Featured image above: Art history senior majors Nell Brayton (first from left), Arlo Kremen (second from left), and Wenqi He (third from left) talking with students at the Open House
Attending the Art History Open House as a freshman at Wesleyan was a “demystifying experience” for Arlo Kremen ’27. Three years later, Kremen joined the Open House again, this time as a senior major sharing knowledge of the Art History Program.
“It’s always really helpful to establish relationships, or even moments, of mentorship between upper- and under-classmen.”
Arlo Kremen ’27
“I remember I went as a freshman and found it elucidating how many different ways students can move through the major and minor,” Kremen said.
“Regardless of the scale of their questions—what classes to take in the spring or what writing an art history thesis looks like—I hope everyone who came had a similarly demystifying experience that I did.”
Also at the Open House was major Wenqi He ’27, who said she had “a wonderful time connecting with people” at the event.
“It was heartwarming to see how clear and passionate everyone was about their interests and how we could help each other pursue them. The event also gave art history students a real chance to build community, and we had a great time getting to know one another,” she added.
Kremen and He joined co-chair of the Majors Committee Nell Brayton ’27 to host the Open House last Friday at the Art History Commons. The lunchtime event attracted a good mix of students from the Classes of 2028, 2029, and 2030 who are exploring a major or minor in art history.
“We seniors tried to keep the Open House feeling like an informal conversation rather than an informational panel, which seemed to allow for a good flow of questions and answers,” Brayton said. “The first- and second-year students were eager to hear suggestions regarding specific classes to take and opportunities to look out for, and seemed enthusiastic about the program.”
Interested in finding out more but were unable to attend the Open House? Pick up an information packet at the administrative office on the third floor of Boger Hall, Room 318.
