<p>I was just accepted into Wesleyan and received my financial aid package. Part of my financial aid is work-study. How difficult is it to find work-study opportunities at Wesleyan? What sorts of jobs are available?</p>
<p>Dear Ruspanic,</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance to Wesleyan! It is really quite easy to find a job on campus, but you have to be diligent during the first few weeks of the semester because they can fill up quickly. </p>
<p>Here is a good place to get started: [Finding</a> a Job, Student Employment - Wesleyan University](<a href=“http://www.wesleyan.edu/finaid/employment/finding_a_job.html]Finding”>http://www.wesleyan.edu/finaid/employment/finding_a_job.html) </p>
<p>That link basically provides step by step instructions on how to find a job. </p>
<p>And here is our job posting board: [Work</a> Study Academic Year Postings, Student Employment - Wesleyan University](<a href=“http://www.wesleyan.edu/finaid/employment/job-postings/index.html]Work”>http://www.wesleyan.edu/finaid/employment/job-postings/index.html)</p>
<p>There aren’t too many jobs listed right now because we are already half-way into second semester, but check back around August and there should be a lengthy list. </p>
<p>In my experience, I have been able to have multiple work study jobs around campus, and it is a great feeling to have a paycheck every week. There are some pretty awesome jobs around campus where you are basically getting paid to do homework. These job tend to go quicker than others (like working in Olin Library, Science Library, Freeman Athletic Center, ect). </p>
<p>There really are a wide variety of jobs like Lifeguards, Referees, Tour Guides, Weshop, Food Services, Mail Room, Admissions, Art Intern, ect. I know I left out a lot of the work study jobs on campus, but if you check out that job posting board you should get a good sense of the jobs available. </p>
<p>Also, there will occasionally be job postings on : [url=<a href=“http://wesleying.org/]Wesleying[/url”>http://wesleying.org/]Wesleying[/url</a>] </p>
<p>I personally loved working on campus so much that I’ve stayed on campus during the summer to work and take classes!</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>I have a couple more questions.
I understand that Wesleyan doesn’t have minors, but it does offer certificates. Are these certificates like second majors, or are they more like paths or concentrations?</p>
<p>Also, how difficult is it for a non-film major to get into film classes?</p>
<p>Hello again! </p>
<p>Yes, you are right that Wesleyan did not have minors in the past, but we actually have a new policy and the first minor was introduced this February. This is something extremely new to Wesleyan, so, as a current student it will be interesting to see what other departments follow suit and offer minors.
[Faculty</a> Passes Motion Allowing AcademicMinors - News - The Wesleyan Argus](<a href=“http://wesleyanargus.com/2012/02/09/faculty-passes-motion-to-allow-minors/]Faculty”>http://wesleyanargus.com/2012/02/09/faculty-passes-motion-to-allow-minors/)
[Economics</a> Department Offers First AcademicMinor - News - The Wesleyan Argus](<a href=“http://wesleyanargus.com/2012/03/01/economics-department-offers-first-minor/]Economics”>The Wesleyan Argus | Economics Department Offers First Academic Minor)</p>
<p>As far as certificates go, Wesleyan currently offers: Civic Engagement, Environmental Studies, Informatics and Modeling, International Relations, Jewish and Israel Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Molecular Biophysics, Social Cultural and Critical Theory, South Asian Studies, The Study of Education, and Writing. And you can check out: <a href=“Wesleyan University”>Wesleyan University; for more information about the classes offered in each of these certificates. </p>
<p>I would have to say that International Relations and Writing are probably the two most popular certificates. Certificates are essentially like minors that complement current departmental and interdisciplinary majors. They are designed to bring coherence to programs of study that include courses from many departments and programs (Page 254 ,Wesleyan University Course Catalog). If you would like the specific requirements from one of these certificates I would be more than happy to provide that with you.</p>
<p>I have never taken a film studies course, but just like any course you try to get into at Wesleyan, the more you show interest the easier it is to get into a class. This class for example, has 400 seats!!!
<a href=“P R I N T P A R M S P A G E”>The Language of Hollywood: Styles, Storytelling, and Technology FILM 307;
<p>Here are other film classes that we are offering for the 2012-2013 school year to start browsing:
<a href=“P R I N T P A R M S P A G E”>College of Film and the Moving Image - Wesleyan University;
<p>Are you planning on coming to WesFest?? I would highly recommend it!!!</p>
<p>Wow, thanks so much for sharing the information! It’s great that Wesleyan has minors now!
