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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 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. "
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"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. "
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"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."
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"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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"I learned how to navigate international culture and travel, and grew my understanding of Danish design. It was very worthwhile!"
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"I really enjoyed being in Kyoto. Having been in Japan numerous times before, this experience stood out for the cultural appreciation I grew to have. "
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"I was able to spend a lot of time camping, hiking, climbing, and backpacking, which I loved. It was incredible scenery and there was a lot of support for outdoors activities as well as a lot of like minded people that really made the experience special."
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"I loved the ability to thoroughly study a subject unavailable at my home institution (geography) through personalized, 1:1 tutorials with some of the leading academics doing work related to my interests. I felt very welcomed and supported both at St. Catz and in the School of Geography, and made solid friends at both."
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"I've become a lot more independent and responsible, but more than that I've also learned how to be care-free and to not take myself or life too seriously. The world is so, so big and has so much more to offer than the place you're currently in. My experience abroad was 100% worthwhile and I don't think I can stop traveling now t..."
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"I learned that while I appreciate rigor and learned a lot through my tutorials, I also really value interdisciplinary learning, group discussions with other students, and hands-on learning outside of the classroom. I'm glad to have experienced the tutorial system, but my main lesson from my experience abroad is that it's not the..."
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"Because of its size, I had a lot of freedom to do what I wanted. No one was checking in on me. No one was making sure I ate, nor telling me I couldn't go to a different country on a Tuesday. If you take advantage of that, you can learn a lot about yourself and put yourself in new positions. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Mara S Wellesley College
"I do feel I understand myself better. I feel way more comfortable traveling alone. Educationally not super helpful. "
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"America sucks and the world has so much more to offer. My problems are so small. People are so wonderful. So worthwhile"
Izzy N Wellesley College
"I really pushed past my comfort zone with this experience abroad. Before this experience, I was not a very spontaneous person, but during my time at HK, I constantly added things to my bucket list and tried to learn and explore as much as possible, from visiting monasteries to hiking mountains. Even when I got busier with school..."
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"The most meaningful part of my exchange was the opportunity to live in Asia for a significant period of time. I have long considered moving to Asia, and this experience certainly helped me understand what that would look and feel like. I have heard many people say that Singapore is too small to be interesting for long, but I t..."
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"It was very worthwhile. My French skills improved a lot and more importantly my confidence in using them improved. I feel hopeful that I will be able to keep these skills and continue to travel or even live abroad in the future. I spent more time alone and figuring out what I like to do, while at the same time I formed wonderful..."
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"I've learned how to deal with difficult people. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to manage my time effectively, writing essays quickly while maintaining thoughtfulness and high standards. I also became more confident and enthusiastic in introducing myself to new people. In tutorials, I had the rare freedom to share my abundant curiosities, discussing topics and readings I especially enjoyed with an..."
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