Author: Grace Carman

Recommendations, References & Reaching Out: Oh My – Part II

April 24, 2024 by Grace Carman

Welcome back, folks! This is Part II of Recommendations, References & Reaching Out: Oh My! In Part I of this series, we covered how to ask for letters of recommendation and references, but there’s still plenty more ground to cover. Today, we’ll dive into how to properly ask someone, particularly a professor or mentor, for a […]

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Recommendations, References & Reaching Out: Oh My! – Part I

April 10, 2024 by Grace Carman

When asking for a professor to write a letter of recommendation, serve as a reference, collaborate on a project, etc., one should follow certain etiquette protocols. While you may not have been told that these rules exist, most of them are thankfully based on principles of politeness, and this detailed explanation can help you ask […]

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Honors College Deans: A History of Honors Hierarchs

February 28, 2024 by Grace Carman

Have you ever walked the halls of the Honors House and wondered about its history? Have you ever thought that you were walking down the halls that house the oldest Honors College program in the state of Indiana? Have you ever wondered who spearheaded these immersive, discussion-based classes? Then come along for a journey to […]

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My Honors Class, My Story, and My Advice to Students: Favour Fadayomi

February 7, 2024 by Grace Carman

Favour Fadayomi is a freshman honors student with a major in Pre-Medicine, a concentration in Microbiology, and a minor in Chemistry. She is also a Whitinger Scholarship recipient through the Honors College. After finishing her first semester at Ball State, Favour shares the details of her HONR 189 class with Dr. Obed Frausto: Latin American […]

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Jump into this Semester!

January 10, 2024 by Grace Carman

It’s a New Year and New Semester! Welcome to Spring 2024! Whether it’s your first semester on campus or your last, there are many ways to jump in and make this semester one to remember. We gathered some great advice to help you get ahead, get organized, and get going on your journey through Ball […]

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Senior Thesis Features!

December 11, 2023 by Grace Carman

Ball State Honors College: Senior Thesis & Senior Project Features for Fall 2023! When Honors says that your thesis can be anything you dream of, it can be anything! Whether you’re writing a children’s book, student teaching, designing a theatrical set, conducting research, or crafting a website, we want you to accomplish your dreams! […]

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Honors Student Ambassadors- Who are They and What do they Do?

November 6, 2023 by Grace Carman

Have you ever loved something so much that you want to constantly spread the good news to everyone who asks? That’s the job description of our Honors Student Ambassadors! While they were formerly known as Student Assistants and could often be seen behind the front desk, with the changes in the Honors College, they’re now […]

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Student-Led Philanthropy Projects through the Eyes of an Honors Freshman

October 25, 2023 by Grace Carman

Freshman Chelsea Murdock has always been passionate about African American and Multicultural Studies and was excited to add those as minors under her Secondary English Education major when she arrived on Ball State’s campus. But to her, learning about these subjects just was not enough, so she enrolled in the Black World Studies colloquium course […]

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Spring Scheduling is Coming Up Soon. Have Questions? Look No Further!

October 11, 2023 by Grace Carman

It’s that dreaded time of the year: scheduling for classes. With time tickets opening starting October 30th, we sat down with Honors Advisor Sarah Haley to talk through some Frequently Asked Questions about advising and spring scheduling that students may need a quick reference for. Whether you are a first-year or graduating student, this FAQ […]

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What Does it Mean to be a First-Gen Student?

October 4, 2023 by Grace Carman

What is First-Gen? When applying for college or scholarships, there’s often one question that pops up, “Are you a first-generation college student?” While you may think the answer should be a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ the actual definition of what a first-generation student is, is actually less black and white. Students at some universities are […]

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