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One plus one equals two. The sky is blue. NC State has a rivalry with UNC. These are fundamental facts of our existence. However, many former Tar Heels, such as myself, have set aside their Carolina blue (at least for a while) to pursue NC State’s highly-selective Masters of Science Continue reading UNC Biostatistics Students Find a Home in the MSA Program
What better way to celebrate college graduation than to live in the Grand Canyon for four days with nothing but a sleeping bag, a change of clothes, and only the essentials? I decided to make this trip with my longtime friend to enjoy my last drop of free time before Continue reading 10 Tips for a Thrilling Backpacking Trip
Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality? No? Well, this isn’t Westworld, and I wouldn’t have expected you to. I certainly hadn’t until I decided to read Invisible Women. Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez explores the implicit biases that Continue reading Book Recommendation: Invisible Women
School size is often a key factor in a student’s graduate school decision. The small-school vs. large-school debate is seemingly endless. While smaller schools often boast small class sizes and close mentorship from faculty, larger schools tend to extol the benefits of countless academic programs, myriad campus organizations, and the Continue reading Small Fish in a Big Pond: Making the Transition from a Small Liberal Arts College to a Large Public University