Student Success Stories
Student Success Stories
Learn about the Harvard Extension experience from people who have lived it. See what our current students and alumni have to say about our courses, faculty, and the impact that continuing education has had on their lives and careers.
Daniel Yamashiro
Master of Liberal Arts, Government, 2017
Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. Moved to Massachusetts to complete degree.
Step by step, I was eager to see how I’d measure up to the challenge of actually earning a degree from one of Harvard’s graduate schools, while still maintaining my professional life.
Quentin Wright
Master of Liberal Arts, Biotechnology, 2017
New Hampshire
This degree has allowed me to become more proactive in deciding my future, and backed me up with the skill set and theoretical knowledge to achieve those goals.
Evangelos Nikolados
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Biology, 2017
Keratsini, Greece
I had to decide how far I would go for my dreams and aspirations—whether I would stand up and claim a better future, or yield to my country’s malaise.
Victoria Pizzini
Master of Liberal Arts, Management, 2017; Nonprofit Management Certificate
Cambridge, Massachusetts (originally from Argentina)
Earning this degree helped me improve my management skills to make the world a better place.
Fadwa Khalil
Master of Liberal Arts, Information Management Systems, 2017
Massachusetts
I give a lot of credit to my amazing circle of family and friends who have supported me in many ways through my journey.
Kristen Strezo
Master of Liberal Arts, Journalism, 2016
As a student balancing family, career, and courses at Harvard, Kristen Strezo remained persistent in pursuit of a degree. We found her story, which she captured in a speech at Harvard Commencement, so inspiring that we have adapted it to share here.
Andrew Ference
Professional Graduate Certificate, Corporate Sustainability and Innovation
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
I’ve had a lifelong passion for the environment and sustainability issues. But, before leaving the NHL, I wanted to back that up with some formal education. When I signed up for that first class, I knew in my gut it was a big moment.
Valerie Kramis Hollands
Master in Liberal Arts, Management, 2016; Professional Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Mexico City, Mexico
Little by little each learning experience prepared me to launch a social enterprise that could improve lives. Harvard opens many different doors. You just have to decide which one to go through.
Brian Sullivan
Master of Liberal Arts, Digital Media Design, 2016
Madison, WI
I am excited to take what I’ve learned and help schools that are poorly served and underfunded realize the amazing potential of connected learning, without busting their budgets.
Jennifer Buchli
Master of Liberal Arts, Biotechnology Management, 2016
Houston, Texas
My new position at NASA involves overseeing project activity and fostering international collaboration. My studies at Harvard Extension School have given me the management skills and confidence to help me succeed in this challenging role.