CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall Semester 2007

September - October - November - December

Tuesday, September 11, 4:30-5:30, Science 277
Study Abroad Information Session for Class of 2010
Meeting for sophomores interested in studying abroad during their junior year. Types of programs available, application procedures, deadlines and costs will be discussed.

Wednesday, September 12, 1:00-2:00, Tishman Commons
Welcome (Back) Ice Cream Social and Information Meeting for Returning Study Abroad Students
Students who studied abroad during the last academic year, as well as faculty and staff friends of these students are invited to socialize over ice cream, view the 06-07 study abroad slide show, and review information about credit transfer, fellowship opportunities, reverse culture shock, and more. Door prizes!

Tuesday, September 18, 12:00-3:30, Tishman Commons
Study Abroad Fair
Representatives from 30+ study abroad providers will be on hand to answer questions and distribute information about semester and year-long opportunities around the world.

Wednesday, September 19, 12:30-1:30, Spanish Department Lounge
PMCSP Information Session

Wednesday, September 19, 1:00-2:00, Science 277
Study Abroad Information Session for Class of 2010
See September 11.

Thursday, September 20, 4:30-5:30, Clapp Library Lecture Room
Wellesley-in-Aix Information Session

Friday, September 21, 12:30-2:30, LWC 2nd Floor
Queen Mary, University of London Information Table

Tuesday, September 25, 4:30-5:30, CWS Library
Marketing Your International Experience Part I (Two Part Workshop)
Learn how you can use your international experience to make yourself more attractive to potential employers or graduate programs. Participation in the 2-part program limited to 20 students.

Thursday, September 27, 2-3:30, LWC 413
LSE Information Session

Thursday, September 27, 7:00-8:00, LWC 104
Travel Talk Series: Studying at Oxford and Cambridge
Information session for sophomores interested in spending their junior year at Oxford or Cambridge in the UK.

Tuesday, October 2, 4:30-5:30, CWS Library
Marketing Your International Experience Part II (Two Part Workshop)
Learn how you can use your international experience to make yourself more attractive to potential employers or graduate programs. Participation in the 2-part program limited to 20 students.

Wednesday, October 3, 4:00-5:30, PNE Atrium
Study Abroad In Japan Information Session
Sponsored by the Japanese program, snacks and tea will be provided.

Thursday, October 4, 7:00-8:00, LWC 210
Travel Talk Series: The Road Less Traveled, Experiential Programs in non-Traditional Destinations
Information session for sophomores interested in studying abroad on programs through organizations such as the School for International Training, School for Field Studies or the Organization for Tropical Studies.

Friday, October 5, 11-12, PNE 251
B.U. Geneva Internship Program Information Session

Wednesday, October 10, 4:30-5:30, GH 428
SOAS Information Session (School of African and Oriental Studies, U. of London)

Thursday, October 11, 7:00-8:00, LWC 210
Travel Talk Series: Studying Science Abroad
Information session for sophomore science majors and pre-med students interested in spending a semester or year abroad.

Monday, October 15, 9:30pm, Pomeroy Hall Living Room
Time Abroad Student Panel
Wondering whether you should go abroad for a semester, the year, summer, or Wintersession?  We will have 5 seniors, who will share their reasons why they chose to study abroad when they did. Amanda Valerio, Barcelona (Yr), Kathryn Heffernan, Cordoba (Fall), Cairo (Spring) Kathleen Biggins, Ireland (Spring) Stephanie Chan, NYC (Fall), Bolivia (Summer), Halina Dour, London (Yr), Russia (Summer)

Tuesday, October 16, 12:30-1:30, SCI 362
Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Lunch
WIth Katie Kinnaird, Fall 2006 participant.  Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, October 17, 1:00-2:00, Green 330
Workshop for Juniors: Financial Aid and Study Abroad
Meeting for students who receive financial aid to help them understand how the aid for their semester abroad is calculated and what they need to do to access the funds. Primarily intended for students enrolled in non-Wellesley programs.

Monday, October 22, 9:00pm, Severance Living Room
What's the Difference Between Wellesley and Non-Wellesley Study Abroad Programs? Student Panel
Come and hear about Wellesley student experiences on Wellesley run study abroad programs and programs run by other providers.

Tuesday, October 23, 11:00-12:00 for Science Majors and 2:00-3:00 for other majors, LWC 210
DIS (Danish Institute for Study Abroad) Information Sessions
Come and learn about opportunities in science, pre-architecture, psychology, European politics and more in Copenhagen, Denmark with DIS.  The 11am meeting is with DIS' Science Director for Science majors and the 2pm meeting is open to all others.

Wednesday, October 24, 9:30pm, Munger Space
Thinking about study abroad in Latin America or Spain?
Come and speak with students who have been there and hear about their experiences and ask them your questions. Argentine Dulce de Leche and Mate will be served.

Thursday, October 25, 7:00-8:00pm, PNW 212
Information Session: Study Abroad for Economics Majors

Monday, October 29, 9-10pm, Freeman Living Room
Get out of the English-only Zone
Come hear seniors talk about their study abroad experiences on programs with no language requirement and in non-English speaking countries!

Wednesday, October 31, 1:00-2:00, Green 330
Workshop: Writing a Successful Study Abroad Application
Information session for sophomores who are in the process of applying to study abroad programs that require a statement of purpose. Students are encouraged to come with the instructions for their selected program.

Thursday, November 1, 12:30-1:30, Jewett 450
Study Abroad for Art Majors
Come and learn about study abroad opportunities in Studio Art, Art History and Architecture.  Student panel will feature returned study abroad students sharing their experiences.

Saturday, November 3, All Day, Northeastern University, Bostonn
Study Abroad Re-Entry Conference (http://www.studyabroadconference.com)
Meeting/Exposition for Boston-area study abroad alumni with sessions on marketing your international experience, doing graduate work abroad, connecting your study abroad experience to work in the community, and more.

Wednesday, November 7, 1:00-2:00, Green 330
Workshop for Sophomores: Merit Funding for Study Abroad
Learn about scholarship and grant programs that can defray the costs of your semester or year abroad.

Tuesday, November 27, 4:30-5:30, PNE 239
Pre-Departure Meeting for Students Studying Abroad in Spring 2008
Mandatory meeting includes review of administrative procedures. Students attend one of the meetings on November 27, 28 or 29.

Wednesday, November 28, 1:00-2:00, PNE 239
Mandatory Pre-Departure Meeting for Students Studying Abroad in Spring 2008
Repeat of November 27 meeting.

Thursday, November 29, 5:00-6:00, PNE 239
Mandatory Pre-Departure Meeting for Students Studying Abroad in Spring 2008
Repeat of November 27 meeting.

Thursday, November 29, 6:00-7:30, PNE Atrium
Regional Orientation Dinner for Students Studying Abroad in Spring 2008
Mandatory meeting includes program-specific break-out groups. Dinner will be served.

Friday, November 30, 4:30pm
Major declaration form due in the Registrar's Office.

Saturday, December 1, Midnight
Proposal to Study Away due.

Monday, December 3, 5pm
Applications for Oxford, Cambridge, or the Courtauld Institute for 08-09 due in the OIS.

Monday, January 31, 5pm
Applications to non-Wellesley study abroad programs for 08-09 due in the OIS.

Thursday, February 14, 5pm
Applications to Wellesley study abroad programs for 08-09 due in the OIS.

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  Date Created: June 25, 2007
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