CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Spring Semester 2008
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January - February -March- April- May

Thursday, January 31, 5pm
Applications are due in the OIS by 5pm for study abroad on any non-Wellesley program anytime during the 2008-09 academic year.

Monday, February 4, 5:30-6:30, LWC 210
Hamilton in Spain Information Meeting
Information Session about Hamilton’s study abroad program in Madrid, Spain.

Tuesday, February 5, 12:30-1:30pm, Spanish Department Lounge
PMCSP- Study Abroad in Puebla, Mexico Information Session

Thursday, February 7, 6:00-7:30, The College Club
Welcome Back Dinner
A dinner for students returning from Fall 2007 study abroad hosted by President Bottomly and the International Study Committee.  Presented as part of the Wellesley in the World program.  You must RSVP for this dinner by January 31.

Tuesday, February 8, 12:30-1:30pm, Spanish Department Lounge
PRESHCO, Study Abroad in Cordoba, Spain Information Session

Monday, February 11, 1-2pm, LWC 210
Royal Holloway Information Session
Come to this information session to learn about study abroad opportunities at the University of London's Royal Holloway.

Monday, February 11, 1-4pm, LWC 4th Floor
Welcome Back Event: "Got Friends Abroad?"
Stop by to make a valentine or write a quick note for a friend studying abroad.  OIS staff will be on hand to answer questions and chat about studying abroad for returning and prospective study abroad participants.  Seasonal treats wil be served.

Thursday, February 14, 5pm
Applications are due in the OIS by 5pm for study abroad on any Wellesley program, including 12 College, Spelmand & Mills, anytime during the 2008-09 academic year.

Friday, February 15, 11-12, LWC 210
LSE Information Session
Come meet with a representative from the University of London's LSE (London School of Economics) to discuss study abroad opportunities at their institution.

Friday, February 15, 2:30-3:30, LWC 415
SOAS Information Session
Come meet with a representative from the University of London's SOAS (School for Oriental and African Studies) and learn about study abroad opportunities at this unique institution. 

Thursday, February 21, 4:30-5:30pm, Clapp Libary Lecture Room
Wellesley-in-Aix Information Session
Come meet the director of next year's program Professor Lydgate and returning students and learn about studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence.

Tuesday, February 26, 2:00-4:00, LWC 2nd Floor Table
OTS (Organization for Tropical Studies) Information table
A representative will be on hand to discuss opportunities for study abroad with OTS in Costa Rica and South Africa.

Wednesday, February 27, 11:00-1:00, LWC 2nd Floor Table
University of Glasgow Information Table
A representative will be on hand to discuss opportunities for study abroad at their university in Glasgow.

Thursday, February 28, 1:00-2:00, LWC 2nd Floor Table
CET Information Table
A representative from CET will be on hand to answer questions and distribute information about their semester and summer programs in China, Italy and the Czech Republic.

Friday, February 29, 4:00-5:00, 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. Part 1 focuses on how to write about your experience in a cover letter or resume.  Bring a draft of yours for comment.  To reserve a spot, e-mail jthomass@wellesley.edu

Monday, March 3, 12:00-2:00,LWC 2nd Floor Table
IES Information Table
Come to the IES table and learn about study abroad opportunities in Ecuador, Milan, Amsterdam and their unique European Union program.

Tuesday, March 4, 7pm, LWC 415
American Identity Abroad
Intended for students studying abroad in 2008-09 this panel of returned study abroad students will address questions about their American identity abroad, including: How does being an American affect the study abroad experience? What reactions or stereotypes, if any, should students prepare for? How does being an American and a woman affect interactions with locals?

Wednesday, March 5, 1:30-2:30, LWC 413
Butler Study Abroad Information Session
Come and learn about Butler's approved study abroad programs in Australia and New Zealand as well as their summer programs all over the world.

Thursday, March 6, 1:00-3:00, LWC 2nd Floor Table
School for Field Studies (SFS) Information Table
Come and learn about opportunities with SFS for Envrironmental Field Studies Abroad in Australia, Costa Rica, Kenya, Mexico and Turks & Caicos.

Thursday, March 6, 7pm, LWC 305
Experiencing Social Class Differences in "Non-Traditional" Study Abroad Destinations
In this panel discussion returned study abroad students will describe the economic conditions in the countries they studied in and how these conditions impacted their experience. 