So, you’re saying that I can do a certificate program and still double major?</p>
<p>I’m not sure I can make it to WesFest, as we have prom that day.</p>
<p>By the way, what’s the policy for students who stay on campus for holiday breaks (like Thanksgiving)? Are the dorms closed, or can you stay in them? If you stay, do you have to pay extra for room and board for those days?</p>
<p>Tell me the three most important cum irritating problems at Wesleyan. (And tell me about the daily food at Wesleyan, do you like it?)…</p>
<p>Hey! Would anyone care to check out my stats and give me an opinion on my chances? I should be one of the most recent posts on the Wesleyan University thread. Anything would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Ruspanic: Yes, I know several people who are double majors and also completing a certificate. A lot of times there are classes that are able to cross over and fulfill multiple things! </p>
<p>You can stay on campus for all the breaks without permission except Winter Break. Winter Break is 6-weeks long, but you can request to stay on campus if you have a legitimate reason and Res Life will either approve or deny the request. I stayed on campus for winter break because I am a winter athlete and I don’t have to pay any additional money for housing. The only break that I am 100% sure that you have to pay extra to stay is during the Summer because there is special summer housing. </p>
<p>Specific: Can you please rephrase your question? I’m sorry I just don’t understand what you’re asking! And the food here at Wes is awesome! There are a lot of different choices so I never end up eating the same thing twice. </p>
<p>z223581321: I wouldn’t be able to help with that, you should really call and speak to your regional dean about your admissions qualifications if you have any questions.</p>
<p>D was waitlisted at Wes and turning her focus to Middlebury Reed and Oberlin. She is very individualistic, multi-instrumentalist musician/recording engineer who is completing her 14th year at a small private school in Chicago where her final semester of highschool consists of advanced calculus, Latin 4 and 5 art classes. Any inside info about the campus vibe for really creative, non-conformists would be most appreciated.</p>
<p>A CC regular just PM’d me about a disturbing phenomenon at Oberlin. His non-Conservatory kid, who had considered himself a fairly proficient musician as a pre-frosh, gradually lost his interest. The feeling is that the Conservatory students basically run the show, musically. Worth investigating how true it is.</p>
<p>Reed has a lot going for it, including academic rigor, an attractive campus and access to one of the most livable cities in the country. Its comparatively low graduation rate has always been its main rap. It begs questions about how supportive the campus community is. Assuming your D makes it to graduation, however, it could be a very prestigious degree.</p>
<p>Middlebury, like Wesleyan, is a NESCAC college. It’s built a slew of spanking new buildings over the last twenty years (I guess they’re not THAT spanking new anymore.) For sheer picture postcard prettiness, you can’t do much better. It’s main rap has been its rich kid reputation which, of course, wasn’t helped by the production a few years ago of a student video aptly titled: “Midd Kid”. Such things can be exaggerated, however, and my hunch is that a non-conformist or two (especially, one with recording experience) would be welcome with open arms.</p>
<p>Apologies to Westalk. I forgot this was your thread! :p</p>
<p>So basically posting this for my sister (since I’m on Spring Break and less busy than usual). She has recently been accepted to Wesleyan. She loved the campus when she visited last September, feels it is a great fit for her, but is a bit concerned about the arts scene there. She is very interested in straight acting and continuing to dance, as well as double majoring in the social sciences and having a rigorous and broad academic experience. Wesleyan seems to have very successful alumni in the entertainment industry in film and play-writing. Any alumni successfully working as actors? Also she was a bit concerned when she heard the fall theatre show was cancelled. In reality, are the performance opportunities spoken about on the tour/info session readily available?</p>
<p>For reference, she is trying to decide between the Wes experience, University of Southern California School of Theatre (BA), and Northwestern School of Communications/Theatre (BA) two other schools to which she has also been accepted. Both of these programs would also allow her to double major as well. She obviously does not want a BFA Acting program, but would also like to know she would be getting at least some quality acting technique training along with a liberal arts education. To make the decision more difficult, USC has given her a huge amount of merit money, while Wes and NU would be full pay.</p>
<p>She is planning to attend WesFest and see the Thursday night show. Any other advice for helping her make her decision?</p>
<p>Thanks, johnwesley. I visited Oberlin last fall and felt the conservatory seemed a bit like an island unto iteself. The NE rich-kid/preppy vibe is a concern (but probably not that different from OB and Reed).</p>
<p>Sooooo appreciate your insightsightful and generous input–CC is a godsend for parents looking for a clue.</p>
<p>“A CC regular just PM’d me about a disturbing phenomenon at Oberlin. His non-Conservatory kid, who had considered himself a fairly proficient musician as a pre-frosh, gradually lost his interest. The feeling is that the Conservatory students basically run the show, musically. Worth investigating how true it is.”</p>
