Remember Ann-Marie? We shared the good news about her earning a Rotary Scholarship, and her time at the Center for Women’s Women in Business Conference. Well, we are back with some more news to share from Ann-Marie, MPASA’s Chair of Professional Development. (Or, as I’d like to say, the woman helping all of our MPA…
Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
Empowering Women
The Omar Shrine Auditorium in Mount Pleasant hosted the seventh annual Women in Business Conference on February 24. This day-long conference brings together women business owners and professionals for a day of learning, empowerment, and inspiration. The Graduate School of the College of Charleston provided three master’s candidates with tickets to attend this conference, hosted…
Inside the Graduate Student Poster Session
The Graduate School hosted its annual Graduate Research Poster Session last month with an unprecedented turnout of research posters. Jennifer Saunders, an MES graduate student has shared her experience as a presenter. The Graduate Research Poster session last month was a great experience for me. Working on a thesis or an internship report can be…
5x5x5
About a week ago, someone told me the importance of finding balance in life is to compare the stressful event of the moment against eternity. Is it worth it? Will this matter in the years to come? This question may be easy to accept but can be viciously difficult to live as you balance the…
Guest Blogger: Maggie Lally
I am pleased to introduce the final guest blogger of the semester. Maggie Lally attended the graduate conference in Tennessee. In September, I received a grant from the Graduate Student Association to travel to Middle Tennessee State University’s English Graduate Student Organization’s annual conference. My purpose in going was two-fold: first, I went for the experience…
Guest Blogger- Marine Tetrapods Fall Break Trip
I would like to introduce Leah Fisher, a student in Dr. Dave Owens’ Marine Tetrapods class. This class combines students from both the Marine Biology and Environmental Studies programs, and each year Dr. Owens takes his students on a trip. The Marine Biology Marine Tetrapods graduate class spent fall break traveling around Florida to see…
Guest Blogger- Music-The Common Ground: A look at Music in Social Media and Literacy
We welcome Kyle Brazell as our newest guest blogger. He is in is second year of the Performing Arts Education Program, and he has recently taken the initiative to start a student association for music. Kyle is the president and founder of the College of Charleston Music Association (CCMA), which is a student chapter of…
Guest Blogger- Rotary Scholar
I am very happy to introduce Ann-Marie as our new guest blogger. Not only is she my co-worker at the Graduate School Office, but she is also a phenomenal person. Her story is quite unique and inspiring. Have you ever wanted to continue your studies abroad but had no support? Ever wanted to devote more…
Guest Blogger- Bon Voyage!
Here is a (slightly delayed) follow- up from Lauren, who is now in Versailles! After accepting the Versailles Fellowship, I was faced with three main obstacles: obtaining my visa, conquering a basic level of the French language, and reserving a Parisian flat before my arrival. Mon Visa: The visa process was relatively painless, mainly because…
Guest Blogger- The Versailles Experience
I am happy to introduce a new guest blogger, Lauren Cannady, who is starting her Versailles Fellowship. Below is an introduction to her experience, and I’m sure there will be more to follow throughout the year! Qu’est que c’est? Quelle est The Versailles Fellowship? The College of Charleston maintains an annual exchange program with the…
