Hey everyone! I can’t actually believe that it’s already December, time really does fly by. I am officially done with classes (yay!), and my exams start next week (nay!). I have loved my experience here so much, but I feel ready to go home and then back to Wellesley soon. Speaking of that, today I decided to tell you some…
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An exciting week on campus: Solar Eclipse and the Ruhlman Conference
Hey everyone! It has been a really eventful and exciting week on campus. On Monday we experienced a partial eclipse, which was really exciting. There was an event at our observatory where they were giving out special glasses to look at the sun. And I’m not exaggerating when I say that there were hundreds of people there, both Wellesley students,…
Thanksgiving Break on Campus
Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a nice and stress-free Thanksgiving break if you celebrate that holiday. As I am an international student, I didn’t grow up with this holiday. So, this month was only the second time I ever celebrated it. I know that the origins of this holiday are complicated, but I do think that a holiday that…
First-year orientation through the eyes of a sophomore!
I remember my New Students Orientation last year and how excited I was for it. I was excited to move in, to meet my neighbors, classmates, people in general, and to start my college experience. I had an incredible time throughout that week last year, so I knew that I wanted to be a part of it again this year,…
I’m Back!
Hello everyone! My name is Vyara (she/her), and I’m once again one of your student bloggers! I’m an international student from Bulgaria, a current sophomore (it feels weird saying that instead of “I’m a freshman!”), and I’m a future physics major. My hobbies include reading, listening to music, and scrolling through Pinterest (yes, that does sound a bit boring on…
Pre-Orientation – 26Aug2016
Today is move in day for new students!!! I woke up to the sound of excited families carrying couches and mattress pads down the hallway. I’m pretty settled in since I moved in last Friday – I’ve been on campus for a while now going through Student Leader Training, and then helping carry out Pre-Orientation or International Student Orientation between Wednesday…
A Busy, Beautiful Weekend
MY WEEKEND WAS AMAZING Slater Culture Show happened and it was incredible. It went so smoothly, all the performers were so great, and the fantastic e-board (pictured above) showed some amazing teamwork. It was an intense few months of preparation, but it all turned out so well that I have no complaints. This group of people, the international students of…
