I recently graduated with a Master’s in Strategic Communication from the University of Delaware. Attending the graduation ceremony with my sister made it a truly memorable experience.
Here’s a bit about why I chose this degree and what’s next for me.
During the Covid crisis, I sought a new focus amid the trauma and confusion of losing four dear family members, including my Dad. Initially, I looked into Data Science programs, but many were beyond my budget or required prerequisites I couldn’t meet. I held a three-year bachelor’s degree and a three year masters (MBA) from India, from over 30 years ago. Degree evaluation is possible but course by course transcript evaluation is rather difficult. Also most programs needed a 4 year bachelors, not 3.
Online master’s programs were also very limited at the time, so I opted for this degree as a stepping stone towards future studies in Data science and analytics. I appreciated the curriculum and the school, especially the courses on sales, PR, and sales data analytics, which I formerly knew very little of and found fascinating. I also made good friends among my classmates and faculty. Graduating with an A has positioned me well for pursuing further studies more aligned with my professional interests.
Now, I am applying to three Data Analytics programs. While some might find it unusual to jump into another demanding master’s program so soon, I see it differently. I love learning in an academic setting and believe it will enhance my career prospects significantly, if I make the right choices on the degree and learn with it.
A big thanks to friends in the community who supported and inspired me on this journey – Blythe Morrow, Randolph West, Kevin Kline, Joe Fleming, Cindy Gross and Daniel Maenle. I am grateful for your support and your friendship.
Onwards and upwards!
Thanks for reading.
