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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 how to rely on myself alone. I became more understanding of the mixture of cultures abroad but even more so the mixture of cultures at home. I might chose a larger city or a program with home stay but the program a chose was an experience I won't regret. "
Julia G Wellesley College
"Absolutely."
Lucy B Wellesley College
"Yes. I became proficient in Japanese, made new friends, and had a great time. I hope to go back to teach English after I graduate. "
Kate D Wellesley College
"Definitely not "a waste of time.""
Melissa E Wellesley College
"Yes - My Arabic improved immensely and it was an great challenge to overcome."
Renee C Wellesley College
"N/A"
Viveka B Wellesley College
"My abroad experienced made me realize how valuable cultural exchange is, and how necessary it is to be in the country to truly learn the language and to understand the people. There is so much to discover and experience; there are similarities and differences between countries and it is helpful to consider both to better underst..."
Catherine C Wellesley College
"Yes. I just wish I could have done a homestay but the natural disaster was (obviously) out of our control."
Anna m Wellesley College
"I had to most amazing year in Japan and this program definitely contributed to my experience. By learning more about Japan's people and culture has given me a better understanding of how to interact with different cultures. Also my time away has helped me mature as a person and I am looking forward to applying everything I have ..."
Audrey M Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I am so happy I went abroad, although it hasn't changed my future plans."
Ila D Wellesley College
"London changed my life. With every fiber of my being I want to go back there and I am looking at anything that can take me back. "
Agnieszka N Wellesley College
"YES! It helped me gain lots of experience as an activist, but this wasn't helped or supported by IES or Wellesley at ALL. I did that completely on my own. "
Anna W Wellesley College
"I learned to be more outgoing and confident and to face challenges head-on. I learned to be more independent in my academics."
Lori S Wellesley College
"My decision to study abroad was the best decision I have ever made. As trite as it sounds, it really opened up my world in a way that you can't get just from traveling. I lived in Berlin and now consider it a second home. "
Julia B Wellesley College
"No one will "baby" you on this program, so you have to be prepared to take initiative in meeting people. That being said, I really enjoyed that aspect of the program and it allowed me to do a lot that I couldn't have done on many other programs."
Caroline B Wellesley College
"Yes! I wish I went there full time."
Lydia K Wellesley College
"I'm now studying full-time at the Gerrit Rietveld, pursuing a second degree. I am active in the art community here in Amsterdam and have found myself surprisingly at home in this amazing international city. I'm much more committed to pursuing a future in the arts and I've learned a lot from living in such a diverse and dynamic e..."
Jessica D Wellesley College
"being to travel easily around Europe was amazing. Also being able to visit historical tourist attractions that I had heard of/ learned about was very interesting"
Victoria L Wellesley College
"I thought that I experienced an incredible amount of personal growth in addition to gaining a lot from the incredible academic experience. My experience at Oxford has only reinforced my love for learning and has made me set my sights so much higher in all areas of my life."
Senta K Wellesley College
"Non-academically: absolutely. "
Monica W Wellesley College
"yes, took classes that you cannot take at wellesley"
Naranidh P Wellesley College
"yes, it helped me be more independent and adventurous"
jessica v Wellesley College
"I love Wellesley, but my semester was probably the most important semester in terms of gaining perspective on the world, but most of all myself. It definitely changed my priorities for my future plans as well. "
Jean K Wellesley College
"Yes. I learned new things about the culture that I had not experienced. I made many new friends, countless countless memories, and fulfilled my dream of living as a student in Japan. It has shown me also that although I love Japan, I don't think I would live there. Visit often, but not live."
Mijeong T Wellesley College
"Yes, my study abroad program was very worthwhile. I understood how to live in a completely different place and culture and came to learn what others think of my own culture by engaging with the locals. "
Mehar N Wellesley College
