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.
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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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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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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July 8, 2019
How One Alum's Networking Strategy Paid Dividends
Learn how Pablo Cateriano, Northeastern alum and Director of Strategy for a South American PR firm, leveraged his networking strategy to advance his career.
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February 26, 2019
Master’s Degree in Leadership Helps Skyrocket Alumna’s Career
Find out why this alumna says her MS in Leadership degree from Northeastern was her "golden ticket" to professional and personal success.
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November 27, 2018
Working Minor League Baseball: Alumna Story
Julie Hershkowitz, director of Client Services & Hospitality for the Pawtucket Red Sox, describes her professional journey.
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August 22, 2018
How to Know if a Master's in Education is Right for You
Alumna Vanessa Bush shares her journey to earning her master's in higher education administration and outlines the questions prospective students should ask themselves before applying.
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June 7, 2017
Why I'm Pursuing My Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration
"This type of program combined my career interests in the field of art with my administrative skills," says Northeastern student Gaby Fiorenza.
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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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April 4, 2017
How a Master’s Degree Inspired One Alumna’s Publishing Career
Kathleen Anderson, a graduate of Northeastern's Corporate and Organizational Communication program, describes how she turned her capstone into a book.
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