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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 independent. I learned how to deal with racism, subtle and blatant. I improved my Spanish comprehension. I learned how to navigate/explore a city."
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved! I think it was a worthwhile opportunity to be more independent. "
A student Wellesley College
"Although I think I would chose a different program I did enjoy my experience abroad. My language skills improved drastically and being thrown into a foreign environment gave me a sense of confidence and accomplishment. "
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"I learned a lot about myself and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. A lot of things about CYA are comfortable - my courses were in English, and I lived in an apartment with other Americans - but it definitely provide tons of opportunities to try new things and meet interesting people. "
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"I was able to experience things that were not offered at my home university. I had hands-on medical experience that most people do not get until medical school. It was completely worthwhile. "
Catherine S Wellesley College
"It changed my whole outlook on planning for the future. I'm interested in finding joy in whatever I do now instead of constantly preparing for an end goal and working too hard to see what's going on in the moment. Absolutely worthwhile."
Lucie L Wellesley College
"Yes, I made great friends and had a fulfilling academic experience."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned a tremendous amount about living on my own, how to take care of myself, and how I react to new situations. The language immersion was wonderful, which I didn't think I'd enjoy before I left for France. The courses at the FAC were an experience, probably most useful for highlighting differences in..."
A student Wellesley College
"Because I had little/no support, I became much more independent and assertive. I managed to accidentally stumble upon aspects of the culture and people that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise. That said, it was worthwhile. "
Susan P Wellesley College
"I learned a lot during field camp but the semester was poorly planned."
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"-My French skills improved tremendously. - I gained a different perspective on Political Science based on the way of teaching and particular course availability, that are different from Wellesley. -I gained insight about meaningful differences between USA and E.U. -I gained more self-autonomy and got to travel to other Europe..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I found it interesting to see how economics is studied differently at Cambridge than at Wellesley, and I learned a lot. Cambridge is an amazing place."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a much wider perspective about how I live my life and how others live around the world. I developed a lot of independence and I learned a lot about myself and acquired many critical thinking skills about the world around me. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about France that I cannot fit it all in this box. I learned French history, which allowed me to understand the French more. I watched TV shows that gave me talking points with my neighbors and host parents. I traveled and got to experience different cultures that put into perspective the differences with Frenc..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Europe and its cultural diversity. I also learned how to live and travel in a new country that was very different from the US. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a much greater understanding of the French language and of French culture. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I got the chance to have great conversations with brilliant professors about books i actually wanted to read. I made friends from all over the world. I got to live in a somewhat thriving city, in a beautiful area, with amazing people. I learned how to write more efficiently and forcefully so that i could finish my work and have..."
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"I gained a cultural experience that I could never have learned in a classroom. I also gained fluency in Chinese. Previously, I did not have any experience in reading and writing, however, after 9 months of intensive training, I am able to read newspapers and follow news broadcasts."
A student Wellesley College
"Adapting to a different university curriculum was very challenging and helped me grow as a writer and academic. I became more confidence in my independence and self. I reached out to organizations I wanted to be a part of based on my interests rather than career goals. I was on the LSE football team and strongly recommend joinin..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I love to travel and meet new people and that I can do it, on my own or with friends. I learned not to be afraid to try something new or go somewhere new. You don't always need someone else with you to go out and do what you want."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a remarkable amount about myself and what I need or don't want to bother with. I also have a far greater understanding of my academic capabilities and feel as if I could confidently enter a graduate programme now instead of heading back to Wellesley for my senior year. The experience was most certainly worthwhile. "
Elizabeth G Wellesley College
"I learned that study abroad programs are really catered towards a particular student. I also learned that a lot of Americans are ignorant about global issues regardless of how much they learn inside the classroom. This particular study abroad program really tried to integrate the American students into its culture and I also saw..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile: I made leaps and bounds in my French abilities (which was my goal for going abroad). However, I didn't really enjoy Aix as a city and would have preferred going somewhere else 2nd semester."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new perspective about myself, where am I from, and my current circumstances. I was able to integrate what I learned from my home institution into my academics abroad, and learned some new skills and strategies along the way. I made lifelong friends, and gained a perspective on a possible future life path from my exper..."
A student Wellesley College
"My french language ability increased enormously. I am practically fluent now. The culture was incredible, it was definitely worthwhile."
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