Welcome back, international students! Here’s Spring 2020 drop-in hours: Tues. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Wed. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Thurs. 3:30 – 4:30 pm Fri. 2:00 -3:30 pm If you have a quick question, need to apply for/pick up your social security card, want to have your I-20 signed or want to…
International Students
Meet and Greet: Nick Sng ’23
My name is Nick Sng and I’m a Freeman Asian Scholar from Singapore. My major is still undecided, but I’m thinking of pursuing a University Major in Human-Centered Design, combining courses from Psychology, Studio Art, Anthropology, Computer Science and IDEAS. I work at the Fries Center for Global Studies as a Media Assistant, assisting TAs…
Haoran Zhang ’20 nominated for the James C. Gaither Junior Fellow Program
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellow Program in partnership with The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately twelve one-year fellowships to graduating seniors to work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars who are working on a range of policy topics. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a unique global network of policy…
Student Panel on Applying for Fellowships
Written by Inayah Bashir ‘20 On Thursday, November 21, 2019, FCGS celebrated International Education Week by highlighting how students can use fellowships to develop international experiences. Using Fellowships to Build Your Global Experience was an afternoon panel featuring students who have completed the fellowship application process this Fall. Three student panelists and a student moderator…
Listening Table @ Usdan
Want to talk about your experiences as an international student? Come to Usdan and talk to the members of the International Students Advisory Board while enjoying FREE hot chocolate and cupcakes! All comments will be kept anonymous and confidential. Conversations with students will be used to better understand the issues facing international students to foster…
End of Semester Gathering
Come celebrate the end of the semester over dinner with the Office of International Student Affairs! Students who are staying on campus are required to attend this event. All self-identified international students are welcome to attend. We will have food, music and important information about staying on campus during winter break from OISA, ResLife and…
OISA Open House!
Office of International Student Affairs Open House Friday, November 22, 2019 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm North College, Rooms 023 & 024 Meet members of the International Students Advisory Board!!! Food and refreshments are available for attendees. Learn more about immigration services, resources, and training offered by the Office of International Student Affairs. Connect with new…
International End-of-Semester Gathering
Come celebrate the end of the semester over dinner with the Office of International Student Affairs! Students who are staying on campus are required to attend this event. All self-identified international students are welcome to attend. We will have food, music and important information about staying on campus during winter break from OISA, ResLife and…
Fellowship Highlight: Three Wesleyan Seniors Apply for the Luce
Written by Inayah Bashir ’20 with Magdalena Zapędowska The mission of the Luce Scholars Program is to enhance the understanding of Asia among future American leaders through individual professional placements combined with language training in Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia. Up to 18 fellowships are awarded each year. The program is open to U.S. citizens and…
Wes and the World Photo Contest Winners
Photo Contest at a Glance Total of 88 submissions 1694 votes cast 37 countries represented 64 cities around the world Thank you to the Photo Contest Jury: Antonio Gonzalez, Professor of Spanish, Former Director of Fries Center for Global Studies Alice Hadler, Senior Associate Director of FCGS, Adjunct Instructor in English, Co-Coordinator African Studies Ali…