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Wellesley students may select from more than 150 pre-approved programs of study. Select the "Pre-approved Programs" tab to see the full list. Programs featured in the side-bar may or may not be approved for Wellesley students. When in doubt, please contact the Office of International Study at ois@wellesley.edu.
Please note that some programs listed below are pre-approved by Wellesley. If you select one of these programs, you may need to petition the International Study Committee. For more information, please contact OIS.
Important Dates and Deadlines
All Wellesley students who intend to study abroad during the academic year (fall and/or spring) must declare a major and submit a Proposal to Study Away by December 1 each year. Please refer to the Office of International Study website (www.wellesley.edu/OIS/) for details.
"1) Learning and adapting to a new culture 2) Living in a new country by myself 3) New knowledge for my interest of study"
A student Wellesley College
"This program requires you to be independent and self-motivated since classes are recorded and attendance is optional, and I became more confident by forcing myself out of my comfort zone. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Really enjoyed Berlin and traveling. "
Julia B Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent, and to set personal goals for myself."
Aissata B Wellesley College
"I gained a lot more confidence in doing things alone and a lot more independence from my time abroad. I would definitely say it was worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I learned so so so much and really improved my spanish"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to advocate for myself. I am a shy person but I found myself interacting with more people daily in shops, restaurants, the train station, and my dorm. This experience was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I increased my language skills, made lots of new friends, become very comfortable and familiar with a new city, and was able to do lots of traveling. This semester was the best few months of my life and incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned mostly about myself, my place in the world, and gained wisdom on how to consider what I want to do next in it. I learned that it doesn't take a lot to make me happy, and I am so proud of myself for learning how to solo travel safely as a young woman so I could make memories abroad!"
Aleah L Wellesley College
"I learned more about my identities as a mixed person and an American in terms of how different places view these identities and how I should or shouldn't respond or adapt to them. "
Hannah W Wellesley College
"I learned how to remain relaxed during periods of academic stress and the importance of work-life balance. I also learned how to cook traditional Trini dishes like callaloo, roti, curry chicken, and pelau."
Na'Mia K Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent. And a lot about values I want/dont want in different relationships."
Gloria M Wellesley College
"I learned how important it is for me to be academically challenged and that I am able to live in a foreign country."
Cristina M Wellesley College
"Learned more about Southeast Asia and the culture in Singapore. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how easy it is to talk to people and make friends!"
Elizabeth M Wellesley College
"The interdisciplinary Food, Sustainability, and Environment program was an amazing opportunity to use food as a vehicle to approach learning about Italian culture, sustainability, and the environment. Whether this was through visiting or receiving lectures from various actors involved in Italy's food systems, the FSE program all..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish culture and was able to improve my language skills a lot, so it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"CET Beijing is an intense program, but if you're looking to actually improve your Chinese as much as possible in a short period of time, it's incredibly effective. The language pledge can be tough to keep up at all times, but it really pushes you to use and approach the language in a new way—although it was the part I was the mo..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned lots about my core course -- mainly through experiences and travel, and I often reference what I learned abroad in classes back at Wellesley. Definitely worthwhile!"
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"It is very interesting to experience the British education, and very specifically Oxford education as a history student. The education is very rigorous and help me build up skills to manage my time better. In addition, the traditions of Oxford are very fun and unique; dressing up in an evening gown to go to a ball on a random Tu..."
Skylar S Wellesley College
"I definitely think this program was worthwhile, as it gave me the time and space to really concentrate on the topics I was interested in while still being adequately relaxed."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned much more about the UK's history as well as Scottish history. I also met so many new people and was able to have a new experience. "
Miyabi K Wellesley College
"It was interesting to learn economics through a different teaching style and I believe that my writing improved a lot through the program.The professors were very accomodating while also pushing me to look at things with a different lens."
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