My Georgia Tech OMSA Year 1 Takeaway (Fall24 - Summer25)
My first year in Georgia Tech’s OMSA program spanned three very different terms. As a full-time student , each term served a different purpose: survival, recovery, and rebuilding momentum. Looking back, Year 1 wasn’t just about learning analytics, it was about learning how to pace myself in a demanding program, manage intensity, self-doubt, while still moving forward. Also, if you’re wondering why this blog hasn’t been updated in a while… yes, you can absolutely blame OMSA 😉 Fall 2024 — Learning to Survive the First Term ISYE 6501 – Introduction to Analytics Modeling One of my favorite courses in OMSA so far. Prof. Sokol is incredibly dedicated, and the TAs are consistently responsive and helpful with both homework and conceptual questions. The course provides a strong, well-structured foundation in analytics modeling and introduces multiple ways of thinking about data-driven decision making . I learned a tremendous amount, and it significantly shaped how I app...