Credits Extension School with helping her career and confidence
It wasn’t just a master’s of liberal arts in software engineering that Lena Hajjar of Stoughton, Mass., walked away with. The Harvard Extension School graduate credits her work there as a confidence-builder. Now a software engineer with EverQuote, Hajjar received her bachelor’s in biostatistics and mathematics from Emmanuel College. Q&A Lena Hajjar Harvard extension: How has this experience helped you in your career or personal development? Hajjar: Every project or class I finished increased my confidence in myself: If I can do these projects, then surely I can ace a job interview and work in the field. Ultimately, between the coursework and the support from Harvard Extension’s faculty, this program is what landed me my job. Harvard extension: What types of student resources and special options did you take advantage of as a student at Harvard? Hajjar: I used as many resources as I could. My adviser was always available to talk, whether it was in person or over...