“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 …
This Month in Atlanta: September 2018
Decatur Book Festival Friday, Aug. 31–Sunday, Sept. 2, Downtown Decatur. decaturbookfestival.com Considered the largest independent book festival in the country, there is everything from live music and free food/drink samples to meet & greets with authors and book signings. Not …
Holistic Application Review
Going beyond test scores We are often asked by students how to make their applications stand out. Students want to know the magic number of test scores, GPA, or AP/IB classes that they need to take to get admitted to Emory …
Strong Personal Statements, Part 5: Turn a Challenge into an Opportunity
We’re sharing exceptional personal statements from last year’s applicants to illustrate that a good personal statement can be on a variety of topics, but ultimately, showcases the student’s character, curiosity, and voice. These statements, written by students now enrolled at …