal Kumar’s Acceptance Story
Lal Kumar tells the story of receiving his acceptance letter for Heller
Student Perspectives
September 09, 2025
Best Lunch Spots Near Brandeis: A Grad Student's Guide
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares the lunch spots that remind her of home and lift her spirits while navigating grad school life.
Academics
September 02, 2025
My Hardest Grad School Course So Far, or How I Learned to Love Monitoring & Evaluation
Fabiola Vega Prosper shares how she turned her toughest grad course into a powerful learning experience, and gives you a sneak peek into Heller’s Monitoring & Evaluation course.
Applications
August 28, 2025
Applying to Grad School with Confidence
Essence Smith shares her insights for undergraduate students applying to grad school.
Student Perspectives
August 19, 2025
Feeling at Home with Grad School Orientation
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares the impactful connections made at orientation.
Admitted Students
August 12, 2025
Four Tips for Finding a Campus Job
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares her top tips for making the most of your campus job search.
Career Development
July 31, 2025
Beyond Office Hours: How to Connect with Faculty in Grad School
Essence Smith shares her strategies for connecting with faculty and making the most of the grad school experience.