Putting Theory into Practice.
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"When OWU encourages us to study abroad and go on mission trips they are making sure that we are prepared to succeed under all kinds of circumstances."
Alfonso Taylor '11
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"In the classroom I was exposed to information about field research, and because I've always loved the outdoors, that really sparked my interest in research."
Kristen Lear '11
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"I spent an entire semester working with an investment banking firm in Philadelphia. I changed my perception of what the working world is like."
Kyle Sjarif '11
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"My trip to Nicaragua really sharpened my Spanish skills, especially in business."
Kit Faiella '11
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"You can't do theatre unless you're actually doing theatre. My Sagan Fellowship took me really deep into political theatre."
Andrea Kraus '13
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Turning theory into practice - a commitment to real-world learning
A liberal arts college dedicated to helping students discover the practical applications of their studies, OWU is committed to education that transforms theory into practice. In addition to the programs listed below, OWU offers internship opportunities near campus, across Ohio, and around the world. Some students develop entirely self-initiated projects that explore practical applications of their academic interests, and we enthusiastically support their efforts.
New York Arts Program A semester-long apprenticeship opportunity to work with established artists, writers, actors, and theatres in New York
Philadelphia Center An immersion learning experience in which students live and work on their own for an entire semester in bustling Philadelphia
Shakespeare Festival Provides a unique opportunity to experience the Shakespeare Festival in Ottawa, Ontario
Spring Mission Teams 2010 mission trips included Clean-up After Hurricane Katrina; Chicago Urban Plunge; Belize Mission Immersion; serving in an orphanage in El Salvador; Building/Rebuilding in the Lakota Nation; Habitat for Humanity, North Carolina
Summer Science Research Program A two-decade tradition at OWU offering motivated students a chance to work side by side with faculty mentors as fully engaged partners in cutting-edge research projects
Theory-to-Practice Grant Provides financial grants to support student projects that transform classroom learning into practical experiences in Ohio, across the U.S., and around the world
Wesleyan in Washington Internship opportunities at government agencies in Washington, D.C.
Sarah Kenny '11
A music major and opera enthusiast, Sarah used a Theory-to-Practice Grant to attend an OWU Opera Workshop at Salzburg Music Festival in Salzburg, Austria. She and other participants took voice lessons from professional singers, attended opera performances, visited museums, and discovered the art, music, and culture of Austria.
View Photo GalleryAddie Hemmen, Perrie and Danielle Bonner '11
Combining interests in psychology, anthropology, and sociology, Addie, Perrie, and Danielle proposed a unique research project that was funded with an OWU Theory-to-Practice Grant. Traveling to India, they studied and wrote about the welfare of street children in Kolkata, India.
View Photo GallerySydney Parms '11
Sydney's longstanding interest in social justice led her to Romania to study the life and culture of the Roma, also known as gypsies. A history and sociology/anthropology major, Sydney's Theory-to-Practice Grant project, "Plight of the Roma: Romani Life, Culture, and Socioeconomic Status in Romania," was done in conjunction with an internship with social service organizations that work with the Roma population.
View Photo GalleryKatelyn Schroeder '11
Few places can compare with New York for anyone serious about being successful in the theatre. That's why Katelyn, a theatre and economic management major, took advantage of OWU's New York Arts Program to participate in a marketing internship at Vineland theatre, an off-Broadway theatre in New York.
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and universities that merit inclusion in The Fiske Guide to Colleges, the Princeton Review's annual Best Colleges guide, and The Templeton Foundation's Colleges That Encourage Character Development
We have one of the highest percentages of international students of any private, liberal arts institution.
We were named one of the nation's top 25 service-oriented colleges by Newsweek.
We were named one of "The Decade's 15 Hottest Colleges" by The Daily Beast, and unigo.com listed us as one of higher education's top 10 "Best Kept Secrets."
"I spent an entire semester working with an investment banking firm in Philadelphia. I changed my perception of what the working world is like."
Kyle Sjarif '11
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