Just like Kimberly Ryan, Michael Griffin received a scholarship to study abroad in India this past summer. The post that follows paints a vivid picture of his experience. I hope you enjoy the reading. One of the world’s most important rivers has its start at a shrinking glacier high in the Himalayas. Together with…
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Travel Abroad this Spring
Our blog posts over the last few months have had an international theme. Alexandra worked in France, Kimberly studied in India, and Andrew started his Peace Corps Master’s International service in the Philippines. Working and studying abroad is an incredible opportunity and one you should consider while in graduate school. This spring, Dean Amy McCandless…
Teaching American English in France
A number of our graduate students traveled abroad this summer for various reasons. Kimberly Ryan recently shared her adventures in India. Alexandra, a Master of Arts in English candidate, also traveled abroad this summer. Unlike Kimberly’s study abroad, Alexandra spent her summer working in France. I enjoyed hearing her stories and hope you do, too…
The Graduate School Staff
After throwing one of the best parties we’ve hosted, we are sure you’re curious about whom to direct your questions now that Regan Fantry has left the campus. First, as a reminder, you can reach the Graduate School Office between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on the third floor of Randolph Hall…
Paying For It All
As many of you know, funding is one of the most important issues both current and future students face when attending or considering graduate school. As tuition costs continue to rise, more students are searching for alternative sources of funding other than federal student loans. For graduate students, two of the most popular options are…
Last Day of Exams!
Congratulations to all graduate students for completing this semester of classes! You should be proud of your hard work and should take some time to relax and celebrate. We hope that you are looking forward to all that life has in store for you, whether it is more school, a job, a new city, whatever…
Last Day of Classes!
Way to go grad students! You have made it through yet another semester. The only thing standing in your way of the sunny beaches of Charleston is the black cloud of final exams. For some of you, these are the last exams you will ever take, as graduation is approaching. For others, you have another…
Battle of the Theses
Does this comic paint the picture of your thesis writing endeavors? If so, you are not alone. You have likely faced an innumerable amount of deadlines over the past year or so. Deadlines you have set for yourself, deadlines your adviser has set for you, and deadlines the school has set for you. But alas,…
Columbus State University Graduate Research Conference
On October 25, 2012, Columbus State University will be hosting its second graduate research conference. The rise of globalization, rapid dissemination of information and increased interconnectivity have drastically changed the dynamic of everyday existence. What challenges will we face in this new world as a result of the ever-growing rise and distribution of technology and…
Suffering From Midsemester-itis??
If so, you are not alone. It is right before spring break, and you are more than ready for some relaxation. Whether you are bogged down with studying for midterms, writing papers, trying to work on your thesis, or trying to figure out what do with your life after graduation, you are not alone! While…
