Despite uncertainties, the Office of Study Abroad hosted a well attended pre-departure orientation for Fall 2020On Wednesday May 6, the Office of Study Abroad hosted a virtual pre-departure orientation for students planning to study abroad for the fall semester. The orientation covered Wesleyan-specific considerations and items such as health and safety practices, acclimating to a…
Introducing the Wesleyan Study Abroad Ambassador Program! This brand new program gives study abroad returnees an opportunity to share their international experiences and support their fellow students in a meaningful way. In-person and virtual info sessions about the program will take place on Tuesday, March 3. RSVP here. Study Abroad Ambassadors will work closely with…
Contributed by Inayah Bashir ’20 On Wednesday, February 12, a few students of color gathered at the Resource Center for a panel discussion about the process of applying to fellowships. The event was co-sponsored by the Fries Center for Global Studies. Three women of color who are current fellowship applicants spoke candidly about their experience…
February 27th 12-2 @ Usdan University Center Come one come all, the International Student Advisory Board is hosting its first listening table of the semester! Anyone who wants to voice concerns, ask questions, or simply have a conversation about what Wesleyan is doing for international students are encouraged to attend! All comments will be kept…
Monday, March 2, 12:15-1:15 p.m. @ Gordon Career Center Each session is limited to 15 students. First come, first served. Registration not required. Intended Audience: Classes of 2020 and 2021 F-1 visa holders who wish to work in the United States after graduation Session Description: This workshop will cover: 1) OPT eligibility, 2) a step-by-step…
Wednesday, February 26, 12:15-1:15 p.m. @ Gordon Career Center Wednesday, March 25, 5:00-6:00 p.m. @ Gordon Career Center Each session is limited to 20 students. First come, first served. Registration not required. Intended Audience: Classes of 2022 and 2021 F-1 visa holders who intend to work off-campus in the United States during Summer 2020 Session…
Tuesday, March 3, 5:00-6:00 p.m. @ Gorden Career Center Monday, April, 6, 12:15-1:15 p.m. @ Gorden Career Center The two sessions are exactly the same. You only need to attend one. Each session is limited to 30 students. Registration on Handshake is required. Intended Audience: Class of 2020 F-1 visa holders who have plans…
Film Screening and talk with Director Iryna Tsilyk and Producer Anna Kapustina Sundance Best Director World Documentary Cinema Award 2020 Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. Powell Family Cinema College of Film and the Moving Image, Wesleyan University The event is FREE! A feature-length debut by Iryna Tsilyk that follows a family living on the front lines in Donbas…
WesInAction is a group of Wesleyan students concerned about the Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) and its impact on the Wesleyan community. Students who are involved in this project include Huiqin Hu ’20, Maria Tan ’22, Oliver Cho ’22, Shaoxuan Tian ’22, Shuo Wang ’20, Linus Mao ’23, Sanni Zhang ’22, Tianxin Chen ’21, Zhuo Chen ’20, Jinjia…
Join representatives from the Office of Study Abroad, Financial Aid, and the Wesleyan Resource Center to learn about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting for your study abroad experience.RSVP Here! Wesleyan University and the Office of Study Abroad believe meaningful cross-cultural experience to be an integral part of a liberal arts education. As such, studying abroad is considered an essential component of achieving the intercultural expertise…
