I’m a second year graduate student in the MPA program at CofC. It’s awesome… I’m a lucky girl. Also, I am an Aries, I love Thai food, and baking, and basically food in general. And riding my bike. My Organization: A very brief articulation of events, from the beginning Once upon a time in…
Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
Plan early for a study abroad
We have one more study abroad post to share with you. Today, that story is my own. I was working away last Spring, trying to make sure we were sharing the news with students about upcoming study abroad opportunities, when it was suggested that I take advantage of the University of Southern Mississippi affiliate program…
The next RPCV, Ashley Schnitker
We have another guest blogger for you today. Ashley Schnitker is a master’s candidate in the Environmental Studies program. She is also part of the Peace Corps Master’s International program. Read on to learn more about Ashley and what brought her here to the College of Charleston. After three years in the “real world” I…
Studying the Ganges
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…
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…
Orchestrating a National Workshop on Coral Reef Social Monitoring
Bob Crimian is a master’s candidate in the Environmental Studies program at the College of Charleston. He is in his second year this fall and has recently started his thesis work on perceived changes in ecosystem services. The basis of his research comes from a restoration project based in North Charleston. In addition to being…
Adventures in India
The Graduate School received a generous donation from Dianne Culhane this past Spring which supported six students to study abroad this summer. Kimberly Ryan, a Master of Science in Environmental Studies candidate, used her scholarship to explore water quality issues in India. She was gracious enough to share her story and some pictures from…
Introducing a New Blogger
A new semester at the College means a lot of changes. Faculty and staff settle back into the school year routine, students take on new classes and experiences, and the campus comes alive again. For me, the new semester brings a change of scenery. I’m Crystal MacLean and I’m fortunate enough to be one of…
The never ending thesis
Megs has been the steady voice of the Graduate School blog for a little over a year now. Since June 1, 2011, she has kept us informed of various events both on and off campus, the awards of students and alumni, and news for the College of Charleston community. She will finish and defend her…
Guest Blogger- Brooke James Reflects on Bill McKibben’s Lecture
Brooke James is about to finish her second year of the MES program. An active member of MESSA, the master of environmental studies student association, Brooke has been very active in the environmental community in Charleston. Below, Brooke has provided her thoughts about Bill McKibben, who spoke during the College of Charleston’s inaugural Sustainability Week…