<p>I don’t think this is generally true. College students have access to Conservatory practice rooms, can audition for groups and ensembles, and take music lessons. In some cases they will be competing with very gifted Conservatory students, but the College also has its own orchestra and other musical groups. Often students will form their own groups and impromptu concerts are not uncommon. Also, the College offers a major in Musical Studies. The Conservatory buildings are in one area, but College and Conservatory students live together, eat together and attend class together. You can find more discussion of this over on the Oberlin board.</p>
<p>Hey I’m visiting wesleyan next week and I want to make sure I can get the most out of this trip. Is there anything awesome on or around campus that I should really check out? What else do you recommend I do to get the most out of Wesleyan? Wesleyan is at the top of my list right now and I want to make sure it’s right for me. thanks!</p>
<p>Hey I am an incoming freshman next year and I was wondering if you could explain the different freshman dorm options from a students perspective. What is the vibe for each of them? What are the pros and cons?</p>
<p>I’m also an incoming freshman and I’m wondering if there is some sort of Bed Bath and Beyond or Ikea nearby where I could buy things for my dorm if needed. It sounds easier than buying things at home and then lugging them to campus.</p>
<p>Hey! I have several questions:</p>
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<li><p>I have strong learning disabilities (dyslexia and ADHD) and I was wondering how students at Wesleyan with learning disabilities cope with their rigorous classes.</p></li>
<li><p>Can strong grades (4.0 GPA with the International Baccalaureate diploma), VERY strong extra curricular activities and (im working on) a strong application essay compensate for my poor SAT score (1400, due to my strong learning disabilities) in the application? The SAT is simply not my kind of test! I know that Wesleyan has a holistic approach to the application, but with a SAT score that low is it even worth bothering to apply?</p></li>
<li><p>In my application essay, should I bring up the subject of my learning disabilities? My college counselor told my me not to bring up anything negative about yourself in my application essay (I think she was hinting that I shouldn’t bring it up). However, I think I need to comment on the subject as it is a huge part of my identity and on the contrary I think it has made me a stronger student (I want to discuss that in my application essay).</p></li>
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<p>Thanks for your time!</p>
<p>@bzipp001: I believe that johnwesley has done a far better job at answering your question than I could have! I feel that I am only able to speak on the behalf of Wesleyan because I am a student here, and not a student at Middlebury, Reed, or Oberlin. I think if you came to visit while students are here and classes are in session you would see the eclectic, diverse, and passionate student body. I could actually see your daughter at a poetry slam in the basement of WesCo. I wish your family the best of luck in making this decision! </p>
<p>@astrophysicsdude: Congratulations on your sisters acceptance to Wes! Wes is a great place to be able to cross over into many different departments. One of my friends is a triple major in Biology, Studio Arts, and Neurosciencesomething that is entirely common. Many students double or triple major in different departments without felling as if it is an overwhelming burden to do so, mainly because of our open curriculum. While we have the traditional theater department, we also have the Second Stage Theater Company which is entirely student-run (the second oldest in the country!) and they put on about 10 shows a semester. It is a great chance to take what youve learned in the classroom (or just natural ability) and put it to use by directing, producing, and/or starring in theater productions. One great example of a show that originated in the Second Stage Patricelli 92 theater was In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda 02. The only advice I have for your sister is to enjoy WesFest, and try and take in as much as she can! </p>
<p>@twang10: I would recommend going on a student-led tour, sit in on information session, and maybe take a class that looks interesting. Most importantly, just come during a time that you get to interact with students. I would also try and checkout a restaurant on Main Street in Middletown–theres a lot to choose from!</p>
<p>@savs802: Yes, there is a Bed Bath and Beyond in Wethersfield, CT so about 10 minutes from campus. There are also a plethora of stores on the Berlin Turnpike (about 15 minutes from campus) like Target and Walmart. There is also a Staples about one mile from campus for printers, school supplies, ect. If you are traveling by plane I would strongly suggest waiting until you get here to do the majority of your purchasing.</p>
<p>@Iwill4561: There are several options for freshman housing including: Freshman Fauver, Clark, the Butterfields, West College (Westco), 200 Church Street, and Nicholson. </p>
<p>Each dorm has its own special characteristics and feel, and there really is no best freshman dorm just what best suits what you are looking for. And they are also all dispersed around campus. </p>
<p>Fauver and Clark are the only all freshman dorms and they are all comprised of double rooms (there were some triples this year due to over enrollment, but that will not happen again).</p>
<p>The rest of the freshman options are mixed freshman/sophomore dorms that have options of singles, two-room doubles, and triples. Something new and exciting about the Butterfields dorm is they are expanding and renovating living spacing over the summer. </p>
<p>More information on specific dorms can be found at: [First</a> Year Housing Options - Wesleyan University](<a href=“http://www.wesleyan.edu/reslife/ugrad_housing/frosh_reshall.html]First”>http://www.wesleyan.edu/reslife/ugrad_housing/frosh_reshall.html)</p>