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Ask a Grad: Winning the Fight Against Burnout
October for most people means cooler temperatures, pumpkin-flavored everything, enjoying the changing leaves and preparing for the wonderful holiday season to come. For students, it means something a little different…midterms. For graduate students, midterms can be in the form of an exam or a paper but often times, regardless of…
Great Things Behind and Fun Things Ahead for MCOM
Welcome to the 2016-17 academic year! We’ve got so much in store for you this year, but I wanted to give you all updates about what some of the MCOM students were up to over the summer. The learning process for graduate students never stops, even over summer break. Our recently graduated 2016 Cohort…
Final Thoughts for the 2015-2016 Academic Year
The end of every semester is always a great time to engage in self reflection about your classes and projects. What could you have done differently? What have you learned, both personally and academically? The end of every spring semester seems to have more weight to it however, as it not only signals the end…
Things to Do in Charleston: Annual Charleston Outdoor Festival
The bird songs, ample sunshine and warmer temperatures can only mean one thing: the best time of year in Charleston has officially arrived! The months of April through November provide outdoor enthusiasts across the city various opportunities to engage in outdoor activities of all kinds, including some that are particularly unique to Charleston. As…
Always Learning Something in MCOM: Oyster Roast Etiquette
The oyster roast is considered a pinnacle Southern social event where people can come together and get to know each other in a fun and relaxed setting. I was lucky enough to attend the 2016 Annual Oyster Roast hosted by the Graduate Student Association at the University of Charleston, South Carolina this past March. …
Student Spotlight-Q&A with Brandy Francis
Brandy Francis is originally from St. Albans, WV, but recently moved to Charleston, SC to attend the University of Charleston SC – College of Charleston. Brandy attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV, earning dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication and Spanish. She currently serves as a graduate assistant in…
Student Spotlight-Q&A with Sara Allen
Sara Allen is originally from the Charleston area, but moved to Fort Mill, SC when she was in third grade. She earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Communication from Coker College in Hartsville, SC. While enrolled in Coker, she was a member of the Coker College Women’s Golf Team. She has since…
Student Spotlight-Q&A with Tim Rule
Timothy Rule comes to UCSC from Annville, PA (about 10 miles east of Hershey). He currently lives in Charleston, on the West Ashley side of the city. He earned his B.A. in Health Communication from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA. He comes to the MCOM program with multiple professional experiences, such as an Administration…
Lifestyles of the Intelligent and Studious
There is no glossing over the fact that graduate school can be hard and time consuming. Once enrolled, it is very clear that you are no longer an undergraduate student. It would be wrong to assume, however, that just because we are graduate students, we don’t know how to unwind and have a…