My Journey at Wesleyan University
My Journey at Wesleyan University
May 11, 2025 My Polish heritage is the root of my identity. Every ancestor of mine spoke Polish, and I see it as my responsibility to carry that legacy forward. I grew up in a bilingual household, and over the years, my primary method of keeping my skills alive has been speaking with family. I try as often as I …
April 18, 2025 This past semester, my Earth and Environmental Science class traveled to Puerto Rico to conduct field research for our Senior Seminar class. The trips purpose is to allow student to create and develop their own research project and plan, and how the opportunity to conduct it hands-on in the field. I was beyond excited to go but …
For this assignment, I was asked to reflect on an image that another student found thought-provoking and analyze what I think is important about this image, before and after reading the accompanying essay. I chose a photo set in Havana, Cuba, taken by my peer, Henry Leighton. March 31, 2025 Henry’s photo of a billboard initially appeared to be a …
March 10, 2023 As a little girl, I was immersed in the world of agronomy and natural sciences. Working and living on my family’s farm in Poland each summer gave me a real insight into what it takes to harvest and plant crops. With hard labor and ideal environmental conditions, any vegetation can thrive, but climate change and inadequate resource …
This piece in Italian is a personal reflection on identity, faith, and migration, told through the imagined question: Who would I have been if I had been born somewhere else? It traces my family’s journey across three countries, Poland, Israel, and the United States, and explores how each place, and under each “sun,” brought different forms of hope and hardship. …
This reflection is about how how language connects to identity and culture. In Piller’s reading, we learn how language shapes the way people think and live, and how misunderstanding it can lead to harm. October 28, 2022 I notice that the way I speak changes when I switch to Polish. Certain concepts feel more natural to express in Polish, especially …
For this assignment, we were asked to choose an intercultural hero. It is dedicated to someone who embodies empathy, resilience, and the ability to navigate across cultural boundaries with awareness and compassion. I chose Igiaba Scego, an Italian-Somali author, activist, and journalist whose work explores identity, belonging, and marginalization in Italy. October 2, 2022 Igiaba Scego is an Italian-Somali (italo-somala) …
This reflection recounts my first day in Salvador, Brazil, a city full of culture, warmth, and unforgettable energy. From the early morning departure and long flight with friends to exploring the beaches of Rio Vermelho and trying local foods like acarajé and tapioca, every moment felt rich with new experiences. The food, music, and spirit of the city left a …
