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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.
"I learned to budget, travel, make new friends (maminly americans), and it helped my spanish skills. "
Lily C Wellesley College
"Despite being on my own for the last three years, study abroad is when I first felt like a real adult. Leaving the safety bubble of Wellesley was incredibly eye-opening, and allowed me to exercise freedom I never had before. I also got the chance to travel to various places I hadn't even dreamed of visiting, and it was heartwarm..."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed meeting lots of new people. I got to experience different cultures and speak and learn with people from different backgrounds, which allowed me to see what life is kinda like outside of the U.S."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about German as a language and as a culture; during my stay in Germany, I visited lots of places besides Tübingen, which all broadened my horizon and let me gained more knowledge on Germany as a country, its history, its modern lifestyle and its culture."
Michelle P Wellesley College
"I greatly developed my French and adaptability skills. Because I was in Europe, I was able to travel to visit family members I hadn't seen in years. "
Sofia D Wellesley College
"I learned that I would love to live in Australia in the future"
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely learned the importance of being independent and looking out for myself while at the program. Although help was available if I needed it, it didn't feel super accessible all of the time. Again, I did enjoy all of my classes and what I learned from them so I would consider it worthwhile. I was able to see and experien..."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely. Learned not just French but problem-solving and my communication I think has improved as a whole. "
A student Wellesley College
"I loved getting to learn and navigate a completely new city and feel completely independent for the first time in my life. I think I grew a lot as a person and learned about myself in new ways."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent: being abroad forced me to take care of myself, and it was my first time living alone. It was especially exciting to cook for myself and travel around Europe alone/with friends for the first time."
Sylvie S Wellesley College
"I learned to do what I care about, and to speak my mind, and the right people will find you."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to be more independent"
A student Wellesley College
"It was awesome, I want to go back in the future."
Larissa d Wellesley College
"I tried so many new things that I wouldn't have had the chance to try otherwise."
A student Wellesley College
"Love for the outdoors, great profs, wonderful friends"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be very independent. I traveled by myself for the first time, had classes where I was the only student, and had the most time on my hands in my life. I had to learn to navigate freedom and independence responsibly."
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt a lot about independence and living on your own. It was worth it. It also made me appreciate small things about my home university. "
Arial B Wellesley College
"Was able to easily travel Australia and Asia and see parts of the world I would have never seen before! It was more than worthwhile"
Jillian C Wellesley College
"I learned how to manage money, cook, navigate public transport, and travel on my own. It was extremely worth it, and I would not trade the experience for the world."
A student Wellesley College
"I'm so grateful to have lived in a different country that is so thoughtful. I loved all of my friends that I made in my living and learning community, and had incredible experiences at my LLC events and core class events/ travel experiences"
Nicole B Wellesley College
"I learned lots of Korean idioms and East Asian History and Politics. It was worthwhile."
Kenya C Wellesley College
"Such an insightful perspective on work/life balance - Absolutely one of the best experiences."
A student Wellesley College
"I became so much better at Spanish, which was my primary goal. I also made so many friends that have taught me so much. I learned to think from new perspectives, and by communicating in the local language also learned more about the people."
Ashley C Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Scottish and British culture. I also learned how to navigate living on my own in a foreign country with very little outside help, as well as learning how to travel to other countries on my own. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was so incredibly worthwhile. I learned a ton about Italy but also how to live in a foreign country and travel around Europe"
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