Global Dispatch
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Wheaton Welcomes the World
August 27, 2011Over the last three days Wheaton College has been conducting pre-orientation for our 46 new international students from around the world. This is the largest class of international students ever. Here are some highlights from the last few days. More » -
Wheaton in Bhutan 2011
August 22, 2011This year marks the second year Wheaton College has sent a group of students to the Kingdom of Bhutan to study for a semester. Along with Sociology faculty, Professor Hyun Kim, 11 Wheaton students are spending the year at Royal Thimphu College taking courses and getting a first-hand look at one of the most isolated [...] More » -
International Summer College Prep at Wheaton
July 20, 2011From July 16 through August 4, twenty-four students from China were on campus engaged in a series of intercultural activities designed to promote English language learning and introduce them to options in the U.S. for their college degrees. More » -
Student Perspective: Traditional Medicine in China-Wheaton Summer 2011
June 14, 2011This summer 16 students are spending three weeks in the city of Kunming and surrounding areas exploring the ancient traditions of Chinese medicine from a biological perspective. One of those students Michaela Superson '13 has been keeping a photo blog of her experience. In her own words: "Whilst on my first expedition outside of America [...] More » -
In response to reports of a lack of looting and other crimes in Japan after the Great Touhoko Earthquake
March 25, 2011Given recent events in Japan I’ve thought a lot about my time there. Obviously, initially I was concerned about my family and friends (all safe – thank you!). But as news reports came out about the growing tragedies and survivors, I began to think more about how best to explain to my friends and those concerned how I felt about what was happening and to explain what wasn’t. This is my attempt to do that. More » -
“Nihon to Tomoni” - Together with Japan
March 22, 2011This event is designed as an opportunity for students and members of the community to offer support to those most affected by the disasters in Japan. More » -
Official Wheaton in Bhutan Blog: Students share their story
September 9, 2010Currently eight Wheaton students are spending the semester in Bhutan. The mountains and valleys of Bhutan represent a great metaphor for their experiences. Read here about their trials and adventures as they navigate a different cultural and educational landscape. Follow along with this link to the official Wheaton in Bhutan Blog. http://wheatoncollege.edu/in-bhutan/2010/08/25/dinner/ More » -
The Center for Global Education Welcomes the World to Wheaton
August 26, 2010The Center for Global Education is happy to welcome over 45 new international and dual citizens to the Wheaton community. Over the next few days the Center will host a pre-orientation program for this new group of global students. As always current international students play a big role in welcoming new students to Wheaton. More » -
Wheaton Students in Bhutan: Blog Tells All!
August 17, 2010Currently 8 Wheaton College students are spending their semester in Bhutan as part of a new study abroad program started this last year through the Center for Global Education. Accompanying them is Wheaton faculty Professor Bianca Cody-Murphy from the Psychology department. One of the students Raphael "Raffi" Sweet has entered the blog-sphere to relay to [...] More » -
C.G.E. hosts Summer English Program
August 4, 2010The Center for Global Education is currently (July 25 - August 13) hosting a group of 35 students from Nanjing, China here for a program of English practice, U.S. cultural excursions and college prep. advising. More »
