Hi all, As the days tick down to Thanksgiving break, there’s a palpable buzz in the air. Conversations around campus are filled with travel plans, family traditions, and favorite holiday dishes. The week before break feels like the final push before a much-needed pause—a chance to step off the treadmill of lectures, assignments, and meetings, even if only for a…
Category: Anna’s Blog
Spring Courses… Already?!
Hi all, As I sit down to plan out my schedule for the upcoming spring semester, I’m hit with a whirlwind of emotions—mainly excitement, with a bit of bittersweet realization mixed in. This is the last time I’ll be choosing my classes as an undergrad, making the whole process feel monumental. Registering for classes has always been a season of…
Looking Forward to Thanksgiving Break: Family, Friends, and New Adventures
Hi all, With Thanksgiving break just around the corner, I find myself looking forward to everything it brings—time to relax, moments to reconnect, and the chance to be with the people who matter most. After a busy semester, I can’t wait to leave the textbooks behind for a while, head home, and just enjoy each day as it comes. Coming…
Facing Setbacks and Pushing Ahead
Hi all, As a student athlete, sports have been a major part of my identity and experience at Wellesley and even before. However, setbacks are a part of life, even for student athletes. While minor injuries can be frustrating setbacks, they don’t have to derail your progress. Here’s how to stay positive and make the most of your recovery time…
Spring Semester, Course Browser and Post-grad!
Hi all, The upcoming and highly anticipated release of the spring semester’s course browser this week brings a sense of excitement as I plan for my final semester at Wellesley. It’s a milestone to be selecting my last two education and psychology courses, which will wrap up my academic focus in these areas. I’m looking forward to finishing strong and…
Fall Break Recap
The time has finally come…for my Fall Break recap! For anyone curious what my trip to the Cape looked like, keep on reading! One of the big highlights was trying lobster for the first time at a local clam shack. I had always heard how amazing Cape Cod seafood is, so I figured it was time to give it a…
Fall Break: A Time for Rest, Relaxation and Running!
As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into the pretty shades of red and gold, there’s a special excitement in the air for the upcoming fall break. For me, this year is extra special—my last fall break as a senior in college. It’s a time to step back from the whirlwind of classes, assignments, and campus life to…
Navigating Senior Year at Wellesley College: Embracing Change and Prioritizing Self-Care
As a senior at Wellesley College, this academic year feels like both a culmination of all my hard work and a time to prepare for what’s next. The transition from a relaxed summer schedule to the structure of classes and campus life has its challenges, but it’s also exciting. I’m taking courses in both education and psychology, and it’s been…
A Letter to Junior Year
Dear Junior Year, Wow, you were no joke! As the semester is about to draw to a close, let’s take a look back at this year and reflect on the lessons I’ve learned and the growth I have made. I started this school year off in a different country, in a different time zone, at a different school having a…
MarMon!
Hi all, The best holiday of the year was just two days ago! Marathon Monday, famously coined as ‘MarMon,’ is a well-loved tradition and event that will forever be one of my favorite moments from my time at Wellesley. Every Patriots’ Day, which is the third Monday of April, the Boston Marathon takes place and is a wonderful celebration on…