Kristen Martin

April 2014

“Once” in a Lifetime Experience

One of my favorite things about the Honors College is that students are presented with many opportunities, such as living-learning trips, to explore interests outside their majors. I love my […]

4.10.2014

March 2014

More than Meets the Eye

One of the trips I was privileged to attend was the one to the Museum at Duke University and to the Once play. The trip was absolutely marvelous and filled […]

3.5.2014

February 2014

Dashed Miconceptions of the Honors College Lifestyle

What is it like to live within the Honors College dorm surrounded day and night by all Honors College students?  My first thought about living in Garrett Hall was that […]

2.9.2014

Finding Female Inspiration: Bonnie St. John, DC Cupcakes, and Outstanding Alumni

Feminism used to have many negative connotations that we as Americans are overcoming everyday. To me, a feminist is someone who stands up for equality.  I’ve been called a feminist […]

2.9.2014

A Crystal Coast Get-Away

I attended the Crystal Coast trip all day Saturday, September 21, 2013. The group’s first stop was the Cape Lookout Lighthouse (via ferry), which seemed daunting at first, but the […]

2.9.2014

An Adventurous Start to Freshman Year

My first living-learning trip with the Honors College was spectacular! Post-Labor day beach time, historical adventuring, and marine life viewing would summarize our excursion to Crystal Cove, Fort Macon, and […]

2.9.2014

Move-in Madness

Once I graduated high school, I was incredibly excited to begin my college experience. I was thrilled to be enrolled in the Honors College, but I was anxious to begin […]

2.9.2014

October 2013

Literary Homecoming Opportunity

Thanks to the Honors College, nine fellow students and I just had the privilege of attending an intimate literary discussion with the extraordinarily fascinating author, Wiley Cash. Mr. Cash covered […]

10.3.2013

August 2013

Honors College Charlotte Adventures

It was a warm and sunny July day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte where incoming Honors College students gathered to test their courage against the rapids at […]

8.7.2013

Honoring the Parks

Students admitted to East Carolina University’s Honors College will begin classes this fall, but they began a commitment to service July 16 as volunteers at Umstead State Park in Raleigh. […]

8.7.2013