January is Wesleyan Career Month!
January at the Gordon Career Center features in-person and virtual events including alumni conversations, internship panels, a NYC theater trek, programming for international students, and a start-of-semester research fair.
☕️ If you’re on-campus on January 7, join us for cookies & cocoa in the GCC to kick-off the month!
Wesleyan Summer Spotlights
Hear current students discuss how they secured internships, the roles and projects they took on, and the skills they built across in-demand fields, reflecting pragmatic liberal education at work.
WesLink
Meet 1:1 with Wesleyan alums for virtual conversations. Explore paths in arts, health care, tech, policy, education, finance, and more, get practical advice, and build lasting connections.
International Student
Winter Series
Take part in alumni chats, practice networking, and get guidance on majors and skill-building, hosted by the GCC in partnership with OISA and ISAB.
Theater Career Trek
Experience NYC theater with host Thomas Kail ’99. See Anna Christie, connect with Wesleyan alumni, and explore pathways in stage, production, and design. Limited spots!
Research Pathways
Connect with faculty and research assistants, explore campus labs, and learn how research works at Wesleyan across disciplines. All majors welcome; no experience required.
Wesleyan Summer Spotlights: Internship Panels
Summer Spotlights brings Wesleyan’s pragmatic liberal arts to life.
Current students share how they secured internships, the work they did on the job, and the skills they built across in-demand fields. You will hear concrete search strategies, tips on timing and funding, and honest reflections about day-to-day responsibilities.
Open to current students and families, alumni, faculty and staff, and prospective students and families.
Browse and register for individual panels below.
Panel lineup:
- Funding Your Summer: Wesleyan Summer Grants
Wednesday, January 7 | 6pm EST
Featuring: Mya Catino ’26, Eli Smirin ’26, and Josie West ’26 - Law, Government, Public Policy: Interning on the Hill
Wednesday, January 7 | 7pm EST
Featuring: Tiana Cabrera ’27, Baron Fisher ’26, Montana Gura ’27, Judy Liu ’26, and Gray West ’28 - Art and Design: Creative Paths and Projects
Thursday, January 8 | 7pm EST
Featuring: Maggie Leeming ’26, Vansh Kapoor ’26, and Alexandra Simon ’27 - Campus Employment: Career Building at Wes
Monday, January 12 | 6pm EST
Featuring: Isa Cino ’26, Arya Dansinghani ’28, Ry De Guzman Jr. ’28, Lennon Favreau ’27, Helen Xie ’27 - Film & Television: Breaking in and First Jobs
Monday, January 12 | 7pm EST
Featuring: Madison Macalintal ’26, Aidan McPhee ’27, Lilly Thieberg ’26, and Miranda Yang ’27 - Health Professions: Paving Your Path to Medical School
Tuesday, January 13 | 7pm EST
Featuring: Omar Gonzalez ’26, Nairenny Jimenez ’28, Nadia Lim ’26, Isabelle Pesikoff ’28, and Tyler Schimpff ’26 - STEM Research: Social Science Labs and Research
Wednesday, January 14 | 7pm EST
Featuring: Kate Borows-Lai ’26, Rena Chen ’26, Elizabeth Immel ’26, Mia Kogan-Spivack ’26, Nirvaan Mehta ’27, and Chole Pacetti ’26 - Business, Finance & Consulting: Starting Out
Thursday, January 15 | 7pm EST
Featuring: David Calderon ’26, Grace Donfield ’26, Tihitina Gebeyehu ’27, Akiva Lind ’26, Daniell Lurie ’26, and Isabella Paez ’26
International Student Winter Series
This winter, the Gordon Career Center, in collaboration with the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) and the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), hosts a focused set of programs for Wesleyan international students. Practice real introductions in a supportive on-campus session, meet virtually with alumni who studied at Wes on F-1 and J-1 visas, explore and strengthen core skills before declaring a major, and learn how to make the most of Interstride for job searches, visa updates, and employer research.
Register for the sessions that fit your goals!
Session lineup:
- WesGlobal: Alumni Networking for F-1 & J-1 Students
Apply by 12/12 | 11:59pm
Small-group conversations with alumni who studied at Wes on F-1 or J-1 visas. Hear how they navigated campus life, internships, job searches, and work authorization. - Skill-Building Before Major Declaration
Tuesday, January 6 | 4pm EST
Learn core academic and career skills that will set you up for success no matter your major. We’ll cover career planning tools, campus resources, and habits that support confident decision-making. - How to Navigate Interstride to Maximize Your Job & Internship Search
Wednesday, January 7 | 2pm EST
A practical walkthrough of Interstride’s features, including job-search tools, visa updates, alerts, and employer research designed to support international students. - Graduate School and Fellowships: Exploring Your Next Steps
Thursday, January 8 | 4pm EST
Explore how to identify programs, manage timelines, and understand visa considerations for graduate school and fellowships, with time for Q&A. - Connect with Confidence: Networking for International Students
In-Person, Wednesday, January 14 | 10am – 12pm & 3pm – 4pm EST
Build confidence in real-time conversation through guided introductions, conversation practice, and supportive feedback from faculty and staff. - Job Search Strategy for International Students
Thursday, January 15 | 4pm EST
Learn a clear, four-step framework for conducting a focused U.S. job search, including how to target employers, build connections, and use your strengths to stand out.
Join Us This Winter
Connect, learn, and take your next step with the Wesleyan community.
