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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 made a lot of new friends. The UK education is very different from US, its a little more strict and requires a lot more writing."
A student Wellesley College
"I fell in love with London. The experience helped me to really solidify my future plan."
tip.laochinda Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I have gained only wonderful things from this program. My friends and family have noticed—I am a more confident, self-assured person. I've always been adventurous and loved to travel, but never able to visit another country, and my year abroad was everything I hoped it would be. My priorities and go..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live on my own in a city, and work with a budget. I became more self-sufficient, and learned to balance my work and commute. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was fundamental in my understanding of the Italian language and culture. It was a worthwhile experience that allowed me to experience a completely different culture and environment than I had been exposed to from a student's point of view. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be uncomfortable. It‘s awkward to not be fluent in the language of a society. In addition to language, there‘re cultural differences too. "
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a new language and learned to live and LOVE the Italian way of life and the people."
Alixandra B Wellesley College
"life habits "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new way of looking at familiar academic subjects, a better understanding of my academic abilities, and greater confidence."
A student Wellesley College
"Everything. It was absolutely great. "
Traci H Wellesley College
"At HKU, I got to have a very different educational experience, meet a lot of great people, and grow to love the city of Hong Kong."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent. I had never cooked for myself before so that was a challenge but it was fun to learn. I also learned how to manage money, especially traveling expenses, and gained some lifelong friends from all over the US and Great Britain. I went to St Andrews after an emotionally tough fall for me and wh..."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. My classes were fun, but what truly made me grow a lot as a person was the people I met in HK."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely! London's an amazing city and it's helping me out with some questions about my future."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to speak only Chinese in this industrial northeastern city. "
A student Wellesley College
"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..."
C2014 Wellesley College
"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
