A graduate degree can give you a big advantage in your future career, and for many programs, the first step in conquering this goal is taking the GRE. Starting in August, the GRE revised General Test will replace the current GRE General Test. According to the GRE Web site, this new test will give you…
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SOAR 5K
This Saturday, July 9th, is an excellent opportunity to both get some exercise and to be an example for people with special needs. The SOAR (Special Olympics Annual Run) race was created last year with a small group of athletes and coaches who challenged each other to a 5K run on Folly Beach. The race…
Good Luck on Summer II!
Well, another summer school session is here. The Grad School would like to wish all students the best of luck in these next few weeks. We hope that you study hard but still find a chance to enjoy summer!…
Good Luck on Exams!
To all grad students taking classes this summer, congrats on almost being done with Summer I! The Grad School wishes all of you good luck on exams this week and hopes that you will find time to celebrate the end of your class!…
WakeFest
Water sports are seemingly growing in popularity, yet for those of us without boats or who don’t have friends with boats, we are really missing out! However, on the last Saturday of every month, Lowcountry residents have the chance to either watch or attempt a water sport at Carolina Watersports’ WakeFest. Held at Trophy Lake…
The Plight of Finding a Coffee Shop
I’m sure you are all familiar with Starbucks and likely have one or two drinks that you are willing to pay an exorbitant amount of money for. I love their Frappuccinos, and I try to justify the caloric content by getting the “skinny option.” While these are great treats every once in a while, I…
We Remember the Charleston 9
Saturday, June 18th marks the fourth anniversary of the deaths of nine brave Charleston firefighters. The fire started at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Sofa Super Store on Savannah Highway in West Ashley, and firefighters arrived on the scene just three minutes after the alarm. In the Sofa Super Store blaze, a loading dock fire…
Poetry and Open Mic Night
If you’re in the market to try a new place downtown, East Bay Meeting Place could be right up your alley. Located in the French Quarter on East Bay St. just south of Queen St., this quaint little restaurant has both Charleston and European charm. It has a great selection of sandwiches for lunch, hot…
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…
A Beacon Light
Join us this Thursday at the Avery Research Center for a presentation by recent M.A. in History graduate, Joi Mayo. Her thesis explores the history of the Immaculate Conception School and how it encouraged Charleston’s black middle and upper classes in the early part of the 20th century. This event is free and open to…