Study Abroad Info Sessions in Fall 2021

 

Gilman Scholarship
Wednesday, September 15
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom link

The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. Over 3,600 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad.

 

Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Paris
Thursday, September 16
4:30-5:30pm
FCGS Commons, 201 Fisk Hall

Spend a semester or academic year improving your French and studying all aspects of French civilization. The Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Paris (VWPP) offers a rich experience that is both academically rigorous and well-rounded in terms of contact with the host culture. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, whether they are majors in biology, history, literature, or any other field.

 

CYA Greece
Monday, September 20
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom link

CYA (College Year in Athens) was the first study abroad program in Greece for English-speaking undergraduates. CYA offers semester, academic year, summer and winter study abroad programs that embrace the vibrant experience of day-to-day contact with the people, institutions, monuments, and landscapes of Greece and the Mediterranean.

 

Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Madrid
Tuesday, September 21
5:00-6:00pm
Zoom link

Vassar-Wesleyan in Madrid offers students the opportunity to advance their education in Spanish universities through a cross-cultural immersion experience. Learn more about the program at vwmadrid.org. This session will be led by the current Resident Director, Wesleyan Professor Michael Armstrong-Roche.

 

ECCO Bologna, Italy
Wednesday, September 22
11:00am-12:00pm
Zoom link

Wesleyan, Vassar, and Wellesley’s ECCO program in Bologna is committed to high academic standards and to providing opportunities for students to develop their knowledge of the Italian language and culture in one of the most venerable and prestigious academic environments in Europe. This session will be led by the current Resident Director, Wellesley Professor David Ward.

 

UPCES Prague
Thursday, September 23

9:30-10:30am
Zoom link

The Undergraduate Program in Central European Studies (UPCES) is one of the world’s top study abroad programs located in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. On this program, you’ll experience Europe from a brand new perspective and learn about the Czech Republic’s history and culture.

 

Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
Friday, September 24
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom link

Wesleyan offers a fall and/or spring term direct enrollment experience for a small group of highly qualified students at the Universidad de los Andes (UA), one of Latin America’s most prestigious institutions. Students selected for this exchange will enroll directly in advanced-level courses through the UA’s Oficina de Internacionalizació. This information session will be led by Professor María Ospina in the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures.

 

API Abroad in Eastern Europe
Monday, September 27
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom link

API’s International Business and Humanities in Budapest is on Wesleyan’s pre-approved programs list. API students who choose to study abroad in Budapest complete their classes within the International Study Programs (ISP) department of the Corvinus University of Budapest.

 

Affording Study Abroad
Tuesday, September 28
4:30-5:30pm
Resource Center

Join representatives from the Wesleyan Office of Study Abroad, Financial Aid, and Resource Center to learn about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting for your study abroad experience. Come with questions, leave with answers!

 

DIS Copenhagen and Stockholm
Thursday, September 30

12:00-1:00pm
Zoom link will be posted here when available

DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs in Copenhagen and Stockholm taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities.

 

SEA Semester
Monday, October 4
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom link
SEA Semester is the leading off-campus Environmental Studies program focused on the ocean. While the academic focus varies, each program offers an interconnected suite of courses designed to explore a specific ocean-related theme using a cross-disciplinary approach. All majors are welcome to apply.

 

Associated Kyoto Program
Tuesday, October 5
7:00-8:00pm
Zoom link
Through a liberal arts tradition that combines in-class study with opportunities to experience Kyoto through field trips and homestay immersion, AKP seeks to foster in its students a long-lasting intellectual curiosity of Japan, respect and appreciation of other cultures, and cross-cultural communication skills with which they can succeed in today’s interconnected world.

 

The Swedish Program
Tuesday, October 5
8:00-9:00pm
Zoom link (passcode 795574)
The Swedish Program is a highly-regarded study abroad program affiliated with the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE). Classes are small and collaborative, so Swedish Program students get to know their professors and peers. Students can further immerse themselves into Swedish culture through host families, contact families, student buddies, and internships.

 

Pachaysana Institute: Rehearsing Change
Thursday, October 7

12:00-1:00pm
Zoom link

Rehearsing Change is a Fair Trade study abroad program operated by the Pachaysana Institute in conjunction with Universidad San Francisco de Quito. International students will learn alongside Ecuadorian students and explore subjects such as development, sustainability, and identity. Students spend time living in Quito and within indigenous communities in the Amazon region.

 

Japan Study at Waseda University
Thursday, October 7

4:00-5:00pm
Zoom link
Become a global citizen as you explore Japan, engage in cultural exchange, build your language skills, and experience life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities: Tokyo.Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan.

 

Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Paris (Zoom Session)
Monday, October 11
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom link
Spend a semester or academic year improving your French and studying all aspects of French civilization. The Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Paris (VWPP) offers a rich experience that is both academically rigorous and well-rounded in terms of contact with the host culture. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, whether they are majors in biology, history, literature, or any other field.

 

Middlebury Schools Abroad
Tuesday, October 12

4:00-5:00pm
Zoom link
Middlebury offers several language-focused programs around the world, including Chile, China, India, and Russia. Through Middlebury, you’ll experience total immersion in the language and culture of the country. You’ll have an authentic learning experience at a local academic institution.