Research experience contributes to the strong foundation that Ohio Wesleyan students build for their futures. There are many opportunities to conduct original research -- beginning as early as the freshman year, students learn key research techniques and develop familiarity with professional-caliber scientific equipment and peer-reviewed research literature. This practice brings a level of understanding and expertise that proves invaluable in their graduate studies and their careers.
 
Science students have summer research opportunities at major research universities, hospitals, and government agencies. Former students have joined research teams at the Mayo Clinic, Duke University, and Emory University; worked at The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Ohio Division of Wildlife; and conducted research across the country and internationally, from France to Borneo.
 
 

 
Students have opportunities to apply their education while they pursue it at OWU. Many academic programs have ongoing experiential opportunities for students. Apprenticeships and internships enable students to test their interest in the field while diversifying their background. From campus to Caracas, internship opportunities are facilitated by alumni and faculty professional contacts and by the success of previous OWU interns.
 
The New York Arts Program » For more than 30 years, Ohio Wesleyan students have participated in the highly respected arts apprenticeship program in New York City. Fine arts, theatre, and English majors most often take this opportunity to spend a semester apprenticing with professional artists or organizations.
 
Wesleyan in Washington Program » Through the Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and Public Affairs, OWU offers students an unusual full-time internship opportunity in the nation's capital. In the past, students have interned at the National Endowment for the Arts, CNN, and the White House.
 
 

 
Off-campus study experiences extend around the world for students at Ohio Wesleyan. More than 20 programs, administered by Ohio Wesleyan or affiliated colleges, are approved for students' study abroad.
 
The Salamanca Program » More than 10 years ago, OWU forged a partnership with the University of Salamanca in Spain -- the third oldest university in Europe. Through the Salamanca Program, students develop an in-depth knowledge of the culture of Spain and master the language through courses in Spanish language, history, literature, art, and film.
 
Other Destinations » OWU students often choose to study in Aberdeen, Scotland, through a program approved by the Great Lakes Colleges Association. Students interested in France have a number of options for study abroad, including universities in Paris and Strasbourg. Study opportunities in Germany include Heidelberg University, Dresden University of Technology, and the Rhine-Westphalia Institute for Economic Research of Essen. Opportunities to study in East Asia include the Japan Program at Waseda University in Tokyo and The China Program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong or at Nanjing and Beijing in the People's Republic of China.
 
 
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