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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.
"While abroad I decided to change one of my majors to French, although I do not expect to pursue a career in this department. I really came to appreciate the French lifestyle and culture, and the American education system while I was abroad. I loved my experience, loved all the things I saw and new places I got to go. It was a gr..."
Natalie B Wellesley College
"I became much more independent and confident speaking French as well as traveling alone."
Camden L Wellesley College
"I really liked the experience, but I felt it could have been better"
Emma W Wellesley College
"Studying at UCL did not change my academic interests but rather strengthened them. I got to take a graduate level class and I loved it. I am now more passionate about computer science and have a more focused academic path. My stay in London was without any doubt mind opening. I'd been to several countries before but this city fe..."
Jacqueline K Wellesley College
"Above all else, I gained a deeper understanding of myself, my level of independence and how well I cope with new environments. It was eye-opening and showed me things I can improve on."
Ran J Wellesley College
"Most definitely. "
Joanna X Wellesley College
"I gained a very strong sense of independence and confidence in my self - reliance. Being abroad constantly puts you in situations where you just have to figure something out on your own in a totally new country without knowing anyone frequently. It changed my life and calmed me down. I don't worry about things as much and hav..."
Meagan F Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile. It satisfied my academic/intellectual interests (urban studies). It provided a good break from the stressful environment at Wellesley and gave me a good perspective moving forward. I also value my travel experience in Europe very much. Opened my eyes to a lot of things and will serve as a source of inspira..."
Pasinee P Wellesley College
"Just living abroad made me see things differently after coming back "
Kunah Y Wellesley College
"Senegal changed the way I not only think about issues like African development, but also just the way I think and approach problems and obstacles in general."
Kathleen S Wellesley College
"YES! I learned about this fascinating new culture and city, met interesting people from Hungary and from across the US, and I had a break from my stressful academic experience. Now I am happier in my college and I have made new friendships that I hope to keep for a long time."
Caroline A Wellesley College
"Yes. I got to live in a whole new country for four months. I met friends I know I will forever keep. I was taken out of my comfort zone and forced to spend such a long period of time with complete strangers in a country different from America."
Ashley K Wellesley College
"Definitely! I learned a ton, and fell in love with Italy."
Carolyn T Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I had a wonderful time, and I met very interesting people."
Carolyn J Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent and had a lot of fun in the city. But, I was not impressed with the education abroad. "
Kelsey T Wellesley College
"My study abroad experience was everything I imagined it to be and more. I returned to the States as someone who appreciates different cultures and people. I've grown in the sense that I feel confident to go to foreign places and immerse myself in that culture."
Jean L Wellesley College
"YES!"
Samantha S Wellesley College
"My study abroad experience was definitely worth it, and I only wish I could've extended it to a full year."
Susan P Wellesley College
"Yes, I gained confidence and independence. I loved it. "
Victoria L Wellesley College
"Without a doubt."
Jiezhen W Wellesley College
"Although aware of the poverty rates in the world, it was another thing to be continually be confronted by inequity through our conversations, academics, and daily interactions. The program has made me much more interested in political economy... well, now I can articulate the field of political economy as encompassing my inter..."
Maggie T Wellesley College
"Extremely worthwhile. Every single day that I've been back, I wish I was still in London. It's so important to choose a location that will fit you. For me, London was exactly that. The culture, the city, the food, the architecture, everything about it was such a great fit for me."
Johanna A Wellesley College
"Yes it really was. The confidence and independence that you find while studying abroad, especially in a vibrant city like london, really helps you start to feel like an adult. "
Clara B Wellesley College
"Yes, absolutely. I learned a lot about myself and changed a lot in a very healthy way. I learned the importance of slowing down, of appreciating the small things in life, and of accepting cultural differences. "
Emilie F Wellesley College
"If I could have met the same people elsewhere, I would choose a different program if I did it all over again. I really value the relationships I made with some of the exchange students and transfer students. It was nice that all of us were able to experience Jacobs for the first time together."
Rebecca M Wellesley College
