TRUMBULL COLLEGE: March 3, 2025
So yes, there is this burst of cold to start the week, but I’m hoping that every one of you spent at least a few minutes outside on Saturday – wasn’t that a treat? We went for a walk and grabbed ice cream at Ashley’s that day – it felt like our first ice cream outing in months! Sahej got Oreo ice cream with gummy bears…gotta love it.
We’re approaching midterm this Friday, March 7th. Each term, during the week leading up to the midterm deadline, I talk to many students one-on-one. Those conversations are often about midterm results and/or feedback, course load considerations with Friday’s drop deadline, etc. Please know that I’m here for you if you want to talk through pretty much anything. In addition to appointments that can be booked through Calendly, I’ll have blocks of open Zoom hours over the coming week: Tuesday 3/4 (10-11am & 3-4pm), Wednesday 3/5 (11am-noon), Thursday 3/6 (3:30-4:30pm) and Friday 3/7 (10am-noon). With open hours, I’m able to talk to more than 4 students per hour, which is important during a week like this. Please know that these open hours are always listed on the TOP of my Calendly page in the little blurb!
And since there won’t be Dean’s Notes until Monday, March 24th, I will take this opportunity to say that I hope you all have an amazing break. I know that nearly all of you have a very busy week ahead of midterm exams/papers/thesis draft deadlines/etc. You’re almost there. Scroll down to see info about YC3’s “Accountability Café” in “Other”.
It’s okay to use some of the break to catch up a bit, but please take time to REST and RELAX. I know I will. It’s so important. Have a great week and again, have a lovely break!! Take care, Trumbullians!
Meeting with me:
To make an appointment, please use the Calendly scheduling tool, https://calendly.com/dean_c, or reach out to Alice with any scheduling issues. For in-person meetings, please come to the office. We’re right here in Trumbull G104, which you can access across from Entryway A or through Entryway G. Zoom meetings (including open Zoom office hours) will be through my Zoom page: https://yale.zoom.us/my/skchandhoke.
My OPEN ZOOM office hours for each week are listed on the top of my Calendly page. When you click on the Zoom link, you will be placed into a waiting room. I will speak to students (one-on-one) in the order they “arrive.” My upcoming open hours (again) are Tuesday 3/4 (10-11am & 3-4pm), Wednesday 3/5 (11am-noon), Thursday 3/6 (3:30-4:30pm) and Friday 3/7 (10am-noon). Please check the little blurb on Calendly for my latest open Zoom hours.
PLEASE NOTE: I won’t have office hours during break and will be out of the office for about a week of it – feel free to e-mail me, but please follow my auto-reply accordingly if something is time-sensitive. Thanks!
ACADEMICS
Double credit: If you are interested in petitioning to earn double credit in a single-credit course, please read the relevant section in the YCPS, and then consult with me. The deadline to submit this petition is Midterm – March 7th – but I recommend that you do so well before that date.
Yale Degree Audit: Access Degree Audit through Yale Hub. Degree Audit displays the Yale College, major, and Certificate requirements that you have already completed and those that are still pending. Check out the “Look Ahead” feature helpful as you plan future courses or the “What If” to see what would happen if you changed your major, added a Certificate, etc. If you believe that information in your degree audit is incorrect, contact our office.
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES (5pm unless noted)
March 4 (Tues) Applications for 2025 Non-Yale Summer Abroad close, 11:59 pm
March 7 (Fri) Midterm.
March 7 (Fri) Last day to withdraw from a spring full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript.
March 7 (Fri) Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course.
March 7 (Fri) Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the term’s tuition (Undergraduate Regulations).
March 7 (Fri) Final ABX exam grades are due.
March 7 (Fri) Spring recess begins after last academic obligation.
March 24 (Mon) Classes resume.
TUTORING
Advising Resources: http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu
Sc/QR Tutoring: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/stem-tutoring-programs
Language Tutoring: https://cls.yale.edu/programs/language-tutoring
Yale College Writing Center:
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-writing-and-tutoring. The Yale College Writing Center offers a variety of resources available to all students looking for support as they complete writing tasks during their time at Yale:
- Adam Reid Sexton is the Trumbull College Writing Tutor. His office is in room Basement 29. Adam teaches three courses in the English department (The Craft of Fiction, Reading and Writing the Modern Essay, and Writing About Music) and is a Critic in the graduate School of Art. During summer 2022 he taught Writing About Music for Yale in London. Adam is also a writer; his next book, Difficult Listening, is due to be published soon.
To meet with Adam, please reserve a half-hour by logging on to https://www.yalewco.com/index.php, and be sure to share a Google doc of the material you want help with by 7am on the day of your appointment. Include the instructor’s prompt, your focus for the meeting, and when the paper is due. Adam looks forward to working with you! - Writing Partners are Yale College or graduate school students selected for both their writing skills and their ability to talk about writing.
