Pushing the Boundaries of Experimental Writing

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM

There is a multitude of opportunities to expand yourself while at college. Of course, one of the best ways to do this is through signing up for classes that you are interested in. I believe that college is one of the best places to try and learn new things. It is here that you are surrounded by peers who are eager to learn and faculty who are excited to teach.

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Topics: Student Experience

Faculty Profile: Dr. Daniel Welsh, Biology & Chemistry

Posted by Matthew Bruun on October 24, 2014 at 9:24 AM

Where did you complete your academic studies?

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College, my master's degree from Bowling Green State University, and my PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

What are your research interests?

My interests focus on two broad topics of fish biology: adaptation and breeding behavior. These are important topics to study because they are two key aspects when trying to understand how organisms and species persist in their environment.

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Greek Life Is Not What You Think It Is

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 7, 2014 at 3:08 PM

I've mentioned before that I'm involved in a lot of things at Fitchburg State. One of the things I am most proud to be a part of is Greek life.

It's funny to think about when I came to Fitchburg State as a freshman, I was sure of one thing; I was not joining a fraternity. In my mind, that kind of organization just wasn't for someone like me. I was independent and didn't need something like "brotherhood" or any of that stuff. It just wasn't for me. Now, having become involved with a fraternity, I cannot imagine my life without it.

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Growing a Global Network at Discovery Communications

Posted by Matthew Bruun on October 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM

John Honeycutt always loved making television. As a student at Medford High School, he was active in the school’s cable access TV studio, and figured he may be able to transfer the experience into a job someday.

“That’s what led me to Fitchburg State,” he recalled. “I didn’t know it was going to take me down this road.”

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Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness Retreat Was Great!

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM

This past weekend I was given the distinct pleasure of participating in the the third annual Center For Diversity And Inclusiveness (CDI) Retreat at Camp Woodstock in Woodstock, CT. CDI oversees the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Black Student Union (BSU), Asian Culture Society (ACS), Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and World Integrated Nations (WIN).

 

The center is expanding soon, creating Chaverim, a Jewish student society and Focus On Faith, an interfaith organization that looks to discuss religions in all forms. CDI is run by Jamie Cochran, a wonderful woman who always greets with hugs, not handshakes.

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Should I Take the SAT or ACT?

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM

SAT or ACT, that is the question.

Which leads to another question. What are the application requirements of the colleges you’re thinking about applying to? Most will accept either test score, but it’s definitely something you should look into before deciding which test to take. 

Let's see how the tests stack up: 

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Topics: Preparing for College

The Truth About English Majors

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 22, 2014 at 4:46 PM

Here at Fitchburg State, I am an English major. For a lot of people, that merits a few different responses. One of them is "good for you doing what you want to do." Another is "So when did you decide you wanted to be unemployed?" The latter annoys me to no end as you can imagine. Most people imagine English majors to skip around, quoting poems and drinking copious amounts of coffee/tea in shops. The reality is that Fitchburg State's English program is wonderfully quirky and educational!

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a College

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 16, 2014 at 11:40 AM

Choosing a college is a big decision and can be overwhelming for many people. Students want to make sure they are going to fit in, feel comfortable, get a good education and graduate with a degree that will help them get a good job when they enter the job market.

To help in this decision making process, here are 10 questions you should ask yourself when choosing a college: 

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College Has Prepared Me for Anything & Everything!

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 15, 2014 at 4:20 PM

Hello again! I am incredibly happy to be back and I look forward to everything that I will write about this year. I had a wonderful summer working at a camp that taught me so much and I look forward to bringing some of those lessons into play here at Fitchburg State!

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Studying in Queensland, Australia Changed How I View America

Posted by Matthew Bruun on September 4, 2014 at 11:06 AM

The opportunity to study abroad inspired David Farland to look for someplace to explore some of his personal passions and the unique opportunity to surf for credit.

“I’m very outdoorsy,” he recalled. “I like the sun. I like nice weather. I just thought Australia was a nice fit.”

And then some. The semester the electrical engineering student spent in Queensland, Australia, was nothing less than a life-changing experience.

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Topics: International Education

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