Alex Vincent

University of Washington

I am currently a junior studying anthropology at the University of Washington. I plan to work as an archaeologist in the field of Cultural Resources Management. I served six years in the US Navy specializing in chemistry and radiation controls aboard the USS Nimitz. When not studying or writing, I do freelance archaeological photography, ballet, Irish Dance and spend time with my family.

Articles by Alex Vincent

Net Price Calculators Predict College Costs October 21, 2011 Students and colleges are seeing an increase in transparency when it comes to the cost of an education thanks to legislation requiring all colleges receiving public funds to provide a net price calculator to students and their families. NGJ's Alex Vincent reports.

Students Take Time off School to Pursue Internships October 5, 2011 A small number of college students have chosen to take time off from school to pursue internships in their prospective fields- and they sometimes find they're learning more than they would in the classroom. NGJ's Alex Vincent reports.

Work-Study: Extra Income and a Flexible Schedule September 30, 2011 Federal work-study programs give students the opportunity to work on campus for tuition credit while balancing a full course load and other extracurriculars. NGJ's Alex Vincent reports on students' work-study experiences.

Offensive Tweets Land Student Body President in Trouble September 19, 2011 Tweets sent from a private Twitter account recently led to impeachment proceedings against the College of Charleston student body president, Ross Kressel. NGJ's Alex Vincent gathers student reaction to the scandal.