BEACHES

BEACHES stands for Bridging Each Applicant’s Chances for Higher Education Success. Are you looking to pursue a graduate degree in marine, environmental, or geosciences? The BEACHES workshop, hosted by the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences and the Marine Science Center, provides students with access to the graduate school pipeline.

Marine Science Center

About the BEACHES Program

The 2025 BEACHES workshop aims to demystify the process of applying to graduate schools in the fields of Marine Science, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Sustainability Science, Ecology, and Evolution.

Workshop topics

  • Deciding on possible graduate programs
  • Finding and contacting mentors
  • Telling your story: CV and personal statement
  • How to navigate graduate school interview
  • The nuts and bolts of the application process

Panel discussions

  • What are the career paths in this field?
  • What I wish I knew as an undergraduate
  • Introduction to Northeastern graduate programs

Program Details

Application deadlines

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Award Notice: April 15, 2025

When and where

June 1 – June 4, 2025

Northeastern University
Boston Campus and Marine Science Center (Nahant)

Travel and Lodging

Students will be housed at Northeastern University, and meals, lodging, and travel are free for participants.

For more information, contact our program team at [email protected] (please reference BEACHES 2025 in subject line or email).

Student Testimonials

“I feel more prepared to compile application materials, and am excited to maintain relationships with faculty and grad students, and other participants.”

Group photo of students gathered together in front of a foggy cliff, overlooking the ocean.
A group of students gathered on a rocky beach. Two are displaying starfish in the palms of their hands.

“I want to thank you and all the BEACHES organizers for running such an excellent workshop. I’ve referred back to the documents you provided us several times, specifically the sample CVs, the powerpoint on how to email PIs and what to look for in a mentor, and the list of notable programs in marine science.”

“BEACHES has expanded my network of potential colleagues and collaborators and now I know where to turn for support.”

Students investigating a tide pool.
Students walking along path overlooking the ocean at the Nahant campus.

“The ultimate crash course in grad school.”

“BEACHES provided me with a large confidence boost, concrete skills, and personalized feedback.”

An MSC researcher showing marine animals in the center's touch tank to a group of students.

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