Academics

A Semester of Learning and Exploration in Cape Town 

By Sara Larson ’27 Academic Life Through the CIEE Arts and Sciences program, I have started my semester taking three classes at the University of Cape Town and one class with my CIEE program. UCT is a large university with nearly 30,000 students, so it has been interesting attending lectures with more than 200 students. At UCT I…

Looking for More Credits? Classes Still Open with a Global Focus

While Drop/Add begins, it can be terribly stressful to wager on which waitlists you might top, and which classes still have spots that will fulfill the credits you need. Here is a list of classes with open spots that highlight global studies in some way or another. Happy shopping! Artificial Intelligence and Other Digital Tools…

Keeping Cantonese Alive: At Wes and in the World

By Charlotte Li ‘28 歡迎來到我哋嘅家,香港。 Welcome to our home, Hong Kong. As the plane landed, those words in Cantonese filled the cabin, a simple greeting that suddenly felt like a warm embrace. It struck me how long it had been since I’d heard my mother tongue spoken all around me. Living in the United States,…

International Education Week Begins!

Tomorrow, November 14th, marks the first day of International Education Week 2025. International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Originally a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, IEW was developed to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global…

Crossing Borders: A Story of Survival and Courage

By anonymous The majority of people who are at Wesleyan are there because they have the privilege to be in an elite university. There is also a minority who have the privilege to be at Wesleyan, but they have a different story, and here is the story of one of them.  They tried twice to…

Call for Applications: Study Abroad in Scotland

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…

Calling all STEM Majors: Discover the University of Bristol

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,…

Taking a Break: How University Students Rest Around the World

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…