Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom). Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics,…
Category Archives: Academics
!Hola Amigos!
My name is Hayley DeHart and I just finished my first year as a graduate student in the marine biology program here at CofC. My thesis project will involve population genetics in sharks, so my advisor sent me to Costa Rica to attend a class in conservation genetics offered by the Organization of Tropical Studies…
Bon Voyage, Margaret: Versailles Program Fellow 2014-2015
Since 1994, the Graduate School at the College of Charleston and the Université de Versailles – Saint Quentin have maintained an exchange program that provides graduate students with the opportunity to teach and conduct research abroad for one year in the picturesque campus south of Paris. The Versailles program is a wonderful opportunity for graduate students to…
Graduate School Summer Orientation Tomorrow!
Tomorrow we look forward to welcoming our newest graduate students for the summer session! Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Venue: Alumni Memorial Hall, Randolph Hall Time: 5:30pm Refreshments will be served! See you all there!…
10 Lessons I Learned In My First Year about Graduate School
10 Lessons I Learned In My First Year Of Grad School 1. I might be able to still pull all-nighters but I do not nearly enjoy them as much. In undergrad, I’d have a genuine sense of accomplishment after I pulled an all-nighter. And I pulled several to the point it was the norm, not…
Finals Survival Week: Day 3
Guess what day it is? It’s Hump Day, which means Finals Week is HALFWAY over! Hopefully, you’ve been able to keep your mental and physical energy up using our tips from Monday and Tuesday. In keeping with this theme, our tip for today is about resting. You’ve made it this far through the week, but finals week is…
Finals Survival Guide: Day Two
Hopefully Monday came and went and today you are feeling recharged and ready for the rest of the week ahead! Today’s tip is to team up with a study buddy to keep your spirits up and your wits about you. Humans are not solitary creatures, and after consecutive hours sitting in the quiet isolation of the…
Finals Survival Guide: Day One
It’s that time of the year again, and each day this week, we will be posting a tip for weathering the storm that is finals week. So as you furiously finish papers, projects, and presentations of all kinds, take a break to check back here for some pointers on surviving the end of the semester. On…
Master of Arts in Teaching Performing Arts Info Session Wednesday- April 9, 2014
Master of Arts in Teaching Information Session on Saturday, March 22, 2014
I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. This song brings music to my ears. The words are so true. Are you interested in becoming that positive influence for students? Do you wish you could teach, but might have…
