I started as a Sociology major at MSU in 2009 after leaving a career that I hated in banking. I felt a strong sense of urgency to figure out exactly what it was I was supposed to do with my life. During this time, I remember hearing a quote from a CEO that went something like, \u201cI can teach anyone how to be an accountant, but I can\u2019t teach them how to think abstractly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Five years after graduating with a degree in the Social Sciences, I can tell you this is true. I don\u2019t have a computer science degree, but I write code almost daily (thanks, internet!). Aside from the practical skills of research methods and data analysis, my Sociology courses nurtured my ability to think critically, define problems, and question paradigms. I am often heard saying, \u201cThe Sociologist in me finds this very interesting\u2026\u201d If you have many interests and a love of learning, I would highly recommend MSU\u2019s Sociology Program.<\/p>\n
I am currently the Senior Research Analyst at the University of Maine in the Office of Institutional Research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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