Write What You Read–Seriously.
This summer has been a whirlwind of self-discovery that started this spring. When I began my masters, I heard — from reputable source..
Printer’s Row Lit Fest: Book Nerd Nirvana
Since I’ve lived in the Chicagoland area most of my life, I can say this with great certainty: The weather in Chicago isn’t always the..
Surviving NATO
Preparing for the worst but hoping for boredom was our m.o. for covering NATO. Boring it was not, but thankfully, the weekend turned o..
A Very International Spring for Chicago
So what exactly does a grad student do all summer? Work. Write. Go to class or an internship, sure. But I also make sure to save some tim..
Good Mentors Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
Luckily, in Columbia’s graduate journalism program, you will be certain to find at least one professor you really connect with. Since ..
Graduate Assistantships: A Pretty Sweet Deal
Most of the journalism grad students I know are pretty obsessed with finding ways to generate two things: relevant work experience and..
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Summer Bridge Semester
So you’re looking forward to starting your journalism studies at Columbia, and you’ve probably read or heard someone talk about “Summe..
Advice for Future Grad Students: Finances
Besides the fact that I saw my face plastered all over the hallways, gently directing visitors where they needed to go and when, Admit..
Spring Break! Woooooooo!
Yes, you get spring break in grad school. Thank goodness.
But spring break in grad school is more of a working-break, though still ..
Spring Break in Boston
Come spring break, most of us journalism students are pretty swamped. We look forward to taking time to recover from the hectic pace o..