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Transformative Education, Real-World Impact

At The College of Wooster, your education goes way beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. Through our Experiential Learning (EL) program, you'll immerse yourself in a world of hands-on experiences that connect you to opportunities locally and globally.

You will have a wide range of additional Experiential Learning options. Whether it's internships for credit, funded fellowships, mentored team consulting, off-campus study programs, or EL-credentialed courses, you'll have the chance to integrate your education with practical, real-world experiences at The College of Wooster.

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Choose your own adventure at Wooster.

When you're a Scot, you become part of a tradition of excellence, with a multitude of opportunities to expand your liberal arts education beyond the walls of the classroom with APEX—Wooster’s Center for advising, planning, and experiential learning.

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Graduated Students Employed or in Graduate School

At Wooster, you'll have the support you need for internships and success far beyond the classroom.

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Princeton Review's "Best Schools for Making an Impact"

Wooster made an appearance on the list in the private college sector. If you choose to be a Scot, you're choosing to see ROI.

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The Number of Countries Our Students Represent

The fact that 15% of our student body is international gives you the opportunity to enhance your global knowledge.

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Two of the most popular Experiential Learning opportunities at Wooster are APEX Fellowships and Applied Methods and Research Experience (AMRE) mentored team consulting. 

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Each year, students display their work with a website dedicated to their personal Experiential Learning opportunities.

View Wooster's EL Showcase

 

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Yasmine Fazazi '24

Inspired by participating in Wooster's Applied Methods and Research Experience (AMRE) program, Yasmine helped her team win second place in the Arab Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon in Qatar.

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Zach Perrier '25

Zach, a history major, had the opportunity to build an online digital exhibit for the Baseball Heritage Museum in Cleveland during his summer APEX Fellowship. He used research and artifacts to create a compelling story and draw in an audience.

Wooster Stands Out

At Wooster, you'll have the experiences you need to create your own success story while joining a diverse and supportive community of achievers.

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Nearly two-thirds of each class has at least one off-campus experience in the US or in one of 60+ countries during their time at Wooster.

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Of Wooster graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Also, 94% of students who go on to grad school are accepted to their first choice graduate school.

In Their Own Words

Wooster creates connections to career-defining opportunities. Don't just take our word for it. Hear from recent graduates:  

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My study abroad program directly led to my I.S., and my I.S. directly led to my current job! Life post-school can be challenging, but my Wooster education gave me the knowledge and confidence to share my input and ideas as a young employee.
Megan Tuennerman '22 | Monterey Bay Aquarium, Aviculturist 1
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My APEX fellowships launched my career in sustainable farming and food justice ... our faculty and staff offered tremendous support and encouraged me to reflect, establish personal and professional boundaries, and explore options I never formerly considered.
Jenna Smith '22 | Solidarity Urban Farms, Community Outreach Coordinator

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As a graduate student I draw on my Wooster experience all the time ... I am better equipped to analyze the body of literature presented in lectures, seek out professional resources, and find opportunities through networking because of my time at Wooster.
Shankar Bhat '22 | Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Master’s in public health
 

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