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…
Meet & Greet: Inayah Bashir ’20
My name is Inayah Bashir, and I am from East Orange, NJ. I am a College of Social Studies major, and I am receiving a Writing Certificate with a concentration in Creative Writing. As the 2019-2020 Fellowship Assistant, I work alongside Magda Zapędowska, Assistant Director of Fellowships. Together, we plan events, create materials, and brainstorm…
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…
Travel Signatures for F-1 Visa Holders for Thanksgiving and Winter Break Travels
All first-year students if traveling outside of the U.S. for fall break you MUST have a travel signature prior to reentering the U.S. All F-1 visa holders should check their F-1visa and passport expiration date. Your F-1 visa must be valid upon re-entry into the U.S. Your passport must be valid 6 months beyond the…
Korean Festival
The Korean Cultural Festival is a collaboration amongst the three Korean Program Coordinators: Prof. Eun-ju Shin at University of Connecticut, Prof. Hyejoo Back at Wesleyan University, and Prof. Angela Lee-Smith at Yale University. Friday, December 6th, 2019 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Henry Luce Hall at Yale University 34 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven, CT 06511…
Summer In Italy: A Student’s Reflection
Hi, my name is Lexi and I’m a junior at Wesleyan majoring in Psychology. This past summer I had the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad to Italy for a little over a month during the summer. Through this incredible opportunity I traveled with a group of people, mostly from different SUNY universities as…
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…
Call for Papers: 3rd Annual Power of Language Conference
The 3rd Annual Power of Language Conference April 3-4, 2020 | Wesleyan University | Fisk Hall, 262 High St, Middletown, CT Seeking submissions and presentations on language learning and multilingual living The Power of Language Conference seeks to bring awareness to the many benefits of language learning and to promote the study of languages other…
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…