Welcome to the MES Student Association Webpage!

The Master's of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) is a graduate student organization of the College of Charleston. 

The goal of MESSA is to enhance the graduate experience of those in the MES program through community and campus outreach projects that integrate the special interests of students with community needs, and through interaction among students, faculty, and friends of the program. 

All graduate students enrolled in the Master of Environmental Studies program are members of MESSA.  MESSA holds informal meetings every month, which are open to all environmental studies students and faculty, as well as individuals interested in the activities of the program or the organization.

Birds of Prey abound:

I was fortunate enough to travel to the International Center for Birds of Prey (BOP) in Awendaw a couple weeks ago with the conservation biology class. We were lead around by Stephen Schabel, a former MESer, as well as some of the other friendly...more

Hey Y'all!!

Want to let everyone know whats going on? We have a quick and easy way to tell everyone if you're going paddling, throwing the ball or frisbee around, or anything else, so check out our google groups page. Remember to let our fearless leaders know if you have any suggestions. Check back often as the calendar and other portions of the webpage are updated with new additions...