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4 Things I Wish I Knew When Applying to Graduate School
On May 14, 2020
In Alumni Blogs, Careers, Research
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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
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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
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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
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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
Advice from a (somewhat) recent graduate
On July 9, 2015
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The first time I felt old, like really old, was when I met about twenty William & Mary students on the steps of the
What I learned from rejection
On June 17, 2014
In Alumni Blogs, Careers, Research
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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
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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
![People in professional attire meeting in Cohen Career Center lobby](https://wmblogs.wm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/careers-280x190.jpg)
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
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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