This is my last blog post of the semester! My sophomore year at Wellesley is really almost at an end. Next Wednesday is the last day of classes here. Then, reading period begins, which is our preparation period for finals. This semester, I have a final exam for my computer science class and final projects and papers for my statistics,…
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Looking Ahead
I cannot believe the semester is almost over. We have two weeks left of classes before finals here at Wellesley! The Boston Marathon, called MarMon here, was this week, and I had a lot of fun cheering the runners on; we were blessed with super sunny weather too. Class registration is also this week, so I am preparing for that.…
Realities of Being a Student
Happy April! April is my birthday month, and I am also excited that the month means that summer is getting closer. But, the reality of being a Wellesley student this month is that we are all currently swamped with work. I want to give an honest glimpse into my academics right now. My statistics class is taking up most of…
Take a Hike
Last Saturday, I had the awesome opportunity to go hiking off campus. The hiking trip was hosted by Wellesley College Recreation, part of the school’s Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics Department and organizer of outdoors trips like this. This trip was aimed at students who are beginner hikers. I learned about the event and quickly signed up online. I love…
When I’m back in Chicago, I feel it…
Happy almost April! I’m back at Wellesley after our spring break. I did not go to glamorous Miami or Cancun, but instead headed back home to Chicago; it’s basically the same thing as Miami or Cancun. Back at home, I first did a lot of shopping at malls and downtown Chicago with my family. I am doing a Wellesley-funded internship…
Happening on Campus
This is the last week before spring break here, and I’m super excited to go back home for ten days! Today, I want to share some things happening on campus and give a glimpse into current life here at Wellesley. Clapp Library Renovations Our main library on campus, Clapp Library, is being renovated. Renovations began this semester, and it was…
MIT Class Day
I want to continue my post from last week and explain what a day in the life looks like when I take my class at MIT! My class is once a week for three hours in the evening. I take the convenient school shuttle, called the loco, to get to MIT’s campus. On weekdays, the loco makes a stop in…
Cross Registration
I want to dedicate this week’s post to talking about cross registration! This semester, I am taking an economic history class at MIT, and this is my first time cross registering. First of all, the facts: Wellesley students can take one class per semester at MIT, Babson College, Olin College of Engineering, or Brandeis University. First-year, first-semester students cannot cross…
Tools to Succeed
Today, I want to discuss the literal tools we use to work here at Wellesley. I am referring to iPads, laptops, Surface Pros, pen and paper, and other work devices! Starting off, I want to dispel a myth: you do NOT need an iPad to do schoolwork in college. I myself do not have an iPad and successfully take notes…
Celebrating Traditions at College
Last weekend was Tibetan New Year, my second one away from home. Today, I want to talk about how I’ve celebrated this tradition at college and what celebrating traditions away from home is like at Wellesley. I am super fortunate to know other Tibetan students here at Wellesley and have a small community with them. To celebrate the new year,…