This week has been a pretty quiet week. I did all the normal things I do in a week. I am starting to get really involved with my classes. I met with one of my professors during office for the first time this semester and had a really fruitful discussion with them. I submitted my first paper of the semester and am working (procrastinating) on my second one. But all that is probably boring to you. Instead, I am going to share with you some of my favorite things to do in Geneva:
- Walk around lake geneva (eat at the Buvettes des Bains, I usually get their smoked salmon salad but they have tons of options), I also like to bring a book to read on the dock
- Visit the Botanic Gardens
- Go to the weekly Saturday flea market and find the weirdest antiques
- Watch movies at the Grütli
- Go to the Weekly Sunday farmer’s market and get cheap street food
- Visit the Center of Contemporary Art
I also know that some of you reading this are weighing your options for where to go for college! It’s exciting and nervewracking. Here are the ways that I made the decision to come to Wellesley and some of the things I considered before making my decision.
- Is this a place where I will see myself grow? I have grown and learned a lot about myself in my years at Wellesley.
- Is this a place that has support services in place (academic, social, financial, mental and physical health) for me when I need it? I have received a lot of support during my time at Wellesley, specifically from my dear friends and favorite professors.
- Will this place offer me opportunities that I hadn’t had access to before? I’ve visited four countries thanks to Wellesley, received grants to work in paid internships and met really incredible people.
- Is this place financially feasible for me and my family? Wellesley was definitely the winner in this category
- In this place, will I learn not only in my classes but from my peers? Sometimes Wellesley students do a better job teaching me about the world than some of my professors and those interactions are priceless.
I didn’t want to overwhelm you with considerations. There so many more you could make but these are the questions I asked that helped me in deciding. I hope it helps you too and I am looking forward to meeting you next Fall!
Until next time,
Laïssa