“How was the travel course to Spain?” A simple question, yet impossible to answer in the confines of casual conversation. Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to travel to Spain with students enrolled in Professor Shannon’s …
Summer Research with the Oxford SURE Program
What did I research this summer? This summer I participated in the SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Program with Dr. Michael Martin. We researched the population genetic structure of the lichen grasshopper (Trimerotropis saxatilis). This species is endemic to rock …
Four Things I Learned from Oxford SURE Program
Oxford College’s small, academically intensive environment encouraged me to explore my academic interests and passions. One of the most rewarding experiences for me at Oxford was interacting with professors outside of the classroom. During my first semester of Organic Chemistry …
FAQs for an Emory Tour Guide
I chose to attend Emory because of my tour guide during my visit to campus a year and a half ago. Vibrant, involved, and excited about Emory, my tour guide introduced me to the academic resources and diverse organizations on …
Sweat and Smiles- Takeaways from my Medical Service Trip to Honduras
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi Over the past week, I was fortunate to participate in a life-changing medical service trip to the lush green hills of the …