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Brittany Chambers DMSB'13, and Pabel Martinez SSH'13 reflect on how Northeastern University's Ujima Scholars program has positively impacted their lives.

Shams Ahmed, DMSB'13 won the 44th Sports Emmy Awards for his exceptional directing of an arrangement of “Ragged Old Flag” by Johnny Cash aired during the Super Bowl LVII.

The college's F1RST Scholars program was awarded a generous Cummings Foundation grant to help expand the depth and scope of its offerings.

“After two years in the workforce, I knew I wanted to be in the business world and build the skills to become an entrepreneur. Earning an MBA felt like a natural step for me to gain the education, network, and foundational business acumen to succeed in my career as an entrepreneur.” Says Comus Hardman, MBA'22

“Working towards my MBA has helped me realize that I can solve problems, meet deadlines, provide insights, and work with others. This program has allowed me to realize my potential.” Says Tyler Walker, MBA'22

“The practical focus of the program was really appealing to me. The curriculum is designed to give students a strong foundation in finance theory and analytical tools and to teach us to apply that knowledge to real-world situations. This emphasis was important to me–I want to work in finance and be prepared to hit the ground running after graduation. The MS in Finance seemed like the perfect fit.” Says Alex Mella, MS in Finance'22

“The Graduate School of Professional Accounting (GSPA) faculty and career resources were extremely valuable in helping me land my role. They were supportive and wanted to see me succeed.” Says Denisse Zavala, MS in Accounting'22

“I always had a dream to work on Wall Street. During my time as a financial analyst, I realized that I would need more knowledge and to educate myself further to build a successful finance career in the United States. I ultimately decided to pursue my Master's because I was confident that it would provide me a step up in the finance world and job competition.” Says Ayush Goel, MS in Quantitative Finance'22

“I was given case studies that emulated projects I would take on working in an accounting firm, allowing me to develop the practical and technical skills I would need after graduation. This experience provided me with practical knowledge that has made me more confident heading into my role at KPMG.” Says Ian Duffey, MS in Accounting'22

“[My graduate co-op] allowed me to work within a startup while also learning to consult with larger private equity firms. I know the practical knowledge I gained through this hands-on experience will make me stronger in future consulting roles.” Says Priyanshi Shah, MS in Quantitative Finance'22