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…
Meet and Greet: Kathryn Kopf ’22
My name is Kate Kopf. I grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and I’m currently a sophomore at Wes. Right now I’m planning on studying American Studies, IDEAS, and the Social, Cultural, Critical Theory certificate, but majors, as you guys probably know, are often subject to change. While I wouldn’t consider myself fluent in any other…
Meet Perri Easley ’23
My name is Perri Easley and I’m from Morris County, New Jersey. I am currently undecided, but I am leaning towards a History/Film Double major with a minor in French. At the Fries Center for Global Studies (FCGS), I serve as a Communications Assistant to ensure a smooth and flawless execution for all FCGS operations.…
Meet Lauren Shackman ’22
My name is Lauren Shackman and I’m a sophomore from New York, NY. I am a potential French and Art History double major. As a Media Assistant, I help with technology assistance in the FCGS Language and Culture Hub! Most of the technology and programs I help with are related to learning languages, which I…
Meet and Greet: Kyllian Pather ’20
My name is Kyllian Pather and I am a current senior from South Africa studying in the College of Social Studies. Additionally, I opened a University Major in Race Studies in Africa and the Diaspora and I am completing the African Studies Minor. I am a Media Assistant here at the Fries Center for Global…
Meet and Greet: Kiarah Young ’23
My name is Kiarah Young. I’m from Sacramento, California. I am double majoring in Government: American Politics and African American Studies. I am the LRT Digital Specialist. I work alongside Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret to digitize movies for professors. I also assist in recording lectures and editing them into full videos. I had prior experience with media…
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…
Meet and Greet: Sophie Taveras Shelley ’22
My name is Sophie Taveras Shelley. I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and am currently a sophomore here at Wesleyan. I’m pursuing an Italian major and work at the Fries Center for Global Studies as a Media Assistant. I help out members of the FCGS staff with preparing for upcoming events as well as…
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…
Sign Language Musical Performance
Everyone is invited to the SIGN LANGUAGE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE event on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 from 4-5 pm in Tishler Hall in the Exley Science Center, Room 150. Current and former students of American Sign Language, world languages, and the entire Wesleyan community are invited to attend a one-hour presentation of this unique art form…
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…
Meet and Greet: Caroline Bonnevie ’23
My name is Caroline Bonnevie and I’m from Boston, MA. Currently, my major is undecided, but I’m considering double majoring in Psychology and History or Government. I am also a Digital Specialist for the Fries Center for Global Studies. My work consists of taping lectures and classes, editing videos, assisting with the creation of e-portfolios…
Everything You Need To Know For Fall 2020 Study Abroad Deadlines
As the Fall 2019 semester draws to a close and students eagerly await their seasonal (and well earned) reprieve, the Office of Study Abroad would like to bring students’ attention to early deadlines for some Fall 2020 and full academic year programs. As students may know, the deadlines for completing Wesleyan’s permission to study abroad for the 2020 Fall/Year are…
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…