From Beijing, China, Tianxin Chen ’21 double majored in College of Letters and Religion. He described “critical analysis”, what he has learned through his undergraduate study at Wes, as a challenge for inclusiveness, emphasizing understanding, emotions, feelings and communication, and embracing differences. He adheres to the beliefs of maintaining creativity, vitality, and imagination in the…
Written by Rebecca Downer, Class of 2021, Earth and Environmental Sciences, she/her/hers pronouns When I initially thought of writing a blog post for Wes and the World, my first thought was to focus on the re-entry process when returning from abroad. Returning from abroad can be extremely difficult, and is oftentimes associated with feelings of…
Engaged Projects (CSPL/CGST480) are 1.0-credit, semi-independent educational endeavors. Students start with a topic or question that has some connection to their academic pursuits and/or to the world at large. They recruit a “Sponsor” who has personal or professional experience with their topic, and later they are matched with two other Engaged Projects students (their “Cohort”)…
Written by Gem McHaffey ’21 In the fall of 2019 I studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh through the IFSA-Butler program, which means I was lucky enough to study abroad right before the pandemic. As a senior, this has also put me in the strange position of having my last “normal” semester of college…
The Keasbey Scholarship is an opportunity for students in the Class of 2022 with an outstanding leadership record and high academic achievement. This fully funded program supports two years of postgraduate study in the UK, either for a second undergraduate degree or for a graduate degree at the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, or University of Edinburgh. This scholarship…
Global Voices is a multilingual website that shares news written and translated by an international community of writers, bloggers, and digital activists. It covers a wide range of topics in different languages, such as Arts & Culture, Digital Activism, Economics & Business, Ethnicity & Race, International Relations, Language, Literature, and Politics. What Is Global Voices?
The Fries Center for Global Studies is excited to invite you all to attend the 4th Annual Power of Language Conference to be held remotely on Saturday, April 10, 2021! The Power of Language Conference seeks to bring awareness to the many benefits and complexities of language learning and to promote the study of languages.…
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Written by Rose Griffin ’21 As a pre-med student, you may want to study human anatomy and physiology, gain clinical experience speaking with patients, and learn about different healthcare systems. At the same time, you may be interested in traveling to new places, practicing a new language, and getting out of your Wesleyan comfort zone.…
Looking to chat with a Wesleyan student who has studied abroad? The Study Abroad Ambassadors are now offering (virtual) peer advising appointments. All six ambassadors are eager to help you navigate the ins and outs of study abroad at Wesleyan. Whether you have questions about choosing a program, pre-departure preparations, navigating life abroad, or returning…
Written by Magdalena Zapędowska The spring semester is the perfect time to start thinking about applying for a national fellowship. This spring, we are excited to launch peer fellowship advising sessions. Fellowships assistant Genesis Garcia ‘22 will hold drop-in hours via Zoom at the following link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/s/92250822173. If you are a Wesleyan student or recent alumni and would like to have an informal conversation with a fellow student about navigating the fellowship application process at Wesleyan, stop by to talk…
