Hi friends! My name is Shane Hansen. I am a rising senior perusing a BPhil in Neurolinguistics and a BS in Chemistry. I am also working toward a Conceptual Foundations of Medicine certificate and a transcript distinction in Learning Sciences. In terms of the future, I am still a bit undecided. I have identified as…
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Learning Through Teaching
This fellowship experience is not my first time working with Dr. Barry. In fact, I’ve been his TA twice before, once for this same class (Statics) and once for Introduction to Thermodynamics. Before ever working with Dr. Barry, I was his student in Statics and then again the following spring in both Thermo and Circuits….
I Did It! – My BPhil Defense and Future Research Endeavors
As the fall semester draws to a close, most seniors completing BPhil theses are just starting the research portion of their projects. Meanwhile, I just successfully defended my BPhil thesis and I would like to share my reflection on the BPhil process for those who are starting to embark on the later portion of this…
Why I Decided to Pursue a BPhil (and Why You Should Too!)
Before taking on my BPhil project, I conducted research in the Kids’ Thinking (KiT) Lab as part of the Summer 2020 Brackenridge Fellowship and for Directed Research credits. I thought I knew how much work went into conducting a research project following these opportunities, but completing a BPhil is truly a graduate-level undertaking! I completed…
Introducing Me!
Hi everyone! My name is Chelsea Carver and I am a senior at Pitt. I am on track to graduate with a BPhil and Honors in Psychology, as well as a Chemistry Minor and Certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Additionally, I am part of the School of Dental Medicine’s Guaranteed Admissions Program and my…
Accomplishments of All Sizes
I have not had one specific accomplishment that encompasses my work here at Pitt. Instead, I have allowed myself to integrate into the Pitt community in different ways and made many more accomplishments every single day that makes me a better student. I am a person who is passionate about more experiences than just…
Advice
College is a time for you to grow and develop as an individual. When picking your college, you must follow what you as an individual wish to achieve, and not follow external forces. In my college search I knew I wanted a community that was passionate about school, but also passionate about becoming involved in…
Involvement
I have always strived to be involved outside of the classroom as I have found this has fulfilled a need to interact with my community and also engage more with my own interests. At Pitt I currently serve as an officer and coach for the Panther CrossFit club, serve as a Make the Magic coordinator…
College Advice From an Outgoing Senior
As my fourth year at Pitt comes to a close, I continue to notice new things about campus. One degree’s duration was not enough to fully unfold the city. Although I worry I will leave still a virtual stranger, I know that’s not the case given the community I found while here. Looking back, I…
Find your home away from home
A bunch of blogs on the internet explain the factors people need to consider while choosing a university to attend. A lot of these are great, but I think a lot of them don’t give great advice to someone who can’t attend a campus tour and get a feel of the school. I was in…