Saturday, November 22nd marked the final event for International Education Week (IEW) 2025, sponsored by the Fries Center for Global Studies (FCGS), rounding out the week to include just about 40 events! Students, alumni, staff, and faculty alike hosted events to celebrate the various cultures and languages that make up Wesleyan’s diverse community. From events…
By Zaynah Almasri and Charlotte Li Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays in the United States that nearly everyone observes in some way, maybe because it carries no formal ties to a particular religion. And while some once celebrated this holiday in connection to the establishment of the American colony, as time has gone…
by Anita Deeg-Carlin, Director of Intercultural Learning Launched in 2021 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the Untied Nations (UN), the World Food Forum (WFF) is a “flagship event… that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment.” In bringing together stakeholders and interested parties alike, it…
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…
By Amalie Little and Erica Kowsz A little over a year ago, Debbra Goh (’24) graduated from Wes with a double major in Environmental Studies and Religion, and a minor in East Asian Studies to boot. She had been accepted as a James C. Gaither Junior Fellows in the Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics program at…
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…
I am studying abroad in Iceland and have somehow managed to set the regional record for most hot dogs consumed in one sitting (22) in the town of Siglufjörður – Jacob Weinsheimer ’27 If you’re currently studying abroad and interested in submitting an anecdote to the newsletter—be it an amusing story, something you’re proud of,…
by Diana Tran While returning from my Arabic literature class at Mohamed V University in Rabat, I received an email from American Councils, informing me that I’d been promoted from alternate to finalist for the Critical Language Scholarship program. I first learned about the Critical Language Scholarship around this time last year. I was preparing…
by Zaynah Almasri Have an idea for International Education Week 2025 (Nov. 17–21) at Wesleyan? Don’t miss your chance to be part of this annual celebration of global learning, culture, and connection! Event proposals are due TOMORROW — Friday, October 30, 2025! Already registered events include: Have something new to add? Bring your ideas for…
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,…
