As graduate students, many of us find ourselves cooking more of our meals than we used to. Gone are the days of the dining hall or constant McDonald’s dinners. I know I cook for myself six of seven nights a week. One of the great things about Upstate New York is the availability of fresh …
Breaking news: grad school is hard. The workload is demanding, and taking breaks is important, for both mental and physical health. When I’m ready to put down the books for a few hours, my favorite form of escape is a hike or a walk in Syracuse or the surrounding areas. This fall has been a …
Going to graduate school to only take classes is a waste of time and money. When choosing where to continue your educational career, the best thing you can do is choose a graduate program that will give you opportunities beyond the classroom. Lucky for you, Newhouse is bursting with opportunities— which can sometimes feel overwhelming. …
I have been pondering on my first post for a while now (around 15 days at least!) and as I was scrolling through pictures on my phone today, I came across the one posted above (yes, the elephant above is now my pet). The photograph speaks for itself; elephants are the most loving and sensitive …
Fall is well underway which means one thing: winter is coming. If you’re considering Newhouse or already decided to move here soon, there’s one thing you must know: the weather…is not the best. If you’re like me, coming from an idyllic Caribbean paradise, the transition to a cold-weather environment might be especially hard. Everyone’s heard …
I remember my first day like it was yesterday.. And yes, I did also go yesterday. SU’s Best Kept Secret As I approached the double doors, I heard Photo ID by Remi Wolf playing in the distance. There it was, the People’s Place. Right in the basement of Hendricks Chapel — in the heart of …
I will just come right out and say it. I don’t hate “Zoom University” (what I call the online style of learning). I don’t. I have felt that the educational aspect of being online has not affected my ability to learn and the virtual world has opened all sorts of different doors and opportunities. There is more flexibility and accountability for attendance. I remember over the summer I …
With the sunny days of September behind us and the ever-looming winter blues fast approaching, everyone is retreating indoors. The call of Netflix and naps seems louder than ever as we enter the second half of the Fall semester. Before the winter gets underway, and its hot chocolate and movie marathons all around, why not …
One of the best parts of Newhouse is the school’s wide range of programs and degree tracks. While most of Newhouse’s graduate programs are one-year and professionally oriented, there is an exception: the Media Studies program. Media Studies is a two-year program, and it is very small, with only 12 students per cohort. As a …