Wellesley College
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Wellesley College is a program provider offering 2 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 2 countries such as Iceland and France.
Students who wish to study abroad may choose from more than 180 programs.
About 45% of Wellesley College juniors elect to study abroad for a semester or a year. Motivation for study abroad is as diverse as our student population. Many students study abroad to perfect a foreign language, or to conduct field research, or to gain a new perspective on their major. Others seek the opportunity to study in a major research university, live in an urban setting, or to experience life in a developing country. Whatever your goals, the Office of International Study wants to work with you to identify the most appropriate host university or study abroad program for an experience that will challenge you and provide you with the opportunity to grow as a global citizen.
Study Abroad with Wellesley College
"My French improved dramatically, which was my main reason for studying abroad, and I learned a lot about how race and other cultures are viewed in Europe. It was absolutely worthwhile because of, as I said, my wonderful host family. "
A student Wellesley College
"Totally worthwhile. The complete immersion we have here really helps to work on your French. "
Jessica Cherayil Wellesley College
"I gained personal lessons. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more than I can possibly write in this little box!! Language skills, new friends, confidence, independence, self-care and mental health skills, a renewal in my religious faith, lots of recipes...I had the best year of my life here, and I know I'm a different person now than the one I was going in."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be alone, and how to communicate fluently in a different culture and country. There are so many cultural differences between France and the US that I had to learn to negotiate."
A student Wellesley College
"This experience was incredibly worthwhile. It helped me think more deeply about France and French culture, and how I fit into it as an American of Asian descent. I met some wonderful people: French, American, Polish, Guinean... the list goes on! I have made lifelong friends and gained a deeper understanding of and interest in th..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I'm pretty adaptable to whatever circumstances I'm in, but that I'm not invincible and am prone to depression. I'm not sure if it was worthwhile yet. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself. I met some incredible people. I still cannot put into words how dramatically my perspective has transformed and how much I feel I have grown - personally, academically, professionally. While it was undeniably exhausting at times, I am endlessly grateful to have had the opportunity to live and stud..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself and my tendencies and how I live by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to travel alone and be more responsible and independent and rely on myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can handle scary situations on my own. I handled health issues, being stalked and harassed, meeting people in a foreign language, international travel, etc. I'm really proud of myself and it was definitely worthwhile. Study abroad for me wasn't about having the most fun time, it was about gaining life experien..."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to talk about politics in French; wasn't necessarily worthwhile but was at least something new"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent and improved my french. So yes it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was great, I loved France "
Julia H Wellesley College
"Lots of language learned, how to be assertive, confidence in social situations."
A student Wellesley College
"Everything! I grew and changed so incredibly much, yet I have no words to describe it. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"It became more of a time to reflect on what I have been doing at home "
A student Wellesley College
"Life lessons, real world experience, cultural differences "
A student Wellesley College
"GO ABROAD!! You learn so much about yourself and others. You learn how to be more independent, make decisions, and to just enjoy. It is hard to put into words how much I loved my experience (despite complications with administration) because it's really up to each person to craft their own experience. "
Ariela N Wellesley College
"Of course I learned a lot about myself. That comes with the territory of living in a strange place for six months. I'm glad that I went, but it was oftentimes very painful. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained independence, incredible friends, and vastly improved my language fluency, which was my primary goal."
Hannah L Wellesley College
"I think I grew up a bit more. It opened my eyes to different cultures and environments. It was extremely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was the best experience in my college life. I would do it over and over if I could. I learnt to step out of my small bubble and see the world in a bigger picture. "
Apoorva A Wellesley College
"I achieved all of my goals and learned and accomplished more than I expected. I was fully immersed in French language and culture which allowed me to achieve a level of proficiency that I feel is otherwise challenging to attain considering the limitations of classroom learning. I developed a greater familiarity with French syste..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained language skills, knowledge, and deep connections to a wonderful place. "
A student Wellesley College
