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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 grew both as a person and as a learner. Oxford challenges you to both learn how to structure your studies/day, socialize in a new country, and succeed in a rigorous academic system that demands excellence. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt like I matured. "
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"I gained more independence and confidence. "
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"My primary goal for going abroad was to improve my language skills, and I did exactly that. I gained so much in cultural and language experience. "
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"I think it was worthwhile, I met so many people and had so many new experiences I wouldn't have had at my home college. "
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"I think I learned confidence and independence while I was abroad. I feel like I was able to practice advocating for myself even in an international context, which was a good skill to cultivate. "
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"I felt as though I gained a lot from the experience of living in a foreign city. The school itself was underwhelming from an academic standpoint."
Reyna W Wellesley College
"Life-long memories, maturity and flexibility with navigating a new city/country and culture. "
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"I learned so much about traveling internationally and experiencing other countries."
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"It was definitely worthwhile and exposed me to different ways of learning."
Aleah G Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent and got to experience a lot of different cultures because of easy travel from London. "
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"I gained more experience outside of the US and became more independent/confident"
Virginia B Wellesley College
"I learned resilience and to not expect myself to be perfect. It was worthwhile. I'm still in touch with friends from Poitiers and also Americans in the same program. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that everyone abroad is very knowledgeable about global politics, languages, and I hope the US is too. "
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"History shapes a nation and its people deeply. European countries are not at all the same. I learned to appreciate many different cultures and talk to people from a variety of backgrounds."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and the environments that I enjoy living and working in -- I thought Oxford's architecture was beautiful, but I did find myself missing the green space at my home institution and where I grew up. I also learned that I like being in a classroom environment/academic setting that involves interacting wi..."
Catherine S Wellesley College
"Studying abroad at Oxford was immensely worthwhile. I deepened my academic knowledge, gained new perspectives by engaging in debate, finance, and sustainability organisations, and built lasting friendships through both college traditions and daily life. The experience helped me grow personally and strengthened my ability to adap..."
Elisabeth S Wellesley College
"I gained a multitude of social, educational, and cultural skills during my time abroad that can now be transited into my time in America. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to navigate in a new country and new academic environment, but most of all I learned my own limits and how to respect them. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained a lot of independence and confidence. "
Cayla G Wellesley College
"It was super worthwile, I learned about a different culture and part of the world, and in how to be there, what it means to be myself."
Elena A Wellesley College
"I learned a whole new lifestyle! It was a lot slower and I could prioritize myself over schoolwork, which I had never really done before. It was totally worthwhile. I also think language immersion helped with my overall confidence"
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"I learned not only about film, but how to work with others efficiently and manage time and resources. It also helped in blooming my creativity. It was 100% worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to travel a lot and learn what it is like to study in a different country! It was totally worthwhile!"
Eliza L Wellesley College
"Love learning about the history of the city. "
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