Finding My Path in Actuarial Science

Suddenly, I could take classes like Data Analytics and Mathematical Theory of Interest that directly connect to what I want to do after graduation.

What I like most about the courses powered by Rize is how they are so directly linked to a practical use in a field you’d be going into. You can point-blank see the connection between what you’re learning and how you’d use it.

For me, these courses make the connection between theory and real work. You get to experience things that you would expect to happen every day on the job: sorting through data, cleaning data, and being able to actually make a story out of it. It gives me more of a look into what I’d actually be doing on a daily basis.

The instructors in my Rize courses have also been great. They’re responsive, thorough, and make sure we really understand the material. Even in an online format, it never feels like you’re on your own.

Taking Rize courses alongside my on-campus math classes has given me a balanced learning experience. I like having both online and in-person classes, as it gives me structure and flexibility at the same time. The online classes have taught me to manage my time and advocate for myself, while the in-person ones let me collaborate more closely with my professors and classmates.

These courses are super practical. If you take a Rize-powered course, you immediately get a taste of what it would be like to be in that field. I felt this with Actuarial Science, and I am sure it is true for the other programs.