- The Writing Advice webpage offers a range of information and resources related to writing in Yale College. It includes sample student essays from a wide range of disciplines, allowing you to read good models as you learn to write in a new field, and also features extensive advice about writing with Turnitin.
Yale Academic Strategies Program/Office of Educational Opportunity:
https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/PoorvuAcademicStrategies/club_signup
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/academic-strategies-program
Our mission is to help all Yale undergraduates be active, empowered learners at Yale. Through peer academic mentoring, interactive workshops, and connections to resources, we hope to provide you with the tools that can propel you towards your goals.
STEM Navigators. Want to learn the best practices for succeeding in introductory STEM Courses? Join STEM Navigators, a mentoring network that provides you with information, events, and support to guide you through these crucial first courses.
Disability Peer Mentorship Program. DPMP pairs students with peers of similar backgrounds to create networks of support for people with disabilities at Yale. The diverse experiences of disability in our community include physical & mobility disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses & psychiatric disabilities, neurodiversity & learning disabilities (including ADHD, dyslexia, autism), sensory disabilities & processing disorders (including vision impairments, blindness, and d/Deafness), and other conditions. You do not need to have a formal diagnosis to participate. Disability Peer Mentors help individual students develop critical self-advocacy skills, connect them to institutional resources, and find community around disability identity. Request a DPMP Mentor. First-year students can also request mentorship and guidance about Student Accessibility Resources through the SAS Peer Liaison Program.
Meet with our Learning Specialist. Have a learning difference or other condition that affects how you accomplish your academic work? We can talk with you about new approaches for meeting Yale’s academic challenges. Contact Geoffrey Canales (geoffrey.canales@yale.edu) for an appointment.
Individual Mentoring. Get organized for the semester by meeting with an Academic Strategies Mentor. Mentors will help you develop a weekly study routine, offer strategies for approaching complicated readings and p-sets, and help you develop a plan for prepping for those first exams. Our online mentoring schedule is live. If you’d like to schedule a meeting before then, please email us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
Workshops. Our famous workshop sessions are available in person and online! Register via the YaleConnect links below. FYI: Poorvu CTL M104A is upstairs from the York Street Entrance to Sterling Memorial Library. Poorvu CTL 120 A, B, C, and 121 are the classrooms on the first floor. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
Senior Thesis Power Hours. Time for seniors to set goals and work together on their theses! Monday, March 3, 7-9pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Latinas in the Social Sciences. Hear from a panel of Latina-identifying Yale students about their respective experiences studying different fields in the social sciences. Topics will include: navigating academia as Latinas; finding social science-related opportunities after graduation; deciding on a major in the social sciences; pursuing a PhD in the social sciences; exploring job options; and more! Tuesday, March 4, 2-3pm, Gallery Room at La Casa Cultural Home
Eli Whitney ASP Study Groups. Come connect and study with the Eli Whitney community any Wednesday or Saturday during Spring Break:
Wednesday, March 5, 1-3pm, Poorvu CTL Room 121
Saturday, March 8, 3-4:30pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Wednesday, March 12, 1-3pm, Poorvu CTL Room 121
Saturday, March 15, 3-4:30pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Wednesday, March 19, 1-3pm, Poorvu CTL Room 121
Saturday, March 22 3-4:30pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
Chronic Illness Discussion Group. Share strategies, experiences, and support with peers who understand your experience. This is open to undergraduates and graduate students. Wednesday, March 5, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 118A
ADHD Discussion Group. Share strategies and support with peers who understand your experience. This is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. Thursday, March 6, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C
CAREER STRATEGY
The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) offers career advising, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. The office works with students and alumni to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development. Check out OCS events, opportunities, and services at https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/student. There are still several Career Fairs coming up this Spring!
OCS Resource Spotlight: CareerShift. You may be familiar with OCS’s vast database of jobs and internships, Yale Career Link. But did you know you also have access to CareerShift, a job aggregator licensed by OCS? CareerShift is a powerful tool for searching internship and full-time positions posted across thousands of employer websites and other public sites. It also allows the job seeker to find millions of contacts for networking (including Yale alumni) and find recruiters for various companies or by industry.
Meet with an Outreach Coordinator! Interested in learning more about fellowships and career resources, but unsure where to start? Meet with one of our Outreach Coordinators! OCs are Yale students with first-hand experience and knowledge of fellowships and career opportunities available at Yale. OCs hold office hours in all residential colleges on biweekly basis. Check out the Office of Fellowships Instagram for locations!
