Finally, the Majors Council page has a good listing of poli sci relevant web sites. Students interested in Comparative Politics and issues of Third World Development may find WiM a particularly valuable study abroad opportunity. Seminar sessions are taught by Mexican professors, researchers, and other professionals whose work focuses on the improvement of women's lives in Mexico. There are several field trips to villages to meet with women's cooperatives, artisans, and health professionals. Students live with Mexican families and work with Wellesley faculty and Mexican professionals to complete a small research project on a topic of their design.
Enrollment is by permission of the instructor only.
For information on both of the above Oaxaca programs, see Ms. Wasserspring in the poli sci department.