Traveling, volunteering, managing a career, and navigating graduate school – it sounds easy, right? Not really, but Alex Cottingham makes it look that way. Alex recently turned her graduate internship experience into a full-time job, but it wasn’t her academic performance alone that afforded her that position. Instead, she’s been making the most of…
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Networking Opportunities in Graduate School
“When I first heard about the networking opportunities with the Advisory Council, I realized that the College of Charleston offers the ultimate master’s degree experience for communication students.” – Nina Rose, UCSC 2011 Networking. It can be intimidating, and as a result, many people don’t like to do it. But if you can do…
Stop by Cougar Mall to talk about a Master of Arts Degree in Communication
On Monday, September 25, the Master of Arts in Communication program will be hosting an information table in Cougar Mall from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Anyone interested in learning more about the MCOM program is invited to stop by for information and snacks. Two of our current graduate students (and CofC undergraduate alumni)…
Five Reasons Why You Should Get Your M.A. In Communication at UCSC, According to Current Students
This year’s program enrollment is comprised of 14 students with different interests and backgrounds: some new students, second-year students, recent CofC graduates, students who are new to the area, and some who have already been in the workforce for a number of years. No matter which category you fall into, the Master of Arts in…
Welcome to the 2017-2018 School Year
Here we are at the beginning of September, and the fourth week of the 2017-2018 School Year. That means classes are amping up and students are getting into the rhythm of their new schedules. Some of you, like myself, are still learning to navigate the rigors of graduate school (which is no small feat, but…
January’s Promise-Endless Possibilities
I’ve always loved January for its promise of a clean slate. The possibilities that the “new year” presents seem endless, like anything is possible and nothing can hold you back. I also get to buy a new calendar, which is always exciting. This January holds something a bit more special for me personally because I…
A Peek into the Life of an MCOM Scholar
Graduate students dedicate most of their time to their responsibilities, both academically and professionally. Every now and again though, we like to take some time to explore the world around us, outside of the classroom and our offices. …
Ask a Grad: Winning the Fight Against Burnout
October for most people means cooler temperatures, pumpkin-flavored everything, enjoying the changing leaves and preparing for the wonderful holiday season to come. For students, it means something a little different…midterms. For graduate students, midterms can be in the form of an exam or a paper but often times, regardless of…
Student Spotlight- Q&A with Erika LeGendre
Erika LeGendre is currently a second-year MCOM scholar. She was born and raised in North Charleston, SC and received her undergraduate degree in Communication with a minor in Health from the College of Charleston in 2014. Erika is also a first-generation college student, and will earn her Master’s degree in May 2017. …
Great Things Behind and Fun Things Ahead for MCOM
Welcome to the 2016-17 academic year! We’ve got so much in store for you this year, but I wanted to give you all updates about what some of the MCOM students were up to over the summer. The learning process for graduate students never stops, even over summer break. Our recently graduated 2016 Cohort…