Student Success Interviews - Masters in Software Development at Maharishi International University

Student Interviews & Success Stories

Hear About Their Journeys

MSD Student Rajeev

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How Rajeev’s Search for Bigger Purpose in Life Led Him to MSD

May 11, 2023/in Blog, Student Success Stories

Meet Rajeev Thapa, who was born in Pokhara, Nepal, and moved to the US at the age of 17 to pursue an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Technology. Rajeev has come a long way since the age of 17 and has learned a lot about how he wants to live his life. Learn more about […]

MSD Student Gemechu feature

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Gemechu Tiko’s Invitation to Join the MSD Program

June 28, 2022

"For anyone who wants to join MSD, I would say please, please,…

MSD student Michael McLaughlin

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Michael Abayneh: Why a Devoted Family Man and Educated Professional Joined MSD

June 3, 2022

Meet Michael Girma Abayneh from Ethiopia. Michael has 3 higher…

Tsigab Berhe

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Tsigab Berhe’s Path to Success

April 25, 2022

It was such a pleasure to interview MSD student Tsigab Solomon…

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Samuel Tumdedo: A Humanitarian’s Journey to the Masters in Software Development

March 24, 2022

It was an inspiring experience to interview Samuel Tumdedo, who…

Chadia MSD student featured

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A Message of Peace from MSD Student Chadia Kayitesi

January 20, 2022

Chadia Kayitesi grew up in Rwanda and her beautiful message…

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Deborah Igaba – On Her Way to Becoming a Successful Software Developer

November 30, 2021

Originally from Kampala, Uganda, Deborah Igaba traveled to the…

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Top MSD Graduate Jeremy Chronister Creates a New Life for Himself and His Family

September 28, 2021

"The Master's in Software Development (MSD) is set up to help…

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Why Sirak’s Friends are Joining the Master’s in Software Development

August 14, 2021

Sirak Tekle came to America from the country of Eritrea in 2015,…

Jyoti MSD MIU Student Union

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Jyoti’s Transcontinental Journey to Find MIU’s Master’s in Software Development

May 25, 2021

By Christine Albers Jyoti Raj Khatri comes from…

Where Are They Now?

Featured Student Successes

Michael Fitzgerald
Former: Student
Current: Software Developer at Fresh Consulting

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Sophia Blitz
Former: High School Teacher
Current: Software Developer at Google

Bipin MSD student bio pic

Bipin Regmi
Former: Customer Service Rep
Current: Software Developer at Spatial Front, Inc.

Sirak bio pic for testimonial

Sirak Tekle
Former: Customer Service Rep
Current: Software Developer

Jeremy MSD student bio pic

Jeremy Chronister
Former: Chemical Engineer
Current: JavaScript web developer at
Capital Technology Group