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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 an enormous amount about myself, and I have a new connection and my values and desires. Many of my perspectives and beliefs were consistently challenged and complicated in a really important way, and I learned new ways of articulating myself and my place in the world."
Heron R Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Shanghai that I could not have previously read about. Academically, I learned a lot about the economic development and the business environment in China. "
A student Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I gained many new friends, discovered a whole new country and culture, discovered a delicious new cuisine, became more independent and confident, proved myself that I can thrive outside of my comfort zone, proved to myself that I can live in a completely different culture / country, broa..."
joanna.poget Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Spanish culture and Spaniards and I would not trade the experience fir anything."
A student Wellesley College
"I actually did learn a lot about myself. Honestly, stuff I learned in the classroom was just a bonus, most of it was traveling around, getting to know the cities, having fun, hanging out with friends, learning about these 31 strangers I now had as friends."
A student Wellesley College
"Despite Scotland being an English-speaking country I still went through culture shock and feel like I got such a different educational and cultural experience while there. It was easy to travel, but there were also endless things to do in Edinburgh, so I was constantly exploring and experiencing new things."
A student Wellesley College
"100% WORTHWHILE. It was tough deciding if I was going to stay for a year. To be honest, I miss Wellesley everyday- it truly is a wonderful place, and we are getting an unparalleled experience by living and learning there. That being said, I also love Edinburgh, but it is different, and I think that when going into any study ..."
Lauren T Wellesley College
"Programs in multiple different countries help you gain perspective on what you're learning, on culture in general, and on your own home culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"There's so much to learn and experience about the world outside of the United States. Travel between European states deemed much cheaper than expected, surprisingly, so it was great to experience different cultures in such close proximity to one another. I also learned a lot about my family's heritage through a genealogical sear..."
Rachel H Wellesley College
"There is no way I can explain how much I believe my experience in Cameroon was "worthwhile"; it was beyond worthwhile. It changed my entire way of seeing the world, the way I see myself, and the way I live my life. About myself: I learned that I adapt very well to new settings, more than I believed I could. I finally made a deci..."
A student Wellesley College
"I met a lot of different people and I learned a whole different academic system. Set in a unique environment, London provides a lot of opportunity to engage and learn from academics, societies, and cultural events. One of the KEY experiences at the LSE (different from small liberal arts college) is the significant amount of use..."
awells Wellesley College
"It was completely worthwhile. I think the program was poorly organized and didn't help me as much as I thought it would (I did, however, find my German program tutor to be fantastic). I learned more outside the classroom, living in a foreign city and immersing myself in a culture/language. That was completely worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. I gained language skills, I learned how to live alone, I learned how to take care of myself, how to harangue an airline on the telephone, I overcame my fear of traveling and then my fear of traveling alone, I learned a lot about myself, I learned that I am capable of writing 24 pages of German, I learned that communication ..."
A student Wellesley College
"N.B. I said I wouldn't choose the same program not because I hated WIA, but because I was deciding between WIA and Sciences Po Paris and think that Paris might have been a better fit for me. The program was certainly worthwhile, but I felt like I wasted a lot of time. Maybe that's because I get really irritated whenever I fee..."
A student Wellesley College
"Going abroad is definitely worthwhile! I learned about myself, learned a lot about Danish culture and got to see so many new places."
Hilary A Wellesley College
"I wanted to work on my Italian and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained lots of independence, learned a lot about myself, had a lot of downfalls, grew stronger as a person, and learned how to cook. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the do's and don'ts of being in a different culture, as well as improving my language proficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"I made amazing friends and had experiences I would never have living in a small college in Wellesley, MA. I was also able to attend career events that would not be available at Wellesley and interacted with potential employers. I was always happy and motivated because London is an amazing city with amazing people. "
gupta.nayni Wellesley College
"Ministry visits and guest speakers made the program really interesting and CIEE organized some great trips. My language skills improved, I got to travel more around the Middle East, and I definitely have a much better understanding of Middle Eastern politics."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about cultures and different ways of running and being a part of a society. The experience was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that you can never be too careful. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about South African history and society and it helped me reflect on my life as an African American living in the USA. It was worthwhile. "
Maria T Wellesley College
"I gain a whole new perspective from my experience abroad. I met AMAZING people, had great adventures and learned new things. I would without a doubt do it all over again. "
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