I am pleased to introduce our first guest blogger of the Fall 2011 semester! Like many grad students, Stephanie McCartney is entering her first semester here at the College of Charleston. However, she was able to get her foot in the door a little earlier. The Accountancy program just initiated a study abroad program, which…
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Guest Blogger: 2nd Lieutenant Schilling
When Adrianne’s blog came across my desk, I was immediately drawn into her post for a few reasons. The first being my complete gratitude for her service to our country. Her commitment is admirable, and to take on six-credit hours of graduate education speaks highly of her dedication to being a stronger, more intelligent woman…
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…
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…
State of the Student Body Address
Cross-Post from the Graduate Student Association’s Blog: Greetings, It’s that time of year again when we gather to reflect on last year’s many successes and to prepare for the new year’s exciting opportunities here at the College of Charleston. The SGA and GSA are hosting the State of the Student Body Address on Wednesday, January…
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…
¡Adiós, España!
This is the fifth and final installment of Tiffany Dixon’s (M.Ed.- Languages) travel journal of her time studying abroad in Trujillo, Spain. She’s seen some amazing historical sites, danced until she dropped in a discoteca, and even dipped her toes in “the other side of the Atlantic” in Portugal. Now that she’s at her journey’s…
Tiffany Sees the Other Side of the Atlantic
Can you believe we’re already at Week 4 of Tiffany Dixon’s (M.Ed.-Languages) study abroad experience in Trujillo, Spain? This week, she uses her undergraduate training in political science and Spanish to paint a vivid picture of the dramatic cultural shifts taking place in Spain, and she visits the stunningly beautiful city of Lisbon on her free…
Tiffany Travels to Andalusia
Part 3 of Tiffany Dixon’s (Candidate- M.Ed. Languages) travel journal continues. In her third week studying abroad in Trujillo, Spain, Tiffany finds her normally gregarious nature tested by conducting interviews in Spanish with strangers, and she travels to some amazing historical sites from Spain’s Moorish Period in Andalusia— plus, she sees an authentic flamenco show…