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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 learnt the cultures of the local people by spending time with them during buddy network events and visiting family time. It was a really valuable experience."
A student Wellesley College
"My conversational Russian improved a lot, as well as my ability to talk about academic topics like art, literature, and history. In addition to that, Moscow is a magnificent (if expensive) city, and I'm already homesick to go back!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot in my classes that will be useful for my major. I gained a lot of good friends and experiences. I do think it was worthwhile because I did experience so much, good and bad. I would pick a different program in the end for better support, but I wouldn't pick different peers or country."
A student Wellesley College
"- Appreciation for how different we all are, and why, but how we are still so similar and can connect despite our differences (: - Aspects of the Danish lifestyle/mentality that make it so different from the US"
A student Wellesley College
"I feel confident in my ability to survive in any place. Basically no one spoke english and I did not speak hungarian but it was still very fun and there were no major disasters! "
A student Wellesley College
"The ability to adapt to new and sometimes scary situations. The ability to communicate with almost everyone in a foreign language with increased fluency and ease. I fell in love with France and want to work/live there when I graduate. Yes it was worthwhile! "
A student Wellesley College
"How to fend for myself, I learned a lot about myself, and a ton about Spanish culture."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained the fact that I feel that now I can live abroad"
A student Wellesley College
"My time abroad was very worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and also about a different culture. I was able to do fieldwork and clinical work that I would not have ever been able to do in the United States. I met some of the most amazing people and learned so much from them. Also, my Spanish improved which is nice."
A student Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile. I had a great time and learned a lot about myself and made friends from all over the world that I know I will keep in touch with forever. "
Hannah G Wellesley College
"Ya. I never want to live in Copenhagen. It was ok. "
Eman W M Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to teach myself, as learning was very personal, not interactive, at SOAS. I learned how to take advantage of the city I was in and all it had to offer.I learned how to travel effectively and use the knowledge I gained in my studies elsewhere. I learned how to deal with difficult people to live with. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about my own personal skills and interests, and how to use the training I received in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I've learned that being independent doesn't necessarily mean that you can exist without social interaction. And as much as an 'easy A' in academics might seem nice, it gets quite boring after a while."
Erika T Wellesley College
"This program is perfect for people who really want to improve their Chinese."
A student Wellesley College
"its too hard to sum up in a little box, all of the incredible things i learned or gained while i was there but i can say that is was worth every second of my time and every penny spent."
A student Wellesley College
"My writing improved dramatically, as did my vocabulary. It was also a great experience to live on my own in an apartment. It was definitely worth it! "
A student Wellesley College
"Loved it! Learned the city life, how to cook for myself and cleaning my own bathroom! "
chaipie Wellesley College
"I learned about the history of Costa Rica's sustainable development and improvements that they and other countries could make in order to further protect the environment while developing their economy. I had an absolutely amazing time traveling all over the country. The best part about this program was being able to go on short ..."
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"very very worthwhile- learned about a truly unique part of the world, developed my interest in ecology"
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed the london lifestyle."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish, and also gained a tremendous amount of confidence in myself. If I can navigate taking finals, making travel plans, and going to the doctor in a foreign language, I can do anything in English. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was helpful for me to live abroad for a time so that I can have an awareness of cultural and continental differences. I felt it was important to study abroad so that my education would be well-rounded."
Jessica S Wellesley College
"ABSOLUTELY. My study abroad experience helped me to understand more accurately the western world and perceptions of America and Americans abroad."
Cassandra E Wellesley College
