Author: Stella Zhang
International students’ families face barriers to attending graduation
Imagine stepping off a plane in a foreign country without any knowledge of the language and culture. As soon as you arrive, someone begins asking you questions you are unable to understand. You feel lost and confused.
International students share their recommendations for authentic restaurants
Students from over 26 different countries call Westminster College home. Though some are here to pursue a degree and some are here on cultural exchanges, most of them agree that food is one of the most important parts of any culture—and every country has its own twist on what tastes best. Westminster's international students said having the opportunity to eat authentic food in Sugar House can...
Career Center director emphasizes the importance of interviews
As Westminster College seniors prepare for graduation, many are also starting the job hunt in preparation to enter the workforce. It's a world Brianna Koucos, director of Westminster College's Career Center, knows intimately, with a specialization in helping students prepare for job interviews.Koucos landed her first job after graduate school as a career counselor at Westminster College and later ...
Alumni Mentoring Program fosters student and alumni connections
The Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) connects Westminster College students with alumni to advise and mentor students for their future careers and life situations.Annalisa Holcombe, founder of AMP, said the program lasts an academic year. The program encourages mentors to review their mentee's resume, help with graduate school applications, network and offer hands-on experiences."We ask them to work ...
Thrift store clothing becomes a party fashion trend
It's Thursday night. As you walk into the tiny and crowded house party, you're surrounded by loud music playing from the speakers and students who look like they stepped out of your Grandma Bertha's closet. The partygoers are wearing funky and old-fashioned clothing they found at thrift stores—the newest fashion trend at Westminster College.“The weirder the article of clothing [and] the more uniqu...
Outdoor Program emphasizes student-led trips
Westminster College's Outdoor Program employs students to lead its trips—an aspect of the program that is uncommon among outdoor recreation programs at other colleges across the country.The program is designed to give students the opportunity to learn and lead in the field. Students with any level of experience are welcome to become trip leaders, with certifications preferred but not required, acc...
Alumni respond to Westminster’s new brand
After Westminster College launched its new logo and brand redesign at the beginning of the spring semester, alumni have expressed mixed reactions and opinions. Sheila Rappazzo Yorkin, Westminster's executive director of integrated marketing communications, said Westminster's Office of Marketing and Communication spent last fall unveiling the brand to internal audiences—including s...