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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.
"Yes--- my study abroad experience allowed me to contextualize my study of the Middle East and North Africa as well as further improve my language abilities."
Deirdre O Wellesley College
"Even though I was bothered by many aspects of the program, I ultimately learned a lot from it academically and personally. I already had international exposure and had traveled extensively, but living in Brazil made the experience entirely different. I am more aware now of justice and political issues that I didn't pay attention..."
Claire d Wellesley College
"I looked at it more as a personal growth type of experience. I realized what I wanted to do with my life and discovered other outlooks on life. I also met others who had similar and not so similar passions. As cliche as it sounds, it really did open my eyes to other interests and experiences."
Lily Shin-Li D Wellesley College
"I learned a ton about Mexican culture and really changed many of my views about the importance of family/friendship. I had truly beautiful experiences and especially appreciated the chance to have discussions/debates with Mexican students about politics or activism. It was totally worthwhile and I would love to return to Puebl..."
Terra S Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved significantly, I learned a lot about Spanish culture, I learned to be more independent, I didn't travel to many other countries but I had a blast travelling within Spain. It has made me even more fascinated with what I am learning and what I have learned within my Spanish major. "
Stephanie Q Wellesley College
"Of course! I am still processing everything, so I don't really know what I have learned about myself through this experience yet, but I definitely now have a more in-depth understanding of Korean culture, Korean history, Korean politics, and just the psyche of the Korean people. I understand why the people do what they do or bel..."
Christine L Wellesley College
"Yes, absolutely! I learned so much about South Africa and other walks of life, and I also learned so much about myself and matured so much."
Jessica U Wellesley College
"It's given me perspective."
Carly A Wellesley College
"Without a doubt. I loved it and would cheerfully go back to Spain on the first opportunity."
Kate L Wellesley College
"Absolutely. There are many cultural differences to work through, but I learned so much about myself and others that I'm so blessed for this opportunity. "
Alana N Wellesley College
"Definitely more culturally aware, more prone to travel in the future, met two new feminist friends that are now two of my closest and I will definitely keep in touch with."
Kristen F Wellesley College
"I would definitely regret not coming to Japan when I had the chance, so I'm glad I went through with it and spent a semester in Tokyo. At times, I feel like it was an academic waste of a semester, but outside of the academics, I've made a lot of memories that have made it worthwhile. After being in Japan, I feel like its unneces..."
Alicia B Wellesley College
"Most definitely. I now know that I need to live in a large city full of history. I know what kind of people I want to be friends with in the future. I have friends all over Europe and am much more aware about politics and cultural interplay. "
Sam12 Wellesley College
"Yes, I wish I could have stayed for the whole year."
Jennifer H Wellesley College
"Definitely. My chinese improved so much, as did my understanding of the country."
Sarina T Wellesley College
"It was amazing overall. There were some bumps and the Spanish program was seriously lacking, but if you take initiative and are interested in the program's focus areas you'll do great. "
Krista D Wellesley College
"Yes! I experienced a different way of living that will definitely stay with me for the rest of my life. The program also helped me realize more specifically what I'm interested in academically. "
Sarah M Wellesley College
"Yes"
Lorena M Wellesley College
"I would do it again in a heartbeat. I miss parts of it and the people I met everyday and I can't wait to go back and visit sometime in the future. "
Katie S Wellesley College
"I jumped off waterfalls in Zambia and pet crocodiles in Botswana. I dealt with issues of rape, pregnancy and hate crimes and have come out of the experience a new person. Maybe a bit more jaded, but also a bit wiser about the world. Go on this program if you want to change your life."
Sophie G Wellesley College
"I learned quite a bit about myself and Egyptian culture on this program. I have a much better understanding of what it means to be a foreign woman in the Middle East, and that, to me, was an unparalled experience. I also had the priviledge to actually talk to Egyptians in their native language. I got to know Egyptians in a way t..."
Esra Y Wellesley College
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I am more culturally aware but I didn't have the best academic experience. More importantly, I learned so much about myself and did start to question my academic interests."
Zakiyyah S Wellesley College
"I can't say that my academic plans have changed. I went to Mexico because it already fit into my academic interests. I have always been fascinated by Mexico-US relations so PMCSP was perfect! I just found it fascinating to see the cultural differences on the other side of the border. I was looking forward to it so long and I can..."
Briana C Wellesley College
"definitely! i learned a new language, and learned hidden life facts that i would need after college graduation"
Takako E Wellesley College
"I loved getting to learn about a different culture firsthand. Being able to live in London alone made the program worthwhile. It is such an amazing city, and I loved getting to know it. "
Elizabeth F Wellesley College