Friday, March 7, 4:00-5:00, 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. Part II focuses on how you present your international experience as part of an interview.  Come prepared to present your international experience in a 5-minute presentation.  Mock interviewers will follow up with questions and make suggestions.  To reserve a spot, e-mail jthomass@wellesley.edu

Wednesday, March 19, 1:00-2:00, PNE 239
Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Information session for students who received financial aid and are studying abroad in 2008-09.  Explains how your financial aid budget is calculated and how your retrieve your financial aid funds.  If you have your most recent financial aid letter please bring to the meeting so we can estimate the amount of aid you'll receive for study abroad.

Thursday, March 20, 11-1, LWC 2nd Floor
API Information Table
A representative from Academic Programs International will be available to speak about their approved study abroad program in Poland as well as summer opportunities.

Tuesday, April 1, 4:30-5:30, Founders 120
Financial Aid for Study Abroad
Information session for students who received financial aid and are studying abroad in 2008-09.  Explains how your financial aid budget is calculated and how your retrieve your financial aid funds.  If you have your most recent financial aid letter please bring to the meeting so we can estimate the amount of aid you'll receive for study abroad.

Wednesday, April 2, 9pm, Pomeroy Living Room
Interested in Backpacking or Traveling While Abroad?
Listen to Wellesley students share stories and helpful tips from their travels around the world.  Stories from Europe, Africa and South America.  Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, April 9, 1-2, PNE 239
Pre-Departure Administrative Meeting
Mandatory meeting for all students studying abroad anytime in 2008-09 includes review of administrative procedures.  Students must attend one of the meetings offered on April 9, 22, 23 or 28.

Wednesday, April 16, 1-2, PNE 239
First Year Information Session
Meeting for first years interested in learning about the Study Abroad process and procedures at Wellesley.

Wednesday, April 16, Lulu Chow Wang Fireplace Room, 9pm
Student Panel on Body Image Abroad
With studying abroad comes many wonderful experiences, and many new challenges: living with a host family, different standards of beauty, dislike of Americans, no Gym.
Come speak with students who have faced the fantastic and the difficult part of being abroad and talk about your concerns. We'll buy you your drink of choice from the coffee bar.

Tuesday, April 22, 12:30-1:30, LWC 413
Syracuse Florence Information Session
Information meeting for Art/Art History students considering the Syracuse in Florence program. A representative from Syracuse will present and pizza will be served.

Tuesday, April 22, 4:30-5:30, PNE 239
Pre-Departure Administrative Meeting
Mandatory meeting for all students studying abroad anytime in 2008-09 includes review of administrative procedures.  Students must attend one of the meetings offered on April 9, 22, 23 or 28.

Tuesday, April 22, 6-7pm, Lake House Living Room
Out in the World: Workshop/Discussion about Being Queer Abroad
Panelists studied in France, Spain, Italy and Ireland and will bring in additional perspectives from around the globe.

Wednesday, April 23, 1-2, PNE 239
Pre-Departure Administrative Meeting
Mandatory meeting for all students studying abroad anytime in 2008-09 includes review of administrative procedures.  Students must attend one of the meetings offered on April 9, 15, 23 or 28.

Friday, April 25, 2-3pm, LWC 415
Oxford University, Mansfield College Information Session
Information session for students interested in or already accepted to study abroad at Oxford University's Mansfield College. A representative from the college will present information and be available for questions.

Monday, April 28, 6-7, PNE 239
Pre-Departure Administrative Meeting
Mandatory meeting for all students studying abroad anytime in 2008-09 includes review of administrative procedures.  Students must attend one of the meetings offered on April 9, 22, 23 or 28.

Tuesday, April 29, 6-7:30, Academic Council Room (Green Hall 4th Floor)
Pre-Departure Dinner
Mandatory meeting for all students studying abroad anytime in 2008-09.  Dinner will be provided and students will be broken into groups according to destination and alumni will be available to answer questions.  includes review of administrative procedures. 

Friday, May 2, 5pm, Slater International Center
Survival Cooking for Study Abroad
Will you be cooking for yourself for the first time when you study abroad?  Are you worried that you'll be stuck eating mac and cheese every night?  Then come to our survival cooking course to learn some tips and tricks to make easy yummy meals on your own.

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  Date Created: January 17, 2008
  Last Modified: March 12, 2008
• Expires: June 25, 2008