Planning for Study Abroad
Wesleyan students are encouraged to move outside of their comfort zone and take advantage of the enriching opportunity to study abroad.
Study abroad requires carefully planning ahead. Interested pre-health students may need to double up on some of the science requirements in their first two years (or take science courses over the summer), but adding an international perspective to your undergraduate experience can be invaluable. Studying abroad can enhance your global awareness, hone your foreign language skills, and contribute to your understanding of other cultures and ways of life.
Regarding language skills, if you are going to a country where you will be speaking a language other than English, you should start taking courses in that language in your first year.
Students are encouraged to enroll in courses that fall within their broader interests while abroad, however, it is not recommended to complete a pre-requisite science course while studying abroad.
While it may be okay for your departmental major requirements, generally speaking health professional programs will not accept a pre-requisite STEM course taken at a foreign, non-U.S. accredited institution.
Some of our students complement their study abroad experience by also pursuing international research, an internship, or a volunteer opportunity that connects to their goals.
The Danish Institute of Study Abroad in Copenhagen/Stockholm and the School of International Training are both very popular with our Health Professions students.
It may sound complicated, but study abroad is achievable with careful planning!
Make an appointment with an advisor at the Global Studies office and with the Health Professions and Life Sciences Career Advisor in the Gordon Career Center if you would like to work on a tentative four-year plan that includes a semester, year, or summer abroad.
