As I entered my senior year at Wellesley in the fall of 1998, I started compiling English graduate program applications from universities around the world. I was returning from a junior year abroad at Oxford University, where I was steeped in intensive post-colonial theory tutorials, and planned to spend the rest of my life in…
As a self-proclaimed citizen of the world, I no longer spend much time in my hometown of New York City. But when I do – be it in a drugstore, a café of relative hipness, or the subway – I see Wellesley alumnae everywhere. This comes as no surprise, I am sure. One big surprise…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Tuesday, April 23 – Mashable’s Online Career Fair (West Coast companies) | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm | Online – Have you been searching for your dream job in the Northeast or West Coast? Do you fantasize…
1. Dress professionally Plan on wearing business casual to the event. Not sure what that means? Try wearing a skirt and dressy top, or dress pants with a button down or blouse. 2. Do your research on the alumnae attending. Read the alumnae bios beforehand and write down the questions you have for specific people.…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Monday, April 1 – Manage your Online Presence for Athletes | 7:30 pm | RSVP on MyCWS – Join the CWS for this workshop specifically for athletes. Learn how to use LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook for…
Caitlin Cahill is a 2006 graduate of Wellesley College who majored in French and minored in religion. Following her graduation, she began teaching in the New York City schools as a New York City Teaching Fellow. Last year, she won a Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship to travel to France, England, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway…
Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Tuesday, March 26 – Tax Prep Workshop | 5 pm | RSVP on MyCWS – Please join the staff from Slater International for a workshop on how to prepare your federal and Massachusetts state taxes…
Doreen Dove, Founder & Chief Stylist of The Organized Wardrobe, recently presented at the Center for Work and Service’s “Life After Wellesley” event. For those who were unable to attend, here is a recap of what Doreen defines as the Big 3 to successfully dressing with a purpose. 1. Know your body We come in…
Thinking about coming to the CWS? Do you know how to make the most of your time? Here’s a quick snapshot of how to understand who you need to be seeing and for how long in the CWS: See a CWS intern (two are on duty in the library at all times) when: You would…
Since I was 11, I knew I wanted a life in music. As a music major, I spent most of my time at Wellesley in the practice rooms of Jewett. I wanted to be an opera singer. My plan was to spend the year after graduation working while I prepared for graduate school auditions. The…