Do you have advice for new (DePaul) HCI student?

Hi IxDA community!

I'm about to start the HCI master's program at DePaul and thought I'd put out a line to see if anyone has any advice regarding the program at DePaul or studying HCI in general? What did you find most useful/interesting about your studies? Contrarily, what do you wish you would have done differently? Looking back, what do you wish you would have known as a student that you know now about the industry? ... or anything else you'd like to share.

Would really appreciate any 2 cents. Thanks much!

Katherine

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Permalink Reply by Julia Salameh on June 15, 2012 at 10:26am

Hi Katherine,

I've been in the program for about a year (took a break in the middle).

My advice is to take advantage of the great advisers (Adam Steele is really awesome) and to diversify your elective courses. You have the option to take from a pool of classes. Choose what interests you, but also what will help you with relevant problems you will face in real work.

Good Luck!

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Permalink Reply by Katherine Adams on June 18, 2012 at 10:10am

Julia, thanks for the reply. Staying grounded in the relevant and practical application of a degree - very helpful advice!