Research
Participate in faculty-mentored research at Converse.
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning Opportunities
At Converse, we value creativity, collaboration, and learning through doing — so much so that every student has the opportunity to participate in experiential learning at Converse. These hands-on experiences will grant you a unique voice in any job interview – and may entirely re-shape your vision of the world.
Travel & Study Abroad
Discover and better understand other cultures – and yourself.
Internships
Intern locally or internationally for real-world experience.
C3 Grants
Develop creative solutions across disciplines and cultures.
Model Programs
Participate in competitive simulations exploring international issues.
Faculty
Converse’s Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s Program Welcomes First Doctoral Intern
Converse’s Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program recently hired its first Doctoral Intern, Deneisha Scott-Poe. A Doctoral Candidate from Virginia Tech, Scott-Poe will serve as visiting core faculty …
Internship
Minor in Arts Management Opens Door to Full-time Job
Child and Family Studies major and Arts Management minor, Chloe Young ’22, began interning at Paint Love, a nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia, in November 2020. The Paint Love organization works …
Research
Biology Major and Faculty Present at 2021 INBRE Symposium
Ny’Kera Hall ’22 presented research at the 12th annual INBRE Symposium. Her work developed a multiplex primer for the detection of M. incognita, H. glycines, and R. reniformis. Her project …
Converse Now
Theatre Major Spends Summer in Ghana for Service-Learning
Brittany Long ’22 (Nisbet Honors) is spending her summer in Ghana! Brittany is traveling with the nonprofit organization 3GC, and this trip is her first time outside of the United …
Converse Students
Converse Celebrates Weisiger Cup and Scholarship Recipients
The Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Scholarship and The Weisiger Cup were created through a generous endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. Edward I. Weisiger (Agnes Binder ’63). Weisiger Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Each year, our Weisiger Outstanding …
