Category: Career & Class Readiness

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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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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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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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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Fulbright Recipient, Jess Melvin, and Her Journey to Success

September 20, 2023 by Grace Carman

The year is 2015, and in a middle school world history class, the country of South Korea is randomly assigned as Jess Melvin’s class project. Working in a group, she learns about the KPop scene, the culture, the customs, the fashion, and the food of South Korea. Jess was told of her acceptance into the […]

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Four professional development steps that won’t send you into a panic spiral

February 28, 2020 by bcsapet

By Ben Sapet Professional development is an elephant in the dorm room. We know we need to get ready for the job search, but creating a professional identity can feel inauthentic and bring up big, scary questions about life after college. Luckily, professional development doesn’t have to happen all at once. You can start small […]

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Surviving (and Thriving) in Honors 100 and your Freshman Year

September 13, 2019 by bcsapet

Emma Cieslik is a third-year Honors student. She is a history and biology double-major, with anthropology and Spanish minors. As a peer mentor, Emma teaches a section of Honors 100. She hopes to help Honors freshmen adjust to life at Ball State. By Emma Cieslik When I first started at Ball State, I struggled with navigating […]

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Find Support and Structure For Your Thesis Process in the HONR 499 Class

September 10, 2019 by Isabel Parham

The Honors College is offering the Honors 499 class in order to aid students with the development and production of their theses. The class is participation-heavy and work-intensive, meant for students who feel they would benefit from a more structured classroom environment while developing and producing their Honors theses. The Honors College is offering two […]

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