by Nataly Huyhua At the core of Wesleyan University, a remarkable initiative led by Khai Tran, Wesleyan’sacademic support coordinator, and Diana Tran, a passionate second-year student, stands as abeacon of cultural celebration and community. The establishment of a Vietnamese LanguageTable, serving as a gathering for students to engage in conversation and immerse themselves inthe Vietnamese…
Are you interested in a career in public service? Is pursuing a career that advances the public good the way you want to make an impact on the world? If so, and if you’ve been building a track record of leadership experience, you might be interested in the Truman Scholarship.This session will discuss the campus process…
by Beatrice Oey, Chair of CCC Last Friday, on September 29th, our community came together to celebrate the enchanting Mid-Autumn Festival, and what a wonderful evening it was! The event was a heartwarming blend of cultural traditions, delicious mooncakes, lively karaoke, and entertaining skits that left everyone with cherished memories. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a…
Frac/tions is a digital magazine that aims to showcase the stories of Third Culture Kids (TCKs). These are individuals who spend the majority of their formative years in geographic and cultural transience. They may live abroad because of their parents’ careers or something else; they may have moved frequently or only once; they may identify…
by Kaili Shi, Chinese FLTA On a rainy Friday evening, the Chinese Program at Wesleyan celebrated the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing together students from around the world to savor delicious mooncakes and experience the warmth of this traditional Chinese festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the “Moon Festival” or “Harvest Moon Festival,” is one…
Anyone who’s ever tried to teach or learn a language knows that language learning is far from straightforward– but connecting with a community of fellow teachers can make all the difference. When the world shut down and classes moved online in the spring of 2020, Professor Wei Gong, an Associate Professor of the Practice in…
Every semester, the Office of Study Abroad selects a cohort of students who are currently studying abroad and who have studied abroad in the past. In this way, students have the opportunity to share study abroad experiences, during or after their time abroad! The Global Correspondents are students who are currently completing their semester or…
VIA is a fellowship program that offers groundbreaking experiential learning initiatives in both Asia and the United States, fostering cross-cultural comprehension, establishing collaborative relationships, and delivering life-changing encounters to our participants and the communities they engage with. VIA has programs in four different areas of interest, catering to a wide range of student interests. The…
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This opportunity is open to US citizens with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, seeking careers in the foreign service in international…
The Wesleyan International Education Week Committee invites everyone to submit event proposals for the 2023 International Education Week taking place November 13 -17! Deadline to submit is October 15th. International Education Week (IEW) is a national event, historically celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. At our celebration here at Wesleyan, we are committed to being collectively mindful of the…