OCS Upcoming Events
Eldridge Industries Information Session. Join Yale alumni for a virtual information session to learn more about the company and the Summer 2026 internship. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the day to day of an Eldridge Industries Investment Associate by connecting with members of our team. Students will be able to ask questions about our culture and the life of an Investment Associate. Wednesday, March 5, 5:30-6:15pm, Online Event (click to register)
UBS Information Session. Are you a student eager to launch your career in finance? This is your chance! Join us for an exclusive session to discover who we are, what we do, and how you can kickstart your career with us! Explore our recruitment process and exciting opportunities across the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand; Discover the benefits of joining our banking programs; Connect with our senior bankers from different regions and get their unique perspectives and insights. Thursday, March 6, 12-1:30pm, register for campus location
Ask OCS at Dwight Hall. We welcome you to stop by at any time to share discussion with your fellow students, along with Jorimel Zaldivar, Senior Associate Director for Common Good Careers, regarding any of your career-related questions and issues. Topics can include: Career Exploration; Internship/Job Search Process; Resumes and Cover Letters; Interview Skills; Networking; much more! Friday, March 7, 2-4:30pm, Dwight Hall, 67 High Street, Room 211
The Chronicle of Higher Education Virtual Career Fair. Join us for our first Virtual Career Fair for current and future higher-education leaders working in any part of campus and at any career stage. Complete your registration and upload your resume today. Participating employers will have access to candidate profiles to view and request interviews. | Gain access to hundreds of active job openings across higher ed, apply in real time, and put your resume in front of key decision-makers. |Chat live with employers and hiring managers about their job openings, learn about institutions’ work environment, and coordinate interviews via audio or video conference. Wednesday, March 19, 12-4pm, Online Event (click to register)
Looking for something else? You can tailor a weekly OCS newsletter to match your specific interests.
FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDING
The Office of Fellowships and Funding helps students identify funding opportunities to support activities such as research, study abroad, low-paid/unpaid internships, independent projects - and navigate the application process. Visit https://funding.yale.edu to learn more.
- Applying to more than one fellowship? Watch the Applying to Multiple Fellowships webinar for helpful strategies and information.
- Need help writing? Pair with a Poorvu Writing Partner for feedback and help in drafting your fellowship application.
- Applying for national fellowships? Watch this recorded workshop for information on how to present your case and stand out.
Planning to request the International Study Award (ISA)? Subscribe to the ISA newsletter for important ISA information.
Fellowships & Funding Upcoming Events & Deadlines
[Deadline] Dwight Hall Summer Fellows. Fellows are employed full-time for minimum of eight weeks and create innovative community service projects. Application Deadline = Monday, March 3, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Thomas C. Barry Summer Travel Fellowship. Supports independent summer projects in developing market countries or disenfranchised communities in the US outside of New Haven. Application Deadline = Monday, March 3, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Summer Journalism Common Application. Fellowships funding journalism projects. Application Deadline = Monday, March 3, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Summer Internships Common Application. Fellowships funding low-paid and unpaid internships. Application Deadline = Monday, March 3, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Summer Projects Common Application. Fellowships funding public service and independent projects. Application Deadline = Monday, March 3, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Quad Fellowship. $20,000 stipend for academic expenses in an eligible STEM graduate program. Quad Fellows join alumni network upon graduation. Application Deadline = Monday, March 3
Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships: Are You a Good Fit? Postgraduate study in the United Kingdom or Ireland offers all kinds of exciting opportunities, but finding the right fit is key. In this information session, you will learn about available opportunities and the application process, as well as resources to strengthen your application. Focus on the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships. Wednesday, March 5, 11am-12pm, Online Event (click for link)
[Deadline] Summer Research Common Application. Fellowships funding research in social sciences and humanities. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 5, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Alexander P. Hixon Fellowship. Supports international students pursuing summer research, low-paid/unpaid internships, and projects in the US. Application Deadline =Wednesday, March 5, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] FLAS European Studies Academic Year. Supports a year of modern language, area and international studies in Europe. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 5, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] FLAS European Studies Summer. Supports a summer of modern language, area and international studies in Europe. Eligibility by language and class year. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 5, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Keggi-Berzins Fellowships for Baltic Studies. Up to $2,000 for research or language study in or about a Baltic country. Application Deadline =Wednesday, March 5, 1pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Yale College First-Year Summer Research Fellowship in the Sciences and Engineering. Currently enrolled first-years proposing research in the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer science are eligible to apply. Research must be supervised by a member of the Yale faculty and will normally be conducted at Yale. Application Deadline = Wednesday, March 5, 3pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Up to $5,000 to support study or work abroad for Pell Grant eligible students. Application Deadline = Thursday, March 6, 11:59pm (Pacific)
[Deadline] South Asian Studies Council Grants for Language Study. Supports a year of language study for areas not covered by Light and FLAS fellowships. Application Deadline = Saturday, March 15, 5pm (Eastern)
[Deadline] Yale-China Fellowship. Two-year fellowship in China. Support for professional and language skills, and cultural exchange. Application Deadline = Monday, March 24
[Application Open] UNA-USA Fellowship at the UN. Funding for students who have secured an unpaid internship at the UN. Internship must be secured before applying. Application Deadline = Rolling
STUDY ABROAD
Applications are now open for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-2026 Study Abroad! Apply by the deadlines below (11:59pm Eastern). Visit the Study Abroad website for more details and list of designated programs.
