Citadels and Fish Shops – The Alexandria Blend

by Isaías Pagán de Jesús This semester I live in Cairo, in the heart of Egypt. I’m writing this from Hurghada, right on the shore of the Red Sea. As a sort of gradient between the two stands Alexandria, right on the coast of the Mediterranean sea.  My parents decided to visit me in Egypt…

Fulbright Alumni Panel: Focus on Fulbright Study/Research Grants

Monday April 7, 2025 at 12:15-1:15pm, Fisk 201 or Zoom – Register for 4/7 (Get 4/7 Zoom link) Join us for the final Fulbright alumni panel of the spring semester! This session will focus on Fulbright US Student Program grants for independent research abroad, but those interested in graduate degree enrollment abroad should also attend.

Get Ready for Wes Latin & Ballroom’s Second Annual Showcase!

by Zaynah Almasri The energy, passion, and rhythm of Latin and Ballroom dance return to Wesleyan this Saturday, April 5th, with two electrifying performances at 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM @ Eclectic. The Latin & Ballroom Performance Team has been working tirelessly to bring you a night full of movement, culture, and celebration—this is a…

Reporting from the Field: Wes Fulbrighter Daisy Montoya ‘24

The Fulbright US Student Program is the United States’ premier international cultural exchange program for US citizens and nationals. Through Fulbright, Wesleyan graduates can teach, research, or study in one of 140+ countries for an academic year. Wesleyan has been a Top Producing Institution with the Fulbright program for 6 years running. On March 29,…

Learn about Fulbright! Upcoming Alumni Panels

The Fulbright US Student Program is the United States’ premier international cultural exchange program for US citizens and nationals. Through Fulbright, Wesleyan graduates can teach, research, or study in one of 140+ countries for an academic year. Come to our alumni panel to learn more about the program and to hear how the application process…

The Success of Power of Language Week 2025!

by Zaynah Almasri This year’s Power of Language (POL) Week was a resounding success, celebrating linguistic diversity and cultural exchange. Hosted by the Fries Center for Global Studies, the seventh annual POL celebration, honored the Bengali Language Movement and International Mother Language Day while promoting multilingualism on campus. From February 13th to 22nd, students engaged…

A Semester in China

by Baron Fisher After 18 hours of flight time, along with a 12-hour time difference, the first stop of my fall semester abroad landed me in Shanghai, China. I was too excited to be affected by jet lag just yet, but it was disorienting to have almost 2 days disappear from travel. Going forward, I…

Discover the World of Language with the Linguistics Club

by Bre Jordan and Oleksandra Volakova Are you fascinated by language? Whether you’re a casual word enthusiast, a polyglot in the making, or someone who loves diving into the science behind communication, the Wesleyan Linguistics Club is made just for you! When Alex Mussomeli (’27) arrived at Wesleyan, he was surprised that there was no…

Ben Sheriff, Class of 2025, Named Keasbey Scholar 

Ben Sheriff, a white man with brown hair and glasses in formal wear, smiles at the camera while standing in front of a stone background.

By Kate Marriott Every three years, Wesleyan seniors have the opportunity to apply for the Keasbey Memorial Scholarship. The Keasbey Scholarship funds American students interested in pursuing an additional undergraduate or graduate degree in select universities in the United Kingdom. The Keasbey Memorial Foundation seeks scholars who demonstrate “academic excellence, active participation in extracurricular activities,…

Introducing the Spring 2025 Global Correspondents

 Isaías Pagán De Jesús Hola todas todos todes, السلام عليكم and hello! My name is Isaías Pagán De Jesús, and I am ecstatic to be one of this semester’s global correspondents! Who am I? I am a Puerto Rican-born, Arkansas-raised junior at Wesleyan majoring in Film Studies, minoring in Global Engagement, and currently studying abroad…

What’s In My Bag: Study Abroad Student in Paris Edition

by Rose Chen Hello everyone! I’m Rose Chen, an English (Creative Writing) and French Studies double major studying abroad in Paris for the Fall 2024 semester. Having lived in dorms both my freshman and sophomore years at Wesleyan, one of the biggest changes during my time abroad has been adjusting to living and being a…

The Seventh Annual Power of Language Celebration is Coming to Wesleyan– Save the Dates!

by Oleksandra Volakova The celebration of Wesleyan’s diverse multilingual communities, an annual tradition in the university, is just a week away. Join us in exploring various languages, cultures, and traditions, and enjoying conversations with like-minded people for Power of Language Week! It doesn’t matter if you know foreign languages or just thinking about learning one…