Written by Alice Hadler In this time of social distancing, a very quiet campus, and a pandemic whose reach extends from down the street to the most remote corners of the globe and everywhere in between, we have decided to temporarily change the focus of the Wes and the World newsletter for the remainder of…
How Living Abroad Creates a Clearer Sense of Self
Written by Lexi Cummings A recent article published in the Harvard Business Review heralds the psychological benefits of studying abroad. In order to explore this claim, researchers examined the concept of “self-concept clarity,” referring to “the extent to which someone’s understanding of him or herself is ‘clearly and confidently defined, internally consistent, and temporally stable.’”…
What is the Truman Scholarship?
“The Truman Foundation is the nation’s official living memorial to our thirty-third president and The Presidential Memorial to Public Service. Created by Congress in 1975, the Foundation was President Truman’s idea. President Truman did not want a bricks and mortar monument. Instead, he encouraged a living memorial that would give life to the values of…
Fellowship Highlight: The Goldwater Scholarship
Written by Inayah Bashir ’20 The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming leading researchers in STEM fields and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It provides $7,500 per year to help cover undergraduate academic expenses. Wesleyan students have won the Goldwater multiple times, and we encourage…
I Left My Fulbright In Spain and Do Not Feel Safer for It
Written by Amad Amedy ’19 I woke up in my apartment on the morning of March 12 to a phone flooded with messages from friends in the US. President Trump had announced a travel ban on people living in the European Union. Suddenly a wave of panic and uncertainty overwhelmed me. I was in Barcelona,…
Student Video Testimonials on Fellowships Webpage
Written by Inayah Bashir ’20 In an effort to help students begin their fellowship application process with the support of our community, we have added a section called “Tips from Applicants” to the Fellowships webpage! In this section you’ll find four short videos featuring this year’s applicants for the Fulbright, Watson, and Luce fellowships, who…
Fulbright Feature: Amad Amedy ‘19
Written by Inayah Bashir ’20 Amad Amedy ‘19, a neuroscience and behavior major from Nashville, Tennessee, won the Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to Spain for 2019-2020 and is conducting schizophrenia research in Barcelona. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a federally funded program established by Senator J. William Fulbright after World War II to promote…
International Students Tax Information Sessions
For International Students: Even if you did not receive income, but were physically present in the US anytime in 2019, you must submit Form 8843 to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by June 30, 2020. To help you fulfill your IRS obligations, Wesleyan provides you with FREE access to the easy-to-use Sprintax Tax Preparation online software. Sprintax will determine your residency,…
DEADLINE REMINDER: Application Deadline for Pre-Approved Study Abroad Programs: March 1, 2020
Students interested in studying abroad with a pre-approved program for the Fall 2020 term must apply to Wesleyan’s Office of Study Abroad by March 1, 2020. In addition to submitting Wesleyan’s own online application, students must also submit an application directly to the provider or institution. Wesleyan students must satisfy all requirements and comply with…
Study Abroad Ambassador Program
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…
Wesleyan to Support Threatened Scholars
Wesleyan’s Interim Provost, Rob Rosenthal, and the Director of the Fries Center, Steve Angle, recently announced that Wesleyan has joined the New University in Exile Consortium (NUEC), re-joined Scholars At Risk (SAR), and is working actively with both SAR and with the Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) to identify and bring to campus a scholar who…
SOC Panel on Applying to Fellowships
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…
International Student Advisory Board: Listening Table
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…
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
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…
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
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…
Apply to be an International Student Orientation (ISO) Orientation Leader
Help the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) welcome the newest group of international students to campus by being an Orientation Leader (OL)! Orientation Leaders will mentor and guide new international students during their first few days at Wesleyan. Orientation Leaders also lead small group sessions, help manage events, including welcoming students at airports, working…