Summer 2025
Credit for Non-Yale Summer Abroad: March 4
Petition for Summer Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: March 4
Application for Yale in London Summer Courses: March 4
Fall 2025 Abroad
Credit for Fall Term Abroad: April 1
Petition for Fall Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 1
Full Year 2025-2026 Abroad
Balliol College, Oxford University: Junior Year Abroad Program for Yale English Majors: April 1
Credit for Full Year Abroad: April 1
Petition for Full Year Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 1
London School of Economics Summer School. Thinking of studying abroad this summer at the London School of Economics? Before you apply, read the LSE Program page on the Study Abroad website. It has valuable information about which courses can transfer back to Yale, how to select courses, and more!
Don’t wait to ensure you have the necessary travel documents! Even if you are not yet sure that you will study abroad, you should have a valid passport at least three months in advance, if possible. As a point of reference, the current estimated processing time for a U.S. passport is 6-8 weeks. International students should research passport renewal for their country of citizenship and be aware of how renewal may impact their U.S. student visa. Visit the Study Abroad Office Travel Planning & Logistics for additional information.
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
CET Jordan: Safety & Security Webinar. Calling all CET Jordan applicants, prospective students, and their families! Hear from CET staff on program operations, how CET assesses risk, and what the current situation is in Jordan. Tuesday, March 4, 4-5pm, (Online Event, click for link)
Info Session: The Swedish Program at the Stockholm School of Economics. Tuesday, Mar 4, 4-5pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 305
OTHER
Intensive Certificate in Human Rights. Applications for the intensive certificate in human rights are due Friday, March 7th (5pm). Read more about it in this recent news item on the Jackson website.
Juniors: Apply for the 2026 Senior Exhibit Fellowship at Yale Library. This fellowship provides one rising senior with training in curatorial skills and culminating in the production of a library exhibition (opening in the spring of their senior year) based on the student’s senior essay topic using materials from the Yale Library collections. Fellowship duration is from Summer 2025 (five-week research fellowship) through Spring 2026 (senior year research and production). Key Dates:
- Submission portal is open now
- Proposals due: March 7, 2025
- Selected students are notified: Week of April 21, 2025
- Summer internship: Curator selects five consecutive weeks between June and September 2025
- Exhibition development and production: September 2025 – April 2026
- Opening reception: April 2026
- Exhibit on view: May – October 2026
More information: https://library.yale.edu/news/summer-fellowship-library-invites-rising-seniors-create-exhibition & library.yale.edu/sml-exhibition-committee/students
Chase Coggins Memorial Scholarship 2025. The Chase Coggins Memorial Fund is named for Chase Frederick Coggins ’79 Timothy Dwight College. The Scholarship is to assist undergraduates in (1) wilderness exploration with philosophical, artistic or scientific intent, and (2) traveling to rural areas or developing countries to study. There is no application form, but proposals are expected to contain a brief summary of academic background, a statement of objectives, an itinerary and a budget. For more information, application instructions, and submission details, visit https://saintanthonyhallsigma.org/chase-coggins-memorial-fund. The deadline is March 15, 2025.
From YC3
Accountability Café. Get work done before Spring Break! So, you can really enjoy the break. YC3 will be taking over the Silliman Acorn to offer an Accountability Café. A chance to get work done before you leave campus. Come and get a free drink and tell Angie your goal and how long you need to be there for (minimum of 1 hour). You decide how often Angie checks in with you and what level of encouragement you would like!
Sign up for a session on Tuesday, March 4, 10am-4pm, Silliman Acorn, Byers Hall 4th floor
Sign up for a session on Wednesday, March 5, 10am-4pm, Silliman Acorn, Byers Hall 4th floor
From the Yale Library
Latte with a Librarian. Meet with a librarian for a drop-in research consultation. Any student who asks a library or research-related question will receive a FREE Yale Library mug. Wednesday, March 5, 1-2:30pm. Bass Library, Thain Café high tables (register if you’d like an emailed reminder)
Hidden Treasures in Sterling Library. Join a fellow Yale student to learn tips & tricks and find hidden ‘gems’ inside the 16-story Sterling Library stack tower! Registration & Yale ID Card required. Thursday, March 6, 3:30-4:15pm, Sterling Memorial Library Nave
Browse all upcoming Library Workshops. Attend at least 3 in one semester to be eligible for a Yale Library tote bag or water bottle.