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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, I was able to climb out of my comfort zone and gain more life skills (such as cooking and travelling on my own)."
Joanna W Wellesley College
"Europe is awesome. I learned more and had more fun while traveling in Europe, and would do more traveling if I did it again. I'd also be more out-going and force myself to make more (French) friends. With this program, a lot depends on the people you're with. I feel like I understand the French fairly well- and don't necessaril..."
Lauren C Wellesley College
"YES! I became more independent, more confident, more outgoing, able to have more fun... I am leading a less-stressful life now, thanks to my entire attitude change. Everything was put in perspective. I am now going to double-major in Spanish and Political Science, and my dream is to live in Spain."
Robyn B Wellesley College
"Yes. Living in another country - not just travelling in it, but living - is a very unique experience, and rewarding."
Faye B Wellesley College
"I learned scientific field research skills and a greater understanding of global environmental programs. I think the skills I learned at SFS will help me in all of my feature academic endeavors "
Whitney7 Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent from traveling around by myself or with friends. I learned to be more understanding about different cultural practices and lifestyles. Although I do not plan to pursue a career in Japan or in Japanese, I am very happy that I decided to go abroad and am thrilled that I was able to become proficien..."
Stephanie C Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because of the language component, and the places I got to visit. It was interesting because I got a different perspective on environmental studies."
Julia W Wellesley College
"yes. I loved Whitley and the community I formed here."
Angelica R Wellesley College
"I was in a completely different environment for three months. I saw things and met people I will never see again."
Natalia O Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. My whole year abroad was well worth it"
Julie B Wellesley College
"Yes! I've definitely changed a lot, but in a good way. I understand myself better, and my experiences here have really opened my mind to a lot of new and different things."
Cat Z Wellesley College
"My French is way better. Some of my professors were really excellent (I repeat this because it seems, from talking to other exchange students, that my experience was an anomaly) - I have developed intellectually while here. I also know a lot more about France and Europe which is really neat. I am more culturally aware from spend..."
Tanya O Wellesley College
"I learned how to conduct field research, turn observations into useful data, and how to work with a team. The experience solidified my goal to work to conserve and protect coastal environments in the Pacific. I also loved the group dynamic and had an amazing time living in Mexico with friends. "
Ellen W Wellesley College
"Yes - I got to see a lot of the country, which is gorgeous, and I learned a lot about local culture and natural resource management. My field research experience will definitely help me in my future environmental work."
Pin P Wellesley College
"It made me realize how much I want to travel more and learn about new cultures. It also made to gain more knowledge about Europe and European issues such as immigration. "
Devika W Wellesley College
"I came out of the experience understanding just so much more of how Japanese society runs. My interests are not just about popular culture anymore, but now more about the people and their lives. I became really fascinated by the gender, foreign/native, racial and class struggles within Japan. I really love the Japanese language..."
Annie T Wellesley College
"Yes, really worthwhile, absolutely perfect for LA studies, I gained knowledge, made contacts and built networks that will help me in professional career"
olivia b Wellesley College
"Yes -- it was a program that really stretched my mind in a way that only international perspective can."
Anjali P Wellesley College
"I learned to look at things from an objective point of view"
Samantha C Wellesley College
"Yes! I got a broader understanding of different cultures. I was very socially satisfied because I was able to travel all over europe, experience different cultures and meet interesting people. I definitely came home with a greater respect not only for other cultures, but my own culture as well. "
Kayla B Wellesley College
"I improved my French a lot, I learned how to be more independent, I had lots of fun, and I got to take classes with a more European perspective on politics and economics. "
Karianne G Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile in that it greatly improved my language skills and i was able to go to a part of a world, i wouldnt normally have."
Aisha A Wellesley College
"Yes. My internship and the Chinese law course made it very worth while. I would not mind working abroad in London."
myco h Wellesley College
"Definitely, I really enjoyed UCL! The best part was expanding my economics knowledge to a more global and applicable scale. I learned more in my courses abroad than I thought I would and these skills along with the international exposure has allowed me to grow and become a more marketable person. "
Alice L Wellesley College
