Haley Schanne is the current Graduate Assistant for the Graduate School Office. She is enrolled in the MS in Environmental Studies and MPA concurrent program. She completed her undergraduate coursework in Marine Biology at the University of Rhode Island, and hopes to one day work in the environmental nonprofit sector.

Author Archives: Haley Schanne

Hitting the Books: Secret Study Spots

Ready to hit the books this semester? Hitting the Books series is our three-part series detailing the various study locations and resources available to graduate students on and around campus at UCSC. This edition is written by our own Graduate Assistant Haley Schanne, a third-year M.S. Environmental & Sustainability Studies/M.P.A. student. Hello everyone! My name…

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Grab a Bite: A Graduate Guide to On-Campus Dining

Forget to pack a lunch? Need a coffee between classes? Grab a Bite is our three-part series sharing the best places to eat on and around campus. This edition covers on-campus dining options (and you don’t even need a meal plan!). We’ve all needed a quick snack or cup of coffee between classes, and the…

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Hitting the Books: Coffee Shops around Downtown

Ready to hit the books this semester? Hitting the Books series is our three-part series detailing the various study locations and resources available to graduate students on and around campus at UCSC. This edition covers off-campus coffee shops, as suggested by our graduate student community! There’s nothing quite like cozy-ing up to study with a…

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Happy Fall Semester!

Things may feel different the start of this semester, but the Fall 2020 semester starts today! We at the Graduate School Office want to wish all our graduate students the best of luck and hope you all have a great Fall semester. With classes taking place virtually until September 14th, we want to share with…

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Getting Around Grad School: A Graduate Guide to Everything Bikes

Curious about how to best navigate to and from campus as a graduate student? Getting Around Grad School is our three-part series on the various transportation options available to graduate students at UCSC. This edition features current M.S. in Environmental & Sustainability Studies/Master of Public Administration student Sylvie Baele (’14), and how to be a “utilitarian”…

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Grab a Bite: Graduate Guide to Lunch Near Campus

Forget to pack a lunch? Need a coffee between classes? Grab a Bite is our three-part series sharing the best places to eat on and around campus. This edition covers off-campus lunch spots, as suggested by our graduate student community! Charleston is well-known as a foodie’s paradise, with a vast selection of cuisines available throughout…

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Hitting the Books: A Graduate Guide to the Addlestone Library

Ready to hit the books this semester? Hitting the Books series is our three-part series detailing the various study locations and resources available to graduate students on and around campus at UCSC. This edition will detail the College’s Marlene & Nathan Addlestone Library. Addlestone Library is located at our Downtown campus at the corner of…

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Getting Around Grad School: A Graduate Student’s Guide to CARTA

Curious about how to best navigate to and from campus as a graduate student? Getting Around Grad School is our three-part series on the various transportation options available to graduate students at UCSC. The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority, or CARTA, is a regional public transit service that has various routes that bring commuters in…

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Summer Student Series – Jessica Ramirez, M.S. in Marine Biology

Ever wonder what the summer looks like for graduate students? For each program, the summer semester looks a little different, with students taking summer courses, participating in internships, conducting research, among other activities. This summer, we will be inviting current graduate students to share their experiences in their own words. Our next guest blogger is…

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