Aidan Foley

Aidan Foley is a Music Education major from Northport, New York. He is an active member of the Wesleyan community, often seen hosting Shack-a-thons and supporting the Black Student Union. After graduation, he plans to be a high school music teacher.

What is your BHC-related memory?
Making friends at orientation in August of my freshman year.

What is your most significant takeaway from being a member of the Batten Honors College?
My most significant takeaway is that it takes all of us to make change.

What is the most prominent skill that you have gained as a BHC student?
As a BHC student I’ve gotten better at building and keeping my schedule for classes, clubs, obligations and time to rest.

What advice would you offer to future Batten Honors College students?
I would tell future BHC students to prepare to organize your own schedule and be accountable to your professors and your friends.

List of things involved with on campus?
I played lacrosse for my freshman year, currently I’m the bass section leader in Camerata and a member of Vox Vera. I’m the President of the SACH (Students Against Continued Homelessness) and a frequent attendee of the Black Student Union. I was a part of NMUN conference 2024 and won a position paper award alongside my partner Ines Pouliquen.

List any rewards, recognitions, and/or conference presentations
I was named 2023 emerging student leader of the year and SACH won ‘program of distinction’ at the Bobbies 2023 for the reintroduction of the Shack-a-thon.

What are your future goals after graduation?
After graduating, I plan to become a music teacher at the high school level while I pursue a graduate degree.