I love my job! I work with undergraduates, stay-at-home moms, working professionals and career changers to find the best graduate program for their life aspirations. Sometimes, I'm gone four weeks at a time. Other times, I'm sitting at my desk drafting my next idea. The folks at College of Charleston are some of the best to work with, and you can't beat the view from my office window: live oaks and Spanish moss.

Author Archives: Niki DeWeese

The Charleston Air Expo

So far this Spring, Charleston has been home to food, fashion and races. Many of our sense have been satiated (taste at the Wine & Food Festival, sight at the Fashion Week, and touch at the Flowertown Festival). Now, grab your earplugs because the Charleston Air Expo is this Saturday at the Joint Base Charleston…

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ExCEL Awards

Next Wednesday, the Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services will host the fifth annual ExCEL Awards program. According to its website, “the Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards program honors faculty, staff, students, community groups and/or individuals for promoting excellence and diversity at the College of Charleston.”  Students from each of the…

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A Charleston Affair

If you’re ready for a party, you won’t have to wait long. Next Saturday, College of Charleston students, alumni, faculty and staff will gather in the Cistern Yard for the annual Alumni Association gala. A Charleston Affair is a three-hour event complete with food, drinks and a live band, and is always a great time…

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English Language Institute

With an ever-innovative spirit, the College of Charleston brings you the English Language Institute (ELI) for non-native English speakers. The ELI is the result of collaboration between two departments on campus: The Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development, and the School of Education, Health and Human Performance. The ELI provides students the opportunity for…

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Get Outside!

Earlier this month, I laid out Charleston’s agenda for the Spring. I hope you’ve taken advantage of the events and beautiful weather. But if you haven’t, there are three events scheduled for this weekend and the weather should be sunny and around 70*.  Choose your level of participation: you can take a stroll, take a…

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Guest Blogger: 2nd Lieutenant Schilling

When Adrianne’s blog came across my desk, I was immediately drawn into her post for a few reasons. The first being my complete gratitude for her service to our country. Her commitment is admirable, and to take on six-credit hours of graduate education speaks highly of her dedication to being a stronger, more intelligent woman…

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So, tell me about yourself.

You don’t just get that question during job interviews; graduate school admissions committees want to know, too. Your one-page personal statement is your introduction to the committee, so you should take the time to carefully construct your essay. Some say that you should review your essay at least three times after your first draft, taking…

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