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

Student Interviews & Success Stories

Hear About Their Journeys

MSD Student Gemechu feature

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Gemechu Tiko’s Invitation to Join the MSD Program

June 28, 2022/in Blog, News, Student Success Stories

“For anyone who wants to join MSD, I would say please, please, please join us! Don’t worry about having a computer science background because they will teach you all the foundational knowledge you need. Just follow your passion to be a computer programmer. The whole education is set up to help you learn, and the […]

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…

Crystal McCay

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Crystal McCay – Artist and Software Developer Going Places

October 18, 2021

My Name is Crystal McCay By Christine Albers Meet talented…

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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