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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 what intellectualism, activism, and local organizing can look like outside the U.S. I also gained many parallels between social issues in the U.S. and Argentina, which enables me to put into use so much of the knowledge I gained from members of the community in Argentina. "
Jade Y Wellesley College
"I got a lot more cultural insight into cross-strait relations and US-Taiwan perceptions from people my age, as well as a lot of confidence in my Mandarin speaking abilities. Totally worthwhile, if anything I wish the program was longer."
Lilia B Wellesley College
"I learned a lot in the classroom and even more being immersed in the culture of day to day life. It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience. I met new people (from spain and other european countries), ate new foods, learned about traditions and different ways of life all while speaking in a different langua..."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to explore all the outs and ins of Korean life and travel around the entire country."
Isabella K Wellesley College
"I learned so much and got to study in courses I never would have been able to take in undergraduate in the US -- such as sustainable finance and impact investing. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be comfortable being alone and being in a different country"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about the international community including law and institutions which made it very worthwhile "
Alicia B Wellesley College
"I bettered my speaking and got to see many new places and meet new people."
A student Wellesley College
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A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about new authoritarianism, illiberalism, and populism in Serbia, Austria, and Hungary and how the history of conflict from the Ottomans to WWI and II, to the Yugoslav Wars, all have immense influence on the region to this day, through memory politics, social norms, and more."
A student Wellesley College
"I loved my time in Brazil, studying at UFF. I made friendships, fell in love, learned Portuguese, and learned so much about the beautiful, vibrant culture that is Brazil."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Made new connections, learned in depth about a new place, enjoyed living in a wholly different environment"
Ella T Wellesley College
"I gained experience traveling Europe"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I want to continue traveling and living abroad, if possible. The experience was extremely worthwhile. "
Karla R Wellesley College
"I gained not only academic knowledge from my classes but more significantly for me personally, a lot about different cultures and what life in Europe can look like. It was absolutely worthwhile and I’d consider living in Europe after I graduate. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, I learned to manage my life completely independent from my friends and family. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. Living alone and figuring out stuff outside academics. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about global events and seeing the US through a new light. It also gave me more motivation to learn a new language and some techniques to be a better speaker."
Jada O Wellesley College
"I enjoyed my semester abroad at HKU. Taking courses in a different country brought me new perspectives. "
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"It was worthwhile. I spent a lot of time alone during my time in Geneva which was incredibly important for learning about myself and finding more security in myself. My classes were also informative but I think I learned the most about how to live on my own. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I've grown a lot as a person and as a student. I've become more independent, improved my french speaking skills, and learned about french culture in a way that can only be taught through full immersion. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"My study abroad experiences was one of the best things I have ever done and it was definitely worthwhile. My French skills improved dramatically, I gained a profound understanding of French culture and the French perspective. I also became a whole lot braver and more confident, definitely more outgoing and ready to say "yes" to ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"How to live and fend for myself. A glimpse of what adult life is like. "
A student Wellesley College
"I now know what living in Hong Kong can be like."
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