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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.
"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
"yes"
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
"I learned that I am capable of adapting to a different way of living. I thoroughly enjoyed my year abroad and hope to live in France again after I graduate."
A student Wellesley College
"new academic system"
A student Wellesley College
"Lock your door. "
A student Wellesley College
"I think it was definitely worthwhile. Although I was not that satisfied with the education I received at University College London, I loved the city, loved the people, and overall I had an amazing time."
A student Wellesley College
"I can't spell out what I gained and learned from this experience. I feel speechless when I think about what my year at Oxford did for me as a student and as a young woman. I know that I haven't gained a full understanding of what that year did for me. But I do know that I have never felt happier, more curious, more intellectu..."
Samantha F Wellesley College
"I learned what it is like to live by yourself for 9 months and how to figure out a city you've never lived in before. I learned about photography and different photographic processes. I learned about the histories of different art forms and about the contemporary fine art world. I learned about myself and pushed myself in ways t..."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel that at Oxford I honed my academic skills. I can now absorb and process information and produce work with an efficiency I never thought possible. Additionally I had an amazing social and cultural experience. "
cbrynie Wellesley College
"I met a lot of new friends from all different backgrounds, and learned a lot from all of them. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to navigate a foreign environment. I gained a thoughtful and well-informed perspective of German culture, and had the chance to experience it for myself and really immerse myself in it. I met interesting people, though that was something I had to strive to do on my own and was not easy. If I could, I would do it ag..."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to improve my Spanish speaking skills as well as learn about the local culture. "
A student Wellesley College
