Student Perspectives
Want to know what it’s really like to join the MSDS Data Science Community? Check out what our current students like best about MSDS.
Name: Edgar
Hometown: Long Beach, CA/Seattle, WA
Cohort: 2024 Full-Time
The cohort experience is my favorite part of MSDS! It provides a strong network of connections early on, fostering both collaboration and support. The welcoming and supportive staff & faculty make the learning experience even more enriching.
Name: Sarah
Hometown: San Jose, CA/New York City, NY (undergrad)
Cohort: 2023 Full-Time
One of my favorite things about the MSDS program is my capstone project team. The three of us can accomplish more together than each of us working individually for the same amount of time. My team’s research will be utilized by real researchers and policymakers and is even up for academic publication!
Name: Sarah
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Cohort: 2023 Full-Time
The MSDS program at the University of Washington has not only equipped me with the technical skills of a data scientist, but also with a strong sense of community. The collaborative environment and diverse cohort have fostered both personal and professional growth, while the rigorous curriculum has prepared me to tackle real-world challenges in data science.
Name: Ayush
Hometown: Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
Cohort: 2024 Full-Time
It’s the people, the community and the vibrant perspectives! Learning and growing with such a talented and diverse group of individuals makes the experience both enriching and challenging in the best way. Being surrounded by brilliant peers here pushes you to think deeper, work harder, and continuously elevate yourself.
Name: Anna
Hometown: White Plains, NY
Cohort: 2024 Part-Time
My favorite thing about the UW MSDS program is how it pushes students to think beyond just algorithms, shaping us into well-rounded data scientists. The mix of technical depth and real-world application has had a direct impact on my work, giving me a stronger foundation in both the analytical and human-centered aspects of data science.
Name: Gabi
Hometown: Seattle/Ohio
Cohort: 2024 Full-Time
My favorite thing about the MSDS program is that it offers a community of people from of all different backgrounds in various different periods of life that I never would have met before. Not only does it help me build a community amongst data science professionals but it has helped me make friends and diversify my community of friends as well!
Name: Dyuti
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Cohort: 2024 Full-Time
One of the things I love most about the UW MSDS program is its welcoming and approachable community. The people here are not only friendly and supportive but also bring diverse experiences that offer something new to learn in every interaction. The program’s alumni and industry board include accomplished professionals whose insights can be truly transformative for personal and professional growth. Additionally, with a dedicated space of its own, the program fosters a strong sense of belonging, making it feel like a second home.
Name: Jay
Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Cohort: 2024 Full-Time
I love how friendly people are here once I got to know them. The faculty as well as the students and staff are super helpful and it’s the best part of the program.