Susan L. Wagner ’82 Director, Career Advising & Inclusive Excellence Initiatives
Many exciting and fulfilling careers exist across the spectrum of Arts, Media, & Technology, and Wellesley’s rigorous liberal arts curriculum prepares students and alumnae with strengths that are especially relevant in these fields. Whether you are interested in working in a museum, a start-up, the entertainment industry, Big Tech, or somewhere in-between, Career Education is here to support you in your search. Students and alumnae are encouraged to get started by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake. Christopher De La Cerda is currently advising Tech students, and Destiny Barletta is advising student in the areas of Arts & Media.
Arts Resources
The resources below explore a broad range of careers in art and design; from architecture, to fashion, to museum work, and beyond.
Technology is present across all industries and disciplines, so the application of technical knowledge can be found in numerous career opportunities. Begin exploring through the resources below.
Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.
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Supports leadership development & a special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, taught in English. Eligible are graduating seniors, current graduate and professional students, and recent graduates from any country and any major (knowledge of Mandarin is an asset but is not required). Official deadlines typically in May and September.
Did you know that citizens of any country are now eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarships, for graduate study at the University of Oxford? Campus deadline for Wellesley applicants for Global Rhodes is typically in early June and for the Canadian and US Rhodes typically in late August. Application deadlines for other Rhodes competitions may fall even earlier (see their website, and Career Education deadline listings). All prospective Wellesley Rhodes applicants are encouraged to seek advice from Kate Dailinger, of Wellesley's Career Education, and learn more through this resource page.
*As of March, 2024, the Mitchell Scholarship has paused the selection of new Scholars. There will be no new class selected in autumn 2025, but they hope in future to be able to re-open this award.
Supports one year of study in any discipline at a university in Ireland. Eligible are graduating seniors and graduates who are US citizens between the ages of 18 and 30. Campus application deadline for seniors (who must seek institutional nomination) typically in August; graduates apply directly for the Mitchell but are very welcome to seek application advice from Wellesley's Fellowships office.
Established by the will of Alice Alvira Stevens, Class of 1891, the Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship is available to a Wellesley graduate who is at least 25 years of age in the year of application and supports up to a full year of purposeful travel outside the United States. We invite proposals that will inspire reflection and growth and lead to more fulfilling and productive personal and professional lives. Campus application deadline typically in the spring.
Supports one or two years of study in any discipline at a university in the United Kingdom. Eligible are graduating seniors and recent gradiates who are US citizens. Campus application deadline for Wellesley's endorsement typically in August.
Supports one-year professional placements (along with language training) in Asia for those who have not had extensive experience in Asia. Eligible are US citizens or permanent residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, and professionals under the age of 32 - or if older, no more than three years out from receiving bachelor’s degree [Davis Scholars, we're looking at you]. Direct application deadline typically in October.
