Monthly Archives: January 2019

The 6 Stages of Literacy Life is crazy and ongoing. There are many stages in life in which one needs to go through. The same could be said for writing. There are many stages in writing to consider, but the … Continue reading →

When a child learns to write, they go through multiple stages to get to the point where they have readable handwriting and are able to use proper mechanics of writing. Along with the stages, there are average ages and grades that … Continue reading →

When I first started attending Longwood, I remember often looking forward to going home on the weekend. To be honest, my first few weeks of college were pretty hectic and a bit of a blur. However, I do remember wanting … Continue reading →

Writing is displayed in a variety of forms, whether it be a diary, essay, text message, email, blog post, PowerPoint, etc. The important thing to realize is that writing surrounds us. There is no escape from it. This means that … Continue reading →

When I first started my journey at Longwood, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew going to college would be a completely different experience compared to high school, but that’s really all I knew. Over the course of … Continue reading →

Last semester, I participated in a panel discussion for high-school counselors from around the country who were visiting Longwood. This is something completely new to me. I’ve made presentations in class, but it’s different when you’re talking to people who … Continue reading →

Photo #1 The fall was beautiful here at Longwood. A sense of security finally settled in as I finished up my first semester. Then slowly all those warm and toasty feelings began to dissolve like the colorful leaves outside my window. … Continue reading →

I am proud to say I not only survived my first semester of college, but actually did pretty well. When I say I did “pretty well” that means that I ended the semester with all A’s and a 4.0 GPA—so … Continue reading →

My name is Murriel Grimes and I am a senior Biology major at Longwood University.  This website serves as a compilation of my resume, growth, and accomplishments while at Longwood University.  Enjoy!