WISC / Washington International Studies Council
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WISC / Washington International Studies Council is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 1 country such as The United Kingdom.
WISC has made it possible for qualified students (with a GPA of 3.2 or higher after two years of university) to study in Oxford for one, two or three terms as an Associate Member of one of several Oxford colleges. Five educational tours per term are included.
Students, if they wish, may receive a transcript from an accredited US university, The University of the Pacific in California, with which WISC is associated.
Students may have Associate Member status at Trinity College (founded in 1554), at Christ Church (1546) or at New College (1379). The first`two colleges require higher GPAs. All four of these distinguished colleges (see below) generally rank in the top 25% of the Oxford Colleges Academic League Tables.
Students with GPA's of 3.7 or higher may apply for Visiting Student status which includes full university privileges at one of two Medieval colleges - New College (1379) and Magdalen College (1458). Magdalen requires a minimum GPA of 3.6 (the fees are substantially higher). The Oxford College always makes the admissions decision.
Study Abroad with WISC / Washington International Studies Council
"Learned more about a different part of the world, a different culture, and education style, yes it was worth while"
A student Wellesley College
"I really solidified my writing skills and I would say I got out of my comfort zone in terms of meeting new people and integrating apart of a new experience. I also joined a lab to work on my scientific research skills, and really enjoyed the experience as well. "
Penelope J Wellesley College
"I gained an appreciation of my own motivation and writing skills as well as learned how to spend more time alone and managing my own time. Traveling was excellent- an awesome way to gain independence and see the world. I think it was worthwhile, because I am proud of the questions I began asking while going abroad, though I cert..."
A student Brandeis University
