Erin Spencer - All Posts
4 Things I Wish I Knew When Applying to Graduate School
On May 14, 2020
In Alumni Blogs, Careers, Research
While the path to college is pretty well defined, the path to graduate school is…less so. I decided that I wanted to attend William
Picturing Myself at W&M
On February 22, 2016
I got my first William & Mary t-shirt when I was six years old. My parents and I were on vacation in Williamsburg, and I
In Defense of Being Alone
On August 18, 2015
For the next month, I’ll be studying invasive species management in Fiji on a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant. Follow along with the journey. I
Welcome to Fiji
On July 27, 2015
For the next month, I’ll be studying invasive species management in Fiji on a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant. Follow along with the journey at
What I learned from rejection
On June 17, 2014
In Alumni Blogs, Careers, Research
I had my first big rejection last week. I mean big. The crushing, leaves you speechless type of rejection. In February, I submitted a
Dear Class of 2014
On April 30, 2014
In Other, Student Blogs
Think of your greatest fear. Maybe it’s something tangible, like spiders or snakes. Maybe you’re afraid of the dark or of losing a loved
What I want to be when I grow up.
On March 5, 2014
In Careers, Research, Student Blogs
There are three questions every college senior gets asked. You’re a senior?! How does it feel? Do you know what you’re doing in May?
This could change your life.
On November 18, 2013
In Careers, Research, Student Blogs
Have you ever faced a moment that might change your life? Do you remember the feeling? It’s a lot of nervous anticipation combined with
The Night Dive
On July 16, 2013
Follow along with The Lionfish Project on my project website, Facebook page, and Twitter, as well as the National Geographic Explorers Journal. I was lying face down on the