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…
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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…