CUR Workshop for Students about the Graduate School Application Process

CUR Conversations: Preparing for the Graduate School Application Process: A Beginning
July 21, 2021  2:00-3:00PM ET–Sign up using the link above

Students will gain insights into what to expect in graduate school, how to best search for graduate programs, and the application process. The session will include practical tips for preparing multiple applications, approaching faculty for letters of recommendation, and funding graduate education.  (CUR is the Council on Undergraduate Research https://www.cur.org/ )

Exploring Grad School in the UK? TH!NKUK Online Sessions March 16-18

On March 16-18, a group of 34 UK universities will collaboratively offer a range of online sessions for North American students and advisors interested in UK graduate study.

TH!NKUK will be the largest scale event organised specifically for North America, bringing England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland higher education at your fingertips.

We welcome students and advisors to our general and subject specific sessions, and we will also be offering opportunities for participants to connect with universities in 1-2-1 sessions.

Registration for the event is open here:  https://gck.fm/punwe, and we hope you’ll join us if you have time and help us to spread the word!

What’s Included:

  • Academic Panel Sessions: these give insight into specific subject areas and involve our faculty
  • Student/Alumni Panels: hear from current North America students studying at universities in the UK, and ask questions about their experiences
  • General Sessions: Co-presented by university reps – are designed to give you information on studying in the UK and how to apply
  • University Intros: Each participating university will be offering a 10 minute introduction part of a group. Join these sessions to discover unique features and get general information about universities in UK
  • 1-2-1 meetings: the opportunity to book slots to engage with International Officers and ask your questions. You can find sign up information here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PfzWBqy_N4JYfBFiSlQje7auB-h4VY-v/view?usp=sharing

Personal Statement Workshop on Nov. 15 with Denise Shekerjian ’75– Register Now!

Learning how to write an effective personal statement for graduate study or fellowship applications is a vital skill! (And yes, it’s different than your college essays.) Join Middlebury alumna Denise Shekerjian for an engaging workshop to learn how to craft cohesive, persuasive, and memorable materials to support your academic and professional goals.

Workshop date: Sunday, November 15, 7:00pm 

Virtual, register here

Sept/Oct Info Sessions for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

The NSF GRF Program Office will be conducting a series of webinars in September and October for potential GRFP applicants and reference writers. Following are the dates, times, and registration links for upcoming webinars:

DateTimeWebinarMeeting Title(Meetings via Zoom videoconferencing)
Thurs., Sept. 24, 2020  2PM – 4PM ESTGRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #2GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #2Link to view real-time captions event #4577020 
Fri., Oct. 2, 202011AM – 1PM ESTGRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #3GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #3Link to view real-time captions event #4576849
Fri., Oct. 2, 20202PM – 4PM ESTGRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #4GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #4Link to view real-time captions event #4576856
Thurs., Oct. 8, 202011AM – 1PM ESTGRFP 2021 Reference Writers WebinarGRFP 2021 Reference Writers WebinarLink to view real-time captions event #4576969

Get more info about the NSF GRFP here: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

Three Middlebury Alumni Selected as Yenching Scholars

Congratulations to Sena Voncujovi ’17, Mika Wysocki ’18, and Yuan Zeng Ashley Tan MIIS ’18, LS ’19 on their selection as Yenching Scholars! Scholars enroll in a fully-funded interdisciplinary Master’s in China Studies program at Peking University, Beijing, China. Scholars hail from 39 countries and regions; 93 international students will come together with 26 Chinese students. Through coursework, independent research, and field studies, they will examine China’s past, present and future, with particular emphasis on China’s development and role in the world.