#AlumnaeAchievement? More Like #WellesleyExcellence Tonight is one of Wellesley’s favorite events….the Alumnae Achievement Awards! Every year, alumnae are recognized for their outstanding achievements; this year, it is none other than Tracy Orleans (behavioral scientist and public health advocate, class of ’70) and Eva Sommaripa (organic farmer and champion of sustainable living, ’63). Today was a product of serendipity. After coming in to…
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Going Home for Wintersession
I feel like this semester was deeply transformative. It was the first time where I really felt like Wellesley was “home.” I even packed a Wellesley t-shirt and my red Class of 2016 hat so I could show them off proudly to the world! I’m excited to go back to Wellesley and explore what this all means, and find…
Study Abroad Madness!
That time of the year is here….STUDY ABROAD PROPOSALS AHHHHHGHGGALJFA:KFJD:GJ!!!! What do you do when you have a deep seated interest in Political Science and Peace and Conflict studies? You go to Ireland to study the Northern Ireland Conflict!!!! ….Or you can be like me and decide that perhaps going on a 3-month Outdoor Leadership Course to Australia as an…
On The Importance of Good Friends
Something that they don’t tell you about making friends in college is that it is a difficult, stressful, and oftentimes heartbreaking process that will eventually culminate in something beautiful. Much like the adage “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled pressure exceptionally well,” it is both a deeply strenuous process as well as one so splendid and…
November Madness!
As a lifelong basketball fan (GO SPURS GO!!!!), March Madness is one of my favorite events of the year, but in college, November Madness is one of my, er, less-favorite things. In between midterms, essays, presentations, lectures, meetings, and the 4:30 p.m. sunsets, it’s easy to get lost in the fray. However, one of my favorite things about Wellesley is…
Happy Halloween! AKA, HAPPY ALMOST-DONE-WITH-YOUR-APPS, EARLY DECISION APPLICANTS!!!!
Growing up, I was always very excited about Halloween on its own. Dressing up, going trick-or-treating, what’s not to love!? But now, Halloween carries another, more special meaning…the anniversary of sending in my Early Decision application to Wellesley! “SUBMIT” At 5:54 p.m. CST on October 31st, 2011, I clicked the SUBMIT button on the Common Application, marking one of the greatest, scariest,…
Culture Shock is a Good Thing (I.e. The Blog Where I Talk About Food)
When I got to Wellesley (i.e. when I moved out of my hometown bubble and into a new one), I quickly learned that what makes a place special is its people and the traditions they carry within. Growing up in a predominantly Mexican-American community, I had never been exposed to the wonders of Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) and…
Amid the Midterm Stresses, Fun Remains
Hello! This past week has been, in short, awesome. From meeting Mary Lambert last Friday, studying all weekend for my American Politics midterm, to rewarding myself by attending lectures – these past few days have been great. Though most people would think that studying for 14 contiguous hours for three days is miserable, the breath of study materials as well…
Listening to the Rustling of the Trees
Pensive Lately, I’ve been awfully pensive – thankful for the opportunities I’ve received here (and continue to receive!) and actively mindful of the beauty of the world that surrounds me. Last weekend, my father visited campus for the first time since my family dropped me off for first year orientation. His visit forced me to confront who I was then…
Friends and Family Weekend!!!!
Friends and Family Weekend is supposed to be a time where the campus community opens up to students’ loved ones (as well as alums) and shows them the incredible experiences to which we are exposed to – including lectures, sports games, etc. Unfortunately, for many students, Friends and Family Weekend can be a source of homesickness. Last year, my family…