There are so many paths available when going back to grad school. I really recommend that you take the time to talk with students who are in a situation similar to yours. Find out how they balance life, work, school, etc. Also, rely on your program director. S/he will be more than happy to help connect you with current students and alumni. There’s no reason to go at it alone.
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Happy Memorial Day
The College of Charleston will be closed Monday as we honor and remember the men and women who died protecting our country. Ceremonies and events are scheduled throughout the Lowcountry for Memorial Day weekend. Below is a list of events I have been able to pull from various sources including the Post & Courier and…
Special Topics Courses: Autism Spectrum Disorders
The School of Education, Health and Human Performance is offering a two special topics courses this summer. The first, Characteristics & Procedures for Individuals with Autism or Closely Related Disorders, has already started and will run through June 24. The second, Characteristics & Procedures for Individuals with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger’s begins June 2. This course, EDFS…
The Lowcountry Public Leader
Our Master of Public Administration program released its Spring 2009 newsletter, The Lowcountry Public Leader. Inside this issue, you’ll find: A message from the Director Goodbye to a good friend: The legacy of Dr. Bill Moore MPASA spring professional development event Make a difference for your MPA program MPA alums begin consulting firm PAs, environmentalists,…
The Application Process: Part Four
Application Requirements Each graduate program has different requirements for the application packet. Most require at least official transcripts from each academic institution you attended, a personal statement or admissions essay, letters or recommendation, and entrance exam scores. Grade point averages are strong indicators of your ability to manage graduate-level work. Ideally, you should have a…
Program Notes: Communication
Dr. Benigni shared with me some news on the students and faculty of our Communication programs last week that I want to share with you. First, you should know that we offer two graduate-level programs in Communication: a Master of Arts in Communication, and a graduate certificate in Organizational & Corporate Communication. Both programs are…
The Fulbright application deadline is approaching
Pop Quiz: Are you a U.S. Citizen? Will you have a bachelor’s degree by August 1, 2009, but not have a doctorate degree as of October 19? Have you considered studying, teaching English or conducting research abroad? Did you answer all yes? Then you can be a Fulbright Scholar! As Wikipedia states, “the Fulbright Program…
The Application Process: Part Three
Application Requirements Each graduate program has different requirements for the application packet. Most require at least official transcripts from each academic institution you attended, a personal statement or admissions essay, letters or recommendation, and entrance exam scores. Grade point averages are strong indicators of your ability to manage graduate-level work. Ideally, you should have a…
Sarah Latshaw is Awarded an NSF Fellowship
If I could give a standing ovation online, I would! Sarah Latshaw certainly deserves every bit of celebration for being awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship! Since 1952, The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 43,000 Graduate Research Fellowships out of more than 500,000 applicants. That’s only 8.6%! More than 20 Fellows have…
Are you attending the Charleston Affair?
The College of Charleston Alumni Association hosts A Charleston Affair tomorrow from 7:00 until 10:00 in Cistern Yard. Join fellow students and alumni as the Blue Dogs jam away on the Cistern honoring the Class of 2009!…
