The Paw

Honors highlights, insights, and musings.

The Official Blog of the Honors Program at Bridgewater State University

Need to finish what you started? Here’s how.

November 13, 2018

By Marina Smoske, Editor-in-Chief When I started dating my boyfriend, any conversation about making plans together included him asking me, “When will you be done with your school work?” “What do you mean by ‘done?’ There is no ‘done,’” I’d answer. Three years, at least a dozen research papers and 0.65 Honors theses later, he … More Need to finish what you started? Here’s how.

The Power of Support: An Honors Program Success Story

October 15, 2018

by Danielle Clark For years, I was a lone wolf and accepted that fact. Every school year before college, it seemed as though friends entered and left my life. The only constants were my writing, family, and pets. A typical day for me in high school—especially senior year—involved going to school at 7am, walking aimlessly … More The Power of Support: An Honors Program Success Story

National Fellowships 101: It’s Time to Consider Applying!

April 27, 2018

By Marina Smoske, Editor-in-Chief Looking for opportunities to further your academic career, gain experience in your discipline, or travel abroad? National fellowships offer a host of exciting opportunities to students with a strong record of undergraduate achievement, and the BSU Center for Transformative Learning provides extensive guidance and support for students interested in applying. Located … More National Fellowships 101: It’s Time to Consider Applying!