Life in the Lab: Kimberly Shorter ’09
Kimberly Shorter ’09 always knew that a white coat was in her future. Since childhood, Shorter had dreamt of becoming a medical doctor. But after conducting a research project with …
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Artist Transforms Stone from Michelangelo’s Marble Mountain
Mayo Mac Boggs has been, literally, to the mountain top of stone sculpture. For five weeks during the summer of 2008, Boggs lived in Pietrasanta, Italy carving marble that had …
Fashioning a Future in Interior Design: Danielle Leonard ‘06
“During my junior year, I worked part-time for an interior design firm, and was offered a full-time position upon graduating from Converse. The knowledge I gained at Converse in both residential …
Designing a Prosperous Future: Gabriela Vallarino ’09
“The Converse Interior Design Program was comprehensive and included aspects of historical restoration, interior construction, innovative re-use of facilities, building codes, ADA codes, life safety issues and ergonomics. When I …
Launching Her Marketing Career During Jan Term: Caroline Burnett ’10
Caroline Burnett didn’t spend January Term sitting in a classroom. Instead, she powered up her resumé by working alongside the team at local marketing agency Launch Something, helping with press …
Rachel Wilkes’ Internship at the Chapman Cultural Center Combines Passion with Business
Rachel Wilkes is a student of diverse interests – a vocal performance major, a tennis player. But as she contemplated her career path, she wanted to explore something new. “I …
Sometimes, the First Step is the Hardest: Varessa Henderson
“I decided to return to school and pursue my goal of becoming a clinical psychologist. After looking at Converse II and discovering what Converse has to offer academically, I knew without …
Vicki Neal:" I Love the Example I’m Setting for My Kids"
“Working in a job that won’t improve or give you self satisfaction is more difficult than returning to school. Take the first step. Get started. It’s not as hard as you …
Valkyries Soccer Hosts Haiti Fundraiser Dinner on Wednesday
Spartanburg, SC– The tragedy of the recent earthquake in Haiti reached all the way to Converse College’s soccer squad as it affects Freudna Mathurin, a member of the team who …