Author: Jena Schwartz

Fulbright Info Session

Posted on by Jena Schwartz

Fulbright_StudentProd-webDid you know that in 2014, four Hampshire students won Fulbright awards to spend nine months either teaching English or conducting research in Bulgaria, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand?

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 1,900 grants annually in all fields of study, and operates in more than 140 countries worldwide. Read more on the CORC website!

The application cycle for a 2016-17 grant begins this spring and culminates with deadlines in the fall of 2015. Come explore this amazing opportunity at the upcoming Information Session at CORC. Carin and Jena, Hampshire’s Fulbright Program Advisers, will review grant types as well as application requirements and timelines–and, of course, answer your individual questions.

DATE: Monday, March 2
TIME: 5:00-6:00pm
WHERE: CORC Office, 3rd floor of the library

Is the World Your Oyster?

Posted on by Jena Schwartz

oysterConventional wisdom tells us the world will be your oyster after you complete your BA. And while that sounds lovely, it may feel more like the world is filled with oysters. How on earth are you supposed to figure out which ones hold a pearl?

In other words, when and how do you begin to map out your first steps beyond Hampshire?

Contemplating this transition can be daunting when you’re deep into your Div III. But here’s the thing: It doesn’t have to be an either/or. Whether your Div III is research-based, experiential, analytical, or creative, the skills you’re developing and using during your final semesters at Hampshire are all applicable to preparing for life after graduation.

For instance, we’re guessing your Div III process requires you to…

  • Identify where to find needed information, materials, or resources
  • Ask questions and discover answers
  • Trust that every finished product is the result of many, many drafts or iterations
  • Create a plan while remaining flexible and receptive to feedback
  • Stay organized and on-task amidst competing responsibilities and priorities
  • Take care of yourself, especially when you’re stressed or overwhelmed
  • Reach out for advice, guidance, ideas, connections, and encouragement

Like working on your Div III, determining your post-Hampshire direction requires time, creativity, and support. You already have the necessary skills — and we hope you’ll also turn to CORC for help putting them to work for you.

Come on up to the third floor of the library for a workshop, schedule an appointment with Carin, Jena, Sharón, or Carrie, or just stop by to browse our library, check out our gallery, and have some tea.

And in the meantime, check out the Especially for Div IIIs page on the CORC website, a collection of resources you can explore on your own time and at your own pace. The world is your oyster. Let CORC help you crack it open.