Dear ’27, This is the time of year when first-year students often start receiving disappointing grades. Just keep in mind that you belong here and you can do this. You are not an imposter. Admissions did not make a mistake. This is not about intelligence or ability, as you clearly have both, but about strategies and using resources. … Read more
Dear 2027, Happy new year! I hope the break has given you all time to rest and reflect on your first term at Wes and to start thinking about the spring term a bit. Before starting off the spring semester, I always think it’s a great idea for students to take this time to consider their … Read more
Work On Yourself for Yourself Join CAPS Psychotherapist Sara Powers, LMFT in learning easy ways to improve your mood through our mental fitness. The group will learn how to self assess each day, to be sure students are taking care of their basic needs by moving, fueling, and resting and the positive impact this practice … Read more
Tuesday, October 17 at noon in Boger 110. Mondo pizza will be served.
An FYS that captured national attention will be taught this spring term: “Live Like a Philosopher” (the description is available here) garnered national attention, such as an article written about the course in the New York Times, which is available here. Taught by Tushar Irani, the course is a project-based learning course that entails studying … Read more
Dear ’27, This is the time of year when first-year students often start receiving disappointing grades. Just keep in mind that you belong here and you can do this. You are not an imposter. Admissions did not make a mistake. This is not about intelligence or ability, as you clearly have both, but about strategies … Read more
Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program’s services Steps for Requesting a Peer Tutor Other tutoring/academic support services not coordinated by DPTP Our website contains the most up-to-date information: https://www.wesleyan.edu/sar/tutoring/index.html Email deans_peer_tutoring@wesleyan.edu for any questions, concerns, and feedback.
MMUF/McNair Info SessionMonday, October 95:30-6:30pm in Boger 114Food will be served! The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program (link) and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (link) are national programs supporting students as they work toward applying to graduate school, with a particular focus on centering FGLI students, students of color, and other students with … Read more
WRCT309-01 – The 21st Century Novel w/ Distinguished Writer in Residence, Damion Searls – Wednesday’s 1:20-4:10 PM AND WRCT310-01 -Literary Movements: Conceptual and Experimental Fiction w/ Distinguished Writer in Residence, Chigozie Obioma – T&R 10:20-11:40 AM
SEATS AVAILABLE FOR PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS SECTIONS If you’re seriously considering the psychology major, a research methods course is required for admission to the major. Research Methods can be a difficult course to get into so it’s recommended to take it when you can. Take care, Dean Wood
