What an accomplishment! For all those graduating, you are now a master of your field. You have worked hard over the past year or two (or more), and you deserve nothing less than taking this time to celebrate. So thank you for your time and dedication here at the College of Charleston, and good luck…
Category Archives: Graduate Programs
Guest Blogger: Maggie Lally
I am pleased to introduce the final guest blogger of the semester. Maggie Lally attended the graduate conference in Tennessee. In September, I received a grant from the Graduate Student Association to travel to Middle Tennessee State University’s English Graduate Student Organization’s annual conference. My purpose in going was two-fold: first, I went for the experience…
Sixth Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session
Thursday, January 19, 2012 will be the 6th Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session. It will be held in the Stern Student Center Ballroom from 4-6 p.m. Information is now available on our website, and students working on research or creative projects should submit a poster proposal. Details can be found on at http://gradschool.cofc.edu/currentstudents/research/research.php . Examples…
Guest Blogger- Marine Tetrapods Fall Break Trip
I would like to introduce Leah Fisher, a student in Dr. Dave Owens’ Marine Tetrapods class. This class combines students from both the Marine Biology and Environmental Studies programs, and each year Dr. Owens takes his students on a trip. The Marine Biology Marine Tetrapods graduate class spent fall break traveling around Florida to see…
So what do students do with their degree?
For most of us grad students, there is no question that the degree is important. But if you’re like me at all, the end of the road is a bit unclear. Don’t we have at least one or two years to figure out what we actually want to do with the degree? I will be…
Guest Blogger- Music-The Common Ground: A look at Music in Social Media and Literacy
We welcome Kyle Brazell as our newest guest blogger. He is in is second year of the Performing Arts Education Program, and he has recently taken the initiative to start a student association for music. Kyle is the president and founder of the College of Charleston Music Association (CCMA), which is a student chapter of…
Guest Blogger- Rotary Scholar
I am very happy to introduce Ann-Marie as our new guest blogger. Not only is she my co-worker at the Graduate School Office, but she is also a phenomenal person. Her story is quite unique and inspiring. Have you ever wanted to continue your studies abroad but had no support? Ever wanted to devote more…
Guest Blogger- Bon Voyage!
Here is a (slightly delayed) follow- up from Lauren, who is now in Versailles! After accepting the Versailles Fellowship, I was faced with three main obstacles: obtaining my visa, conquering a basic level of the French language, and reserving a Parisian flat before my arrival. Mon Visa: The visa process was relatively painless, mainly because…
Guest Blogger- The Versailles Experience
I am happy to introduce a new guest blogger, Lauren Cannady, who is starting her Versailles Fellowship. Below is an introduction to her experience, and I’m sure there will be more to follow throughout the year! Qu’est que c’est? Quelle est The Versailles Fellowship? The College of Charleston maintains an annual exchange program with the…
Guest Blogger- “Study Abroad Summer 2011, First Stop, London!”
I am pleased to introduce our first guest blogger of the Fall 2011 semester! Like many grad students, Stephanie McCartney is entering her first semester here at the College of Charleston. However, she was able to get her foot in the door a little earlier. The Accountancy program just initiated a study abroad program, which…
