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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 be even more open-minded regarding other peoples' political/social views. I learned to embrace new experiences and to speak Spanish more fluently. I gained so many new friends from my experience abroad and learned so much about Spanish history, culture and family life. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"1. Greater self-awareness: there's not even a language barrier for London programs, but it's still study abroad, and being away from my friends and my college for a year resulted in a certain sense of loneliness that forced me to get in touch with myself more than I had before coming to London. This experience is different for e..."
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"My experience abroad taught me more about my values and aspirations than any other semester had in my academic career. I found it incredibly worthwhile and liberating to remove myself from familiar environments and relationships and immerse myself in completely new ones. The lessons I learned and realizations I experienced abo..."
A student Wellesley College
"Improved my language skills, 110%. Confidence in myself. Life long memories. It was in every way worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Lots of social integration and academic rigor "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a great deal about the management of protected areas in South Africa and the current challenges facing ecologists and conservationists. I also gained a better understanding of South African history and culture that I could not otherwise have gotten from a course taught in the States."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a LOT about myself and my culture as a Brazilian American. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I could rewind to start the program all over. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about Spain and the language. "
A student Wellesley College
"My study abroad experience was more than worthwhile. I grew up a lot, learning how to take care of myself in simple and challenging circumstances. My time abroad wasn't easy and it wasn't always fun. There were times when traveling was more difficult than it was enjoyable, but it was always a valuable experience. I learned above..."
A student Wellesley College
"Confidence with speaking the language, life skills, how to survive in a foreign country."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Oxford has a very different education system, and while I prefer Wellesley's system, it did open my eyes to how students in the UK learn. It is also refreshing to meet professors with a very different set of expectations from what you're used to, and that pushes you to think outside the box."
A student Wellesley College
"It was great to take such rigorous math courses, surrounded by people who are as passionate about math as I am. Very much worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worthwile"
A student Wellesley College
"Essentially, I got a fairer education outside the classroom than I did inside it. The format of General Course (finals = 100% of final grade) was an extremely difficult pill to swallow -- and one I'm still not satisfied with -- but the overall experience was worth it because now I have friends from three different continents tha..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that translocating yourself to a different place for a year can be a bit intimidating--especially when you have an established routine/set of friends at Wellesley. It was worthwhile to me to try something different, and although it wasn't always easy or fun, I think it was extremely worthwhile. I learned not to be too ..."
A student Wellesley College
"There is not enough space here to tell all that I have gained. It was most definitely worthwhile, I don't want to imagine what my life would be like if I had not gone on this adventure. I've learned so much about cultural appreciation and acknowledgement; for myself, I've learned about patience and self control."
A student Wellesley College
"I was challenged academically to the point where I now better understand what interests me and what doesn't. I also learned to live in a large city, which brings many positive and negative learning experiences with it!"
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I not only mastered Spanish, but I made friends for life, learned to cope in a totally new environment, learned to become more independent, and had so much fun becoming a Sevillan during the year. "
A student Wellesley College
"Social skills, confidence, adaptability, acceptance. It was probably one of the best decisions I've made in my life so far."
Yang T Wellesley College
"Yes it was an incredible experience. I learned more about sustainable development in the context of India and was inspired on continuing this study in the future. "
A student Wellesley College
"Just living abroad was great. The Wellesley community, while great, can feel so small sometimes, and it was absolutely fantastic to live in a big city. I never realized before I went abroad how much I needed it and I feel like I've gotten so much more independent from the experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Great courses. Great independence. "
A student Wellesley College
"My independent learning/research skills improved with practices, and I traveled to many European countries and British cities when I had chances. I was not stressed with exams, and I had greater freedom with time that even I picked up playing piano again. "
A student Wellesley College
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A student Wellesley College
"Worthwhile, but there's a lot I would have done differently. Paris is definitely the best place to study in France, but I would have done it with a program other than Sarah Lawrence. Their courses and academic rigor were nothing compared to Wellesley's."
Simone T Wellesley College
