A Wellesley Summer
Your summer at EXPLO will be as full as you make it. You have the chance to design your days to look just how you want them — from choosing the subjects you’ll explore to which of the three dining halls you’ll try for lunch — and the opportunity to explore every facet of campus life.
International Influence
600 students (450 residential, 150 day), 40 states, and 50 countries = A creative, curious, and open community of artists, writers, athletes, musicians, mathematicians, leaders, scientists, dancers, and scholars who come to EXPLO to experience a summer unlike any other.
Crew Time
Crew Time is a great way to bond with your Living Group. A few times a week, your Living Group will take part in a series of team-building challenges and stimulating discussions. These activities jumpstart connections within your group, leading to lasting (and lifelong) friendships.
Life on Campus
Living on the campus of Wellesley College is not only a lot of fun, but also a great learning experience. For many students, EXPLO is their first time living with a roommate, the first time they do laundry on their own, or the first time they've had so much choice about how they spend their day. And while you'll learn what it's like to live away from home, you won't be on your own. Your Residential Advisors or Day Advisors, the staff members who lead your living or day group, will be with you every step of the way, making sure you're comfortable, safe, and happy — and ensuring you make the most of your time at EXPLO.
Living Groups
As a residential student, you will be placed with a roommate based on your answers to a housing questionnaire. Your new roommate could be from New York, California, France, or Japan, and could easily become your new best friend on campus. You’ll both be part of a Living Group of approximately 16 students, led by two Residential Advisors who live on your floor, check on you throughout your day, and keep you informed of what’s going on around campus. Consider this your campus family — they’ll care for you as if you were their own.
Staff Support
Our staff’s main priority has always been one thing, and one thing only: you. Staff members, faculty, and administrators are there to help instruct and guide you through your summer experience. Our job is to (gently) nudge you beyond your comfort zone, making sure you get to experience all an EXPLO summer has to offer while feeling as safe and secure as possible in the process. And since we’re as excited to be at EXPLO as you’ll be (once you get here), we’ll make sure every experience is as fun and fulfilling as can be.
New Friends, New Experiences
In your living or day group, you'll find new friends from around the world or down the street. As you become involved in your classes and activities, you'll meet even more people who share your interests. What you will find at the program is a community of staff and students who will encourage you to try new things, experience new ideas, ask questions, and search for answers.
