What a better way to start a new season than to offer a brand new program. Together with The Citadel Graduate College, The Graduate School of the College of Charleston is excited to present a new graduate program: the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Middle Grades. Leading to initial teaching certification, the MAT in…
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The Dreaded Entrance Exam
I’m pretty sure that what holds up a lot of folks when it comes to applying to grad school is the dreaded entrance exam. Writing a personal statement and requesting letters of recommendation and transcripts is something you can do with relative ease. What takes the most amount of effort is studying for the entrance…
Graduating? There’s an important deadline tomorrow.
If you are a master’s candidate at the College of Charleston and intend to participate in May’s Commencement Ceremony, tomorrow is your last day to order regalia from the Bookstore. It is also the last day to order your announcements through Balfour. Be sure to talk with Regan Fantry if your plans have changed and…
I love [Charleston] in the springtime
Charleston becomes quite the hub of popularity each spring. Not only are the residents ready to get outside for some sunshine and good weather, but so is the rest of the nation it seems. Festivities usually kick off with SEWE in February, followed by the Charleston Wine and Food Festival. Some leave town for St…
Ping Pong, Air Hockey and a Hot Tub
Whitney is a Master of Science in Accountancy candidate, and one of our newest guest bloggers. I find that the most interesting guest posts come from this program, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. If you’re a new reader, you may want to see what Lisle had to say about…
Recap on the 8K for H2O
I was attending conferences for the better part of a week after the 8K for H2O, so I’m a little late on posting the recap. The good thing is, I was surrounded by energetic folks that have inspired a lot of ideas to implement here at the College of Charleston! One of the things that…
Don’t Forget Tomorrow’s Oyster Roast
Tomorrow is the Graduate Student Association’s annual spring oyster roast. If you haven’t purchased your tickets, you can get them at the door for $15 if you’re a student, $20 if you’re the average Joe. Tickets include all you can eat oysters and the ticket sales will benefit the Charleston Parks Conservancy. There will be…
A Charleston Affair
Spring time is in the air, and Charleston is busy with events. One of the most important events to happen at the College of Charleston, other than orientation and graduation of course, is A Charleston Affair.This gala draws alumni from across the nation back to The Cistern Yard to celebrate the graduating class each April,…
The Right Fit for an Internship
Maggie Travis is a Master of Arts in Communication candidate. As she gets closer to graduation, she shares her story of that one last requirement she had to fulfill: an internship. In order to complete my Master’s Degree in Communication at CofC I had to choose whether I would write a thesis or complete a…
Applying to Graduate School
Last week, I shared some tips on how to find a graduate school that fits your personality and your academic goals. This week, I cover the general timeline in applying to any graduate program. Below is a basic foundation of everything that needs to be done, stretched over twelve months. This is mostly to keep…
