The Saint Andrew’s Society of New York is seeking nominations for their scholarship for graduate studies in Scotland. To be eligible to apply, a Wesleyan student must be: (1) a senior, graduating in May 2026, (2) a US citizen, (3) of “some Scottish descent.” Selection criteria include: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, and clarity…
by Caroline Mancini Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol is a public research university located in the city of Bristol, England. Around 25% of its students come from abroad, creating a welcoming, global campus community where international students can thrive. The university is renowned for its undergraduate research opportunities in STEM fields, including Physiology,…
by Zaynah Almasri As we pack our bags for Fall Break—whether heading home, exploring New England, catchingup on sleep, or studying for the remaining midterms—it’s worth taking a look at how collegebreaks unfold around the world. While the rhythm of mid-semester pauses may seem universal,the ways students rest and recharge often reflect deep cultural differences…
Juniors, if you a US citizen or national are committed to seeking a career in public service and planning to attend grad school, now is the time to consider applying for the Truman Scholarship! The Truman Foundation seeks to identify aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college…
The Fries Center for Global Studies is excited to inform you that, the application is now open for the 2026 Critical Language Scholarship Program! The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive language and cultural immersion summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world. Students spend eight to ten weeks over the summer studying one…
On Friday, September 19th, Dem Muasya, Executive Director of Kenya Education Fund (KEF), visited Wesleyan to give a presentation on the KEF’s work and meet with students pursuing the Global Engagement Minor (GEM). The KEF works to expand education access to underprivileged Kenya youth, by providing money and supplies for hundreds of children to attend…
“Study Abroad was a movie” If you’re currently studying abroad, and you have stories to tell…. submit them to our newsletter! Being in a foreign country, perhaps speaking a foreign language, lends itself to new experiences – be it amusing, exciting, odd, or silly. Whether you consider your story a study abroad “success” or a…
by Zaynah Almasri At Wesleyan University, we are fortunate to be home to many remarkable faculty members who enrich our academic community, among them Professor Sumarsam, the Winslow-Kaplan Professor of Music, who profoundly embodies the spirit of cultural preservation, scholarship, and artistic mastery. A world-renowned scholar and master musician of Javanese gamelan, Professor Sumarsam has…
Interested in applying for the Watson Fellowship? The deadline is coming up! Whether you’re a senior planning to get their application into this year’s cycle or an underclassman looking ahead, you should join the Watson Webinar on Thursday, September 25th from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. For seniors, this year’s campus deadline is October 9th,…
Each year, Wesleyan welcomes a group of Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTA) from around the world to facilitate linguistic and cultural exchange! While here, the FLTAs will help teach their native language to Wesleyan students while also taking a few courses themselves. This year, we welcome 11 FLTAs from around the world, teaching Arabic, Chinese,…
