Category: Rachel’s Blog

A photo of Rachel smiling with her friend Esther.

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…

A selfie of Rachel and Pilar in a dining hall.

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,…

Screenshot of a list of student researchers including Rachel and others.

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…

Rachel and a friend sitting on some scaffolding.

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…

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