Solstice
A collection of poetry by Wily Scholar Tommy, Boston College '25
August 2022
Interview with Eric James: the first Wily Scholar
When Wily met Eric James, we were both just starting out. He hadn’t yet enrolled at UMass Dartmouth, and we were yet to partner with our first student. Now, seven years and more than 100 Wily Scholars later, we sat down with Eric to talk about his new role. The first ever Wily Scholar has been appointed Mattapan’s Neighborhood Liaison to City Hall by Mayor Michelle Wu.
July 2022
Books that Have Made me a Better Person
During my senior year of high school and freshman year of college, I decided to read some books outside of my comfort zone. This is a list of the ones that have changed my perspective and inspired me. I find that the books that make [...]
May 2022
The Wily Network Responds to the Mackenzie Fierceton Story
Mackenzie Fierceton is the child of a doctor who attended a private prep school in a wealthy suburb. She also called herself a first-generation low-income student. But Mackenzie Fierceton is not a liar. She is a student who found herself in a complex and easily-misunderstood situation: working towards her degree without support from family. Just as Mackenzie’s story was misunderstood, what makes a student a Wily Scholar [...]
January 2022
Mentoring vs. Coaching
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a mentor and a coach? Since January is National Mentoring Month, we thought we’d take the opportunity to explain! Here’s the quick version: mentors are role models who speak from a place of experience. Coaches are collaborators who specifically focus on working with you to achieve your goals. Of course, many mentors [...]
October 2021
Career Fair Preparation – 5 Key Tips
This year, as the coronavirus pandemic continues, returning to or entering college is looking very different for students. While some universities have allowed students back on campus for in-person learning, other schools are instituting [...]
August 2021
Wily’s Community Connections
The Wily pack is family. Connect with as many people as you can within the Wily community. If you are a fellow introvert, that is okay, have quality relationships and give it time. Know your coach, know Judi, know your fellow Wily Scholars [...]
Xilio Therapeutics Summer Research
Finding a summer internship can be pretty tough nowadays. There seems to be an unending supply of unpaid internships, many of them online, and a shortage of ones that give students hands-on experience as well [...]
Navigating Your Network
"Just go home and talk with your parents. See if they have any internships or job opportunities at their companies”. This is the very first piece of advice about networking many of us receive in school. But what if your parents don’t work in the industry you are interested in? What if your parents don’t work? [...]
June 2021
2021 Graduation
Watching Scholars reach graduation is what Wily is all about! For the class of 2021, this is a graduation year unlike any other. College students all over the country have overcome unprecedented challenges head-on to reach [...]
