Hello beautiful people, I can hear my mother laughing “Free-paper bun,” a Jamaican saying that refers to the end of holidays and a return to school. While my summer intern position will be concluded after this, fear not! I will be working at the admission office for the entirety of the year, so feel free to reach me at askastudent@wellesley.edu…
Category: Rachel’s Blog
Dinner with geoscience researchers
Hello beautiful people, Have you ever heard of the saying, “only make friends outside of your major?” Maybe you were like me, and didn’t know such advice existed until you set foot on a college campus. But, trust me, there’s some real magic in branching out. If you’re curious about how to expand your social circle, join us Wednesday…
Friends and food—the perfect combo!
Hello beautiful people, Culture is important, and my friend, Sophie, chose to share a part of hers with me through food! Last week, we went to Hungry Pot for Korean hot pot, just a 12 minute ride from Wellesley! I highly recommend this restaurant; it felt like an immersive Korean cultural culinary experience, as we essentially cooked our own food!…
New Month – New Goals!!!
Hello beautiful people, Happy new month! The countdown before the first day of classes (FDOC) has officially begun!! I have been reflecting on the mistakes I’ve made when it comes to goal setting for academics…and here are the ones I’ve fallen victim to (esp 3#): I set too many goals! This is also known as FANTASY PLANNING…it’s like I just…
The Playlist that carried me through the semester!
Hello beautiful people, “One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain” – Bob Marley. Whenever I put my airpods in, I get into my zone. Music has become my superpower, charging me with the motivation and strength to conquer every day. One song in particular is meaningful to me: the 2019 Soca hit song Famalay (Family)…
College Glow-up Guide: What changed since I moved to Wellesley
Hello beautiful people, Here are a few ways Wellesley helped me to level up mentally, emotionally and spiritually! 1 – More comfortable with speaking up in class Classes at Wellesley are discussion based, which encourages students to share their perspectives. I used to be hesitant about speaking up because I was constantly worried I would say the wrong thing or…
Learning Languages at Wellesley
¡Hola a todos! Here at Wellesley the academic experience includes learning a foreign language. This is because of Wellesley’s dedication to preparing students to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Learning a foreign language has been equally the most challenging and amazing experience as I entered into something new and learnt so much! This year, I’m learning Spanish,…
Inside the Imaginary Lab: My Research in Psychology
Hello beautiful people, As an economics and psychology double major, one of the most defining aspects of my Wellesley experience has been research through the First-Year Apprentice Program (FYAP). Since my first year, second semester I gained the opportunity to work with Dr. Tracy Gleason, the head of the Psychology Department, in her research lab titled Imaginary Lab. In our…
Off-Campus Café Vibes…On a Student Budget!
Hello beautiful people, One of my favourite ways to unwind, catch up with friends, or get my assignments done is by finding the perfect café. In the surrounding town of Wellesley, there are beautiful café gems that are all within a 20 minute walking distance from our Wellesley College campus. But let’s be real, going off campus everyday for this…
Hello from Wellesley!
Hello beautiful people, My name is Rachel Blake! I am a rising sophomore from Kingston, Jamaica, majoring in economics and psychology. I am going to be blogging about my life at Wellesley this summer and thought I’d take a moment to introduce myself! I serve on the executive boards of several clubs, like Ethos for Black students, Slater International Organisation…