The summer before I left for college, I started to worry: what if I didn’t find my “people?” Coming from a rural small-town over 700 miles away, I knew I’d have to make Oxford my home, but I had no …
Visiting Emory FAQs
Are you planning to visit Emory University? Below are some frequently asked questions that may help you figure out the logistics of your visit: Whether you plan to visit Emory College (in Atlanta), visit Oxford College (in Covington) or both …
Finding Your Fit: A How-To Guide For Your College Search
If you’re reading this, then congratulations! You’re taking a big step into the college application process by starting your list of colleges to consider. Whether you’re a junior getting an early start (good job!) or a first semester senior frantically …
Oxford Students Spend a Transformative Summer in Spain
“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 …