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
"It was a good break from the rigorous academic setting and I got to learn about a different culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the French culture and people. What Aix lacked in its academics it more than made up for in the quality of life and the joie de vivre of the people. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to slow down and really enjoy life."
liana.goehring Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. Living in a foreign country was absolutely wonderful for learning about a new culture first-hand. Even if it may seem cliche, it honestly was able to offer me a new perspective on life and the world. Living in a different country and culture and being surrounded by a different lang..."
Cecilia A C Wellesley College
"I learned that I am capable of adapting to a different way of living. I thoroughly enjoyed my year abroad and hope to live in France again after I graduate."
A student Wellesley College
"N.B. I said I wouldn't choose the same program not because I hated WIA, but because I was deciding between WIA and Sciences Po Paris and think that Paris might have been a better fit for me. The program was certainly worthwhile, but I felt like I wasted a lot of time. Maybe that's because I get really irritated whenever I fee..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained lots of independence, learned a lot about myself, had a lot of downfalls, grew stronger as a person, and learned how to cook. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned a tremendous amount about living on my own, how to take care of myself, and how I react to new situations. The language immersion was wonderful, which I didn't think I'd enjoy before I left for France. The courses at the FAC were an experience, probably most useful for highlighting differences in..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about France that I cannot fit it all in this box. I learned French history, which allowed me to understand the French more. I watched TV shows that gave me talking points with my neighbors and host parents. I traveled and got to experience different cultures that put into perspective the differences with Frenc..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a much greater understanding of the French language and of French culture. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile: I made leaps and bounds in my French abilities (which was my goal for going abroad). However, I didn't really enjoy Aix as a city and would have preferred going somewhere else 2nd semester."
A student Wellesley College
"French language competency, college credit. Many other things, I had a wonderful time."
Rachel S Wellesley College
"The experience of being abroad in general is so worthwhile, and exploring it all in a different language and culture is just insanely beneficial. No matter what your major, life direction/career path, whatever, living in a country where you really need to change your focus is soooo helpful. And you won't know it until you get th..."
A student Wellesley College
"Improved my language and interpersonal skills, became well-versed in french culture, and met a wonderful host family who became part of my real family to me."
Wellesley'13 Wellesley College
"Certainly worthwhile. So many things I learned outside of the classroom that I could not have learned anywhere else."
Tyler S Tufts University
"I gained a great deal of confidence and undeniably improved my command of French. I'm very glad I went to Aix for the semester--the pace of life is relaxed and slow, and I really felt that I enjoyed life. Lovely food and the beautiful weather."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the history of Europe and about our development as a country. It was definitely worthwhile. I traveled a lot throughout Europe. "
A student Wellesley College
"My French has definitely improved, and that was my goal. "
A student Wellesley College
"My French improved. I was able to take better notes in class and speak it more fluently. But being an international student, I've already seen the culture and knew what to expect in France, so the experience in Paris and Aix didn't really fascinate me. "
A student Wellesley College
"language fleuncy, freinds, life experiences, met great people"
A student Wellesley College
"My French has improved so much. I would not be able to speak as proficiently had I not spent the semester abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself, but it is hard to quantify or articulate what exactly it was that I learned (other than the language, of course). "
Allegra Z Wellesley College
"It was definitely worth while. I was able to explore Europe for the first time. I loved my host family and will always stay in contact with them. I felt that my French (comprehension, writing, speaking) definitely improved. "
A student Wellesley College
"I became more independent, responsible, and calm in stressful/new situations. I learned to live completely on my own and navigate a new culture. I learned a lot about the French way of life, and I gained a new perspective on the western world. It was most definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how much I appreciate the American university system and overall the American way of life. It was a nice semester to hang out and relax, and it certainly made me appreciate what I left back home, but I would not do it again. "
A student Wellesley College
