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"I'm an introvert and and extrovert. Sometimes, I crave solitude, and other times, I just feel like having a good time. You can't get more solitary than in a canoe in the middle of Lake Waban, and you can't get much more excitement than the downtown Boston social scene. It's the best of both worlds."
"Suffice to say, I'm an 'The Office'-aholic that doesn't shy away from insects and spiders. I'm addicted to my planner, but am a complete sucker for the seven flavors of ice cream Wellesley has in every dorm hall."
"I like to read, I like to write, I like to watch movies and go out to eat, and I like the feeling that I get AFTER I work out." |
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| To identify which quote corresponds to which blogger, and to discover more about each student's experience at Wellesley, check out their blogs. Click on the photo of each student above or the links below. |
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Laila Alawa '12 |
Isabel Custodio '13 |
Temple Price '13 |
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East Hampstead, NH |
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Biology & Psychology |
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Red |
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Al-Muslimat; Wellesley Martial Arts club |
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Columbus, OH |
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Political Science
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Green |
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Volleyball, College Democrats, Model UN |
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Little Rock, AK |
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Psychology with English minor (anticipated) |
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Green |
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Ethos and Ministry to Black Women |
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| To learn even more about life
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profiles of current students and recent graduates. |
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Laila Alawa '12
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WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT WELLESLEY?
I don't really know how to concisely answer this question, because honestly, I love everything about Wellesley. This was my first choice school ever since I visited the campus as a high school sophomore, and coming here has been one of the best decisions in my life. I love the wonderful friends I've made, the professors I'm taking courses with, and the general go-do-it! atmosphere that dominates in the "Wellesley bubble." And, ya know, weirdly enough - I always get a little tinge of excitement by the infamous Science Center. |
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I currently hail from the small city of East Hampstead, NH, but I really don't have a "HOMEtown" per se. I think it's probably because of the fact that I was born in Ishoj, Denmark, am both Syrian and Danish, have lived in Japan, and have also moved around the US for the past 13 years. So I think my answer is that wherever my family is, I see that as my hometown. |
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I was actually home schooled since the second grade. So high school was a bit of a different experience for me! That's not to say that I haven't had any social/normal events - things just went about a bit differently. |
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Truthfully, I enjoy studying anything that catches my interest and fills me with passion and energy for it. But for my life choice, I think I'm pretty much set with a double major in biology and psychology. I have always been intrigued by the little pieces that fit together and make life go on, but, on the other hand, everyday people interactions always fascinate me. |
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This year, I will be working with a social psychology professor, Professor Carli, on a research project potentially taking place in Boston. I will be looking into the different social roles men and women take in a science-related atmosphere. I am very, very thrilled and enthused to be working with Carli, who was my social psychology professor last semester. I will be receiving credit for this through a research course, 250H, in the Psych Department. |
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I am the lecture chair for the Wellesley Muslim Students Association, Al-Muslimat, and look forward to making even stronger connections with (both) my Wellesley and Muslim sisters. I'm publicity chair for the Wellesley Martial Arts Club, and can't wait to begin choreographing moves for our next big show. I'm also a member of LEAP Self Defense, Bridging the Gap, Wellesley Arab Women, and the Student Admission Representatives. |
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Visit Laila's blog |
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Isabel Custodio '13
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| WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT WELLESLEY? I am actually looking forward to my classes more than anything. I am taking German 101 this year and I've found myself pointing out objects in German. That's what a Wellesley class can do to you. The information sticks with you and you want to learn more and more each week. |
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I hail from Columbus, Ohio, where it's always partly cloudy and football reigns supreme. It's not too big, and not too small. I used to think it was boring, but I realize now it was a great place to grow up. |
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I went to Bishop Watterson High School, a Catholic school near downtown Columbus. |
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I absolutely love politics!!! I could talk about politics all day long and never be tired. Obviously, I intend to declare as a political science major. |
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I am a member of the Wellesley volleyball team, and, so far, I have to say it has been one of the best experiences of my life. The team is amazing in both their personalities and skill level (I expect we'll go far in the tournament this year). I am also in the process of joining College Democrats and the Model UN. |
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I am a pretty big movie buff. Mention any movie from the 30's and 40's and I've probably seen it. I also love drawing - especially on shoes. I take white Converse and draw all over them and give them to my friends as presents. I love art, music, and reading (anything from Harry Potter to Team of Rivals). |
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Visit Isabel's blog |
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Temple Price '13
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| WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT WELLESLEY? At Wellesley, I feel like the world is my buffet table. For the first time, I have friends that don't look, sound, or think like me. I can delve into disciplines that I have never even thought twice about. I wanted a liberal arts education, and Wellesley will deliver. |
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I'm from Little Rock, Arkansas. Apparently that sentence can serve as a joke; I've had people laugh at me for saying it.
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I like Psych! I intend to major in psychology and minor in English. My intent is to be a journalist or maybe some other type of nonfiction writer, but I think I could be a therapist too. |
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Ethos, the student organization for women of African descent, was very inviting when I came to Wellesley for Spring Open Campus, and I plan to be involved with them. Ministry to Black Women has accepted me with open arms as well. |
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Like many Wellesley women, I love to read all sorts of material. I love movies, too. I volunteered a lot in high school, and once I get into the swing of things, I hope to spend my Saturdays on or with a charitable organization. Saturday nights may be a different story! |
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Visit Temple's blog |
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