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…
Category Archives: Environmental Studies
Hey fellow grad students! My name is Megs Eichorn, and I am in the Masters of Environmental Studies Program. I am the new Recruiting Grad Assistant, and I am excited to be working with Niki to keep you up-to-date. If you’re anything like me, huge crowds of people can be incredibly overwhelming! But who can…
MESSA’s 8K for H2O
The Master of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) is hosting the 9th Annual 8K for H2O on Saturday, February 19. All proceeds from the race benefit Charleston Waterkeeper, a local nonprofit organization working to “preserve and protect the integrity of Charleston’s waterways by defending against pollution and contamination.” The race starts at 9:00 a.m. on…
Breathe.
It’s been a while since we featured one of our students, and to break the silence is Megs Eichorn. Megs is a Master of Environmental Studies candidate. Her post reminds us all to take a break from the multitude of deadlines that surround us daily and to enjoy the moments in life. Breathe. In writing…
Fellowship Awarded to Jennifer Hein
Congratulations to Master of Science in Environmental Studies candidate, Jennifer Hein, for being selected for the 2011 Coastal Research Fellowship Program! The South Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) offers this opportunity each year with the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. By encouraging research in the ACE Basin and NI-WB NERRs, fellows explore the impact…
From Graduation to Orientation
Below is a guest post from one of our newest students, Megs Eichorn. Megs is a Master of Science in Environmental Studies candidate. It’s hard to believe that one month ago I was about to start a whole new chapter of my life. Now I’m in it. Full force, no turning back. The end of…
NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship
Did you know that we constantly update Fellowship, Grant, Scholarship, and Job opportunities on the Paying for Grad School section of our website? We add opportunities that apply to every graduate program on a regular basis, so be sure to check it often! Occasionally, we receive opportunities that are so exciting that we post them…
Class Notes: Megan Prewitt Koon and Laura Swingle
Congratulations to Megan Prewitt Koon (’05 MA, English) on being named the 2009 South Carolina Independent School Association Upper School Teacher of the Year! Megan came from Furman University with a BA in English and completed her MA in English in 2005. She teaches 11th grade American Literature at St. Joseph’s Catholic School and sponsors…
Graduate Student Poster Session
Mondays are a rough day. So much business to cover – especially during a Monday Morning Meeting. Our office takes a long time to cover what happened last week, and what to expect this week. I thought for sure that this morning’s meeting was going to be short with only four staff members, but I…
One grad student making an impact
I admit it.I’ve selfishly held onto Nikki Seibert’s blog, A Road Less Traveled.Nikki is a full-time grad student in our Environmental Studies program, and fully committed to making a difference.She sold her car in July and picked up a bike and has been sharing her observations, friendships and experiences ever since.Why did she choose this…
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