Class of 2011

The Careers for the Common Good program is designed to inform and inspire Wesleyan students who are interested in leading lives of service. This year’s theme is Careers in Policy/Lives in Service, and features speakers, including Wesleyan alumni, who are walking the walk in the nonprofit sector.
The first two events are Careers in the [...]

ATTENTION: History Majors
Interested in real world experiences in teaching, community development, urban issues
and public education? The URBAN EDUCATION SEMESTER is an interdisciplinary, academic immersion program offered in both fall and spring semesters. The program combines SUPERVISED fieldwork in the NYC schools with coursework and an advisement seminar at Bank St. College of Education. [...]

Thursday, October 16, 7:00 p.m., PAC 001
Puzzled over what major to choose? How it might fit into life post-Wes? Join Dean Garrett and Jim Kubat from the CRC for a discussion about major declaration and the resources you have at your fingertips!

Spend some time with a Wesleyan Alumnus!

The Career Outlook Program provides undergraduates an opportunity to explore careers though shadowing a Wesleyan alumni during Winter Break. Shadow opportunities can range from 1 day to 2 weeks and may include observing a professional, participating in specific project, or “job-sharing” within an organization or business.
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, October [...]

If, entering your sophomore year, you have no idea what to choose as a major, you should actively explore your options.

Ask yourself which courses you have most enjoyed and why.
Ask yourself what kind of work you have enjoyed most (writing, working in a lab).
Go through WesMaps and identify courses you are most interested in taking [...]

The major declaration process begins in the second semester of the sophomore year. A small number of students (fall second-semester sophomores) must declare in the fall. For all sophomores, the following information might be helpful as you navigate the process.
In the fall of your sophomore year (now), talk to faculty about [...]

Interested in graduate school but not sure how to make it more affordable? Click here to visit the Scholarships and Fellowships blog and explore possible funding opportunities. Important deadlines are listed in the sidebar. More information on grants and fellowships not requiring institutional nomination can be obtained from the CRC.

Information Session TODAY, September 25, from 5-6 p.m. in the CRC Library! The application deadline for Spring 2009 is Wednesday, October 23 at 12:00 p.m.
The Urban Education Semester (UES) is an interdisciplinary, academic immersion program which introduces students from all academic backgrounds to the complexity of issues facing urban public education. [...]

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life-long mentorship.

Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the [...]

The following pre-law events are relevant to all students who either intend to apply to law school, or who are simply interested in exploring the option. (Note: all of these schools will be discussing their public interest law programs.)
Be a More Competitive Applicant for Law School: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, 12:00 p.m., Usdan 108
At [...]