Since October 7, 2023—when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel—antisemitic incidents on American college campuses have skyrocketed. In a survey conducted shortly after, over 73% of Jewish students reported witnessing or experiencing antisemitism. Much of this was arguably from pro-Palestinian protesters. While many protesters framed their actions as solidarity with Palestinians, Jewish students often faced exclusion, harassment,… Read more »
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Thesis Season: Train Smart, Finish Strong
Growing up, I always loved sports. Whether it was soccer, volleyball, or tennis, I always wanted to be out playing on the field. But what I loved most about sports was the routine, structure, and discipline it took to push through when things got hard. Now, after completing my thesis, I see how these traits… Read more »
What Writing a Thesis Really Taught Me
When I first signed up to write an honors thesis, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I’d taken plenty of writing-intensive courses, done research before, and figured this would just be a longer, more formal version of past projects. I was wrong. Writing a thesis is not just an academic assignment—it’s a… Read more »
It’s Actually Not That Bad…I Promise
To all those skimming this post for a V-491 or V-499 assignment, welcome! Not so long ago, I was in your shoes, glancing over this site before class to have a semblance of an idea of what advice past thesis students had. If you’re anything like me, the thought of writing this thesis makes you… Read more »
The Ins and Outs of Finding the Right Advisor
You have a research topic and have a question in mind. Congratulations! You have completed an important first step. But… Now what? Along with your V491 and V499 professors, an advisor can help you take your ideas from mere thoughts to a fully developed manuscript. Your research advisor will be an essential point of support… Read more »
Accept the Challenge and Enjoy the Accomplishment!
If you are reading this blog, chances are you are considering writing an honors thesis as a part of your undergraduate studies. Let me begin by encouraging you to go for it even if you do not feel qualified. The point of the program is to teach you how to do the work, not to… Read more »
Writing a Thesis: 5 Steps to Success
Let’s face it. Writing a thesis is a huge undertaking. It requires time, effort, and hard work that will likely challenge you in ways you have not yet experienced as an undergraduate student. But at the end of the process, the feeling of pride and witnessing your achievement come to life is more than worth… Read more »
Thesis Writing Hacks: How to Make It to the Finish Line
If you are reading this, you likely are either in the process of writing or preparing to write your O’Neill Honors Thesis. While this is an exciting project to be pursuing, I understand that it can also be quite daunting. With what seems to be endless deadlines ahead of you, it can be difficult to… Read more »
The O’Neill Honors Thesis: The Last Thing Standing Between You and Your Degree
If you’re reading this, the chances are you are in the midst of writing your thesis or will be starting very soon. First off, Congrats! As you know, being invited into the O’Neill Honors program is an accomplishment in and of itself – you should be proud! Second, grab a lil’ snack and some water;… Read more »
Advice Blog: Respect the Process
As a senior, you are going to have many demands on your plate. As a CARI senior, you will have even more demands. Throughout the thesis process, I really encourage you to make the research process a priority — especially at the beginning. First and foremost, get over the need for perfection. Your research results… Read more »