Author Archives: Reese Michaelson

Attend the National Collegiate Honors Council Civic Seminar on the Chesapeake Bay!

by Reese Michaelson

The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is hosting a Civic Seminar on the Chesapeake Bay next summer!

The Opportunity: This unique, ten-day field seminar offers a hands-on approach to understanding the complex issues facing North America’s largest estuary system. It’s designed to immerse students in real-world civic challenges like climate change, social justice, and the conservation of natural resources—essential issues relevant to both the Chesapeake Bay and coastal regions in general. This seminar is a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage in place-based learning, offering them a model to critically evaluate public issues and propose solutions that could apply to similar challenges in our own region.

When & Where: This seminar will be…

  • Over a ten day period, from May 31st, 2025, through June 9th, 2025
  • In Richmond, Virginia, and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay area

To Apply: Full details can be found at this link. Applications are due by February 2nd, 2025.

For complete information and contact information for any questions, head to the above link.

WePickle Charleston Is Looking for Pickleball Instructors!

by Reese Michaelson

WePickle - YouTubeWePickle needs instructors in the Charleston peninsula and surrounding areas!

Details: WePickle Charleston teaches pickleball in area schools and needs instructors and volunteers. They are currently interviewing for Spring 2025 positions.

Great Fit For: Students who are passionate about pickleball, possess excellent communication skills, and are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and love for the game with others. If you have experience teaching pickleball and are dedicated to helping others succeed on the court, they want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please contact Craig Massey at wepicklecraig@gmail.com or 843-860-7687. Find more details about getting involved here.

For more information, check out their website.

Submit to Duke University’s New Ideas Competition

by Reese Michaelson

Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is accepting applications for their annual New Ideas competition!

The Opportunity: They are searching for undergraduate students dedicated to exploring the different ways business can be a force for good in society. Current students in their freshman, sophomore or junior year are invited to share their proposal for how a company, set of companies or industry sector can have positive impact on a specific community, population, location, industry or the environment at large.

Submission Details: You are welcome to pick existing companies or industries or present an entrepreneurial idea of your own. Proposals should highlight any ways in which your idea will contribute to improving civil discourse and reducing polarization in society.

Winners: Ten grand prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Duke’s Fuqua School of Business where they will present their proposals to influential business leaders and participate in a live case study. Winners who apply to and are admitted to one of Fuqua’s one-year master’s programs will also receive partial scholarship funding.

To Apply: Click this link to find the application. Proposals are due on January 21st, 2025.

For more information, go to the application link or check out the provided flyer.

Apply for Phi Beta Kappa’s Key into Public Service Scholarship!

by Reese Michaelson

The Phi Beta Kappa Society is offering a cohort of 20 Service Scholars majoring in arts and sciences disciplines at Phi Beta Kappa chapter institutions (like the College of Charleston) a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship!

Great Fit For: Sophomores and juniors with a 3.5+ GPA who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, breadth and interdisciplinary depth, leadership, and service to others.

Details: Phi Beta Kappa is committed to highlighting the value of expertise in the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences in service to communities and to the nation. They see the recognition and support of Service Scholars as integral to these goals. Key into Public Service highlights the wide range of career opportunities for liberal arts and sciences majors in local, state, or federal government.

Additional Conference: Selected students are required to participate in an educational conference taking place in Washington, D.C. from June 25-29, 2025. This conference will highlight pathways into a variety of public service careers, provide a mentoring conversation matched to recipient interest, and offer other networking opportunities.

To Apply: Go to this link for the application and details. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. The Society will notify successful applicants by April 30, 2025. Membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society is not required to receive this scholarship.

Applications to Be an Orientation Intern Are Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you looking for a paid summer job with meaning and purpose? Are you looking for a chance to enhance your public speaking skills, teamwork skills and take on prominent levels of responsibility? Apply to be an orientation intern!

Qualifications & Expectations: A full list of job responsibilities and qualifications can be found at this link.

Great Fit For: Anyone interested in serving the College of Charleston by assisting the Office of New Student Programs with providing programs and services to new students and families as they transition to the College of Charleston and getting paid!

To Apply: All the information you need to apply can be found at this link. Applications are open until January 20th.

Have any questions? Email Stephanie Auwaerter, Director of Orientation, at auwaerters@cofc.edu.

Fun and Flexible Tutoring Opportunity for College Students!

by Reese Michaelson

Exemplary Capabilities are hiring motivated and organized students to join their academic success team! They work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond in a variety of subjects.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond
  • FREE food on-site
  • 15 minutes from CofC with direct bus route available
  • Fun work environment

Great Fit For: Any student, regardless of major or class, who wants to make a difference!

To Apply: Go to this link, scan the QR code on the provided flyer, or email your resume to valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com.

For more information, contact Valerie White at valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com or (843) 608-8479, or you can click this link.

MUSC Children’s Research Summer Fellowship

by Reese Michaelson

You’re invited to apply for a summer program scholarship at the Darby Children’s Research Institute at MUSC!

Details: The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for undergraduate trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment at MUSC at a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.

Great Fit For: Students with science majors considering a future in graduate school (MD, PhD), with the possibility in pediatrics.

Benefits: $5,000 summer stipend (with the option of housing).

To Apply: Check out the application details below. The deadline to apply is December 16th.

For more information, click this link or email Jasmine Ballentine at ballentj@musc.edu.

OVERVIEW

The Darby Children's Research Institute (DCRI) is the research arm of the Department of Pediatrics and the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. The DCRI is comprised of basic and physician scientists working together with a common goal to perform impactful science that can be translated for the wellness of children’s health. The DCRI is composed of state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students spanning multiple disciplines in childhood health and disease.

The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment in a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.

Information on the DCRI and areas of research can be found at the following link: https://dcri.musc.edu.

KEY DATES

  • Applications due: December 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST
  • Applicants will be notified of awards: January 7, 2025
  • Award Period: June 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTS

Document Specifications

  • Font Type and Size: Arial, 11pt.
  • Page Margins: No less than 0.5” on all sides
  • Document Type: Single PDF file

Required Documents/Files

  • Cover letter – Include what peeks your interests in pediatric research either basic or clinical. Do you have a particular area of interest? Are you interested in a particular DCRI researcher from the information provided on the DCRI website or publications? (1 page)
  • Personal and Scientific Background (1-2 pages) – Please describe your educational background in science, why you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, and how this would enhance or further your career goals?
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Recommendation (1 letter minimum)

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Combine all documents into a single PDF file
  • Email to Jasmine Ballentine (ballentj@musc.edu), Subject Line: "DCRI Summer Fellowship Program"

AWARD AMOUNT

  • $5,000 stipend

QUESTIONS

Sophomores: Attend a Session to Give Feedback to the Honors College!

by Reese Michaelson

Second-year Honors students have the opportunity to participate in the Honors College’s strategic planning processes!

The Opportunity: Your opinion is essential to inform actionable improvements to the Honors experience. At this time, we are interested in learning about your first year in the Honors College and your experience in our FYE course sequence. We invite you to participate in a focus group to solicit constructive feedback on your initial year in the Honors College.

Details: We will host two listening sessions moderated by Mr. Nick Plasmati and Ms. Bridget Alaniva. Each session is limited to 15 students. The sessions will be at…

  • 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th, in HONS 200
  • 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20th, in RSS 248

To Register: Click this link to sign up for your preferred session! This opportunity is specifically for sophomore Honors students.

We appreciate your commitment to ensuring the Honors College provides the best experience possible for all our students!