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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 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
"YES! It was great. There of course were difficult aspect to it, but overall I really enjoyed it and would do it again. "
Emily F Wellesley College
"I loved being abroad, it was fun and provided many opportunities to travel around Europe. The program was well run although the french university was not very challenging. I would say that this program is more about experiencing the french culture and less about academics. "
Sarah B Wellesley College
"Yes, I definitely grew as a person from being more independent in a new country, interacting with people who were so different from my own college, and learning about my own major from a different angle. "
Zahra G Wellesley College
"Yes - broadened my perspective, gained in-depth understanding of the EU and basic knowledge of German language, exposed to different cultures through frequent travelling, memorable experiences!"
Christine J Wellesley College
"Yes. I miss the environment of the AUC very much. I learned a lot about myself and was a unforgettable experience"
Whitney7 Wellesley College
"I have a better appreciation of valuing family, friends and health more than Americans seem to on a daily basis due to work constraints and stress. I really want to consider TCD as a grad school option, the cultural differences in Dublin in terms of life attitude make it a difficult option to ignore. "
Kayla S Wellesley College
"Yes it was so worthwhile! I have such a better understanding of working in Government. Because the Scottish Parliament is so new you do get to do much more than you might in an American internship. I had spent time in Scotland before so I don't think my perspective was greatly changed but you can't place a value on living in a f..."
Kelsey P Wellesley College
"Despite the administrative issues that were encountered during my stay, I was able to understand the Chinese education system by being part of it. This allowed me to better understand what it's like to be a student in China which is quite different than being a student at an International school. I also got to spend time getting..."
J L Wellesley College
"I loved being in a new environment and felt that even though I had problems with the classroom environment at Tsinghua and with the sense of isolation I felt at times from locals because of the living arrangements, I still got to know a lot of locals and got to explore the university and Beijing. I got to see how the Chinese uni..."
Mengyu H Wellesley College
"I learned that moving to a completely different country is do-able."
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Lena S Wellesley College
"Yes. I learned a lot academically and personally through this experience. I also made wonderful friendships that I think will last a long time. I was glad that I took the chance and put myself out there to experience it. "
Esther I Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new perspective on both America's culture and Wellesley's educational system by learning about those of Australia and the University of Melbourne, and I value them both much more now because of that. I also ended up catching the travel fever- I've been considering work, study, and volunte..."
Rebecca R Wellesley College
"My cultural awareness was already pretty high, and it didn't influence any future plans, but I had fun."
Rosalie D Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile in the sense that I became much more independent and traveled everywhere. I enjoyed my time in London and think that it was a great personal, rather than academic experience. "
Sophie J Wellesley College
