Blogs from students, faculty & staff
Hi Future Leaders, I am a proud student of University of Michigan-Flint and my name is Nida Qayyum. I am an international student, originally from Pakistan. Besides being a student of the Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems (MSCSIS), I am also a UM-Flint Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) as well as
By DaMesha Jackson, MPA student Yes, it can be done and very enlightening! During my second year in grad school here at the U of M-Flint, I became involved in student government. This came about because I had always wanted to be in student government. However, in my undergrad I had other extra-curricular activities and
Who doesn’t like surprises? by Melissa Vong, Early Childhood Education student So I know I wrote one of these before, but now I want to dig a little deeper into why my experience as a graduate student at U of M-Flint is so great. Let me tell you about three things that have really surprised me
By DaMesha Jackson Single Parent Encouragement After getting divorced in 2012, I knew that I wanted and needed to finish my bachelor’s degree. I continued through my BSW program at the University of Michigan-Flint, and ultimately completed in 2014. After that, I wanted to get my Masters in Social Work to counsel people, specifically families
Blog by Melissa Vong, MA in Early Childhood Education student “When you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” –Unknown I have never written a blog post before, but while my piece may be longer than some, if you need encouragement to pursue a graduate degree or to choose
Feral Swine Research – Highlight of MS in Biology Student, Amberly Hauger Feral swine. That’s right, wild hogs. They are a bigger problem than you might realize. In numbers, feral swine can cause extensive damage to forests, agricultural lands, and Michigan’s water resources. They can also host many parasites and diseases that threaten humans, domestic
Beautiful Michigan! The View from an Out-of-State DPT By Khoa Lam Spring is finally here and as a non-native resident, I have to say, it’s beautiful here in Michigan. Having lived for many years in Oklahoma and Missouri, I’m still adjusting to the remarkable landscape and scenery that makes this state so unique. It’s hard
In 2011, I decided to return to the University of Michigan-Flint for a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. It was difficult choosing between a Master of Arts in English and the Liberal Studies degree. What I really liked about the MA in Liberal Studies, however, was that it would allow me to pursue different
In 2009 Amy suffered an unexpected sudden cardiac arrest. Eight years later she’s excelling in UM-Flint’s Master of Public Health. Read Amy’s story below… On March 19, 2009, I suffered an unexpected Sudden Cardia Arrest that changed my life forever. This led me to need a heart transplant; I was transplanted with a new heart on
What is your previous degree(s) in and where did you earn it/them? Secondary Education with a major in Unified Science and minor in French from Wayne State University. Why did you select UM-Flint for your graduate studies? I found that the University of Michigan-Flint’s program provided me with the opportunity to earn an Educational Technology