The Office of International Affairs (OISA) has received many questions about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to replace Duration of Status and how it might affect international students. What is Duration of Status? International students have a certain amount of time to complete their degree programs and return to their countries. When a…
My name is Perri Easley (Class of 2023) and I’m from Morris County, New Jersey. I am currently undecided, but I am leaning towards an American Studies/French Double major with a minor in Film. At the Fries Center for Global Studies (FCGS), I serve as a Communications Assistant to ensure a smooth and flawless execution…
The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) welcomes their new SEVIS Coordinator, Angela Hickman. Angela joined the OISA team in the fall semester, most recently serving as the International Student Coordinator at HB Studio in New York. She will be advising Wesleyan’s international students on immigration topics, creating and maintaining their records in the Student…
The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) is looking to hire up to 10 Orientation Leaders (OLs) for the Spring 2021 International Student Orientation. This opportunity is open to ALL Wesleyan undergraduate students. One does not have to be an international student to apply for this position. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday,…
The Freeman Asian Association and Academic Peer Advisors with support from the Gordon Career Center and OISA are working to form a peer to peer panel for international students about navigating various summer experiences in the U.S. and globally. We want to best tailor this upcoming event to your specific needs and want to hear…
While it’s unclear at this point when study abroad may resume, students who are hoping to study abroad during their undergraduate experience are encouraged to use this time to consider their options and possible next steps. One of the best ways for students to understand the study abroad process is by speaking with a fellow…
Due to ongoing travel, academic, and health and safety factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the University has made the difficult decision to suspend study abroad again for spring 2021. This includes our programs in Paris, Bologna, and Madrid, as well as programs run by other institutions or organizations in which Wesleyan students participate. For…
Five exciting courses are being offered this spring as part of the Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) initiative. All five will give students the opportunity to explore topics using languages other than English – each of them in really creative ways. One course is focused on the art of translation, specifically between Arabic…
My name is Jackie Garcia and I am currently a junior at Wesleyan University. I am originally from Los Angeles, California. I am majoring in American Studies with a concentration in Race and Ethnicity as well as Latin American Studies with a concentration in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures. This year, I am working with Natalia…
My name is Sanni Zhang. I’m an international student from Zhengzhou, China. Fun Fact– my hometown is the cradle of the famous Shaolin Kungfu. I currently double major in Psychology and Science in Society. Working at Fries Center for Global Studies as a global marketing intern, my responsibilities include editing and posting on FCGS social…
