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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.
"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
"I significantly improved my speaking and listening skills in Chinese. This is a worthy progress because learning Chinese was one of my main objectives in this study abroad. I also learned many aspects of Chinese cultures and societies through my interactions with my roommates and friends. I realized many distinction between US a..."
Marie W Wellesley College
"I have gained confidence in what I have to offer in any company"
Yaba A Wellesley College
"Yes. I am definitely more confident with traveling on my own and dealing with unfamiliar situations. "
Lynn G Wellesley College
"Yes. As a South Asia Studies and Theatre major I found this program very rewarding. "
Sohini P Wellesley College
"It was so worth it! It is really hard to put exactly into words what I gained. IHP has a philosophy of 360 degree learning- meaning that every moment and experience contributes to your new knowledge of a place. This idea- of understanding how to learn from everything around you, and to think critically about your surroundings, i..."
Meghan F Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about different ways of living. I learned a lot about myself, and how to be more resourceful and patient. I also am much better at adapting and dealing with uncertain situations."
Megan B Wellesley College
"Yes, it was nice to get to know a new city so well. I now know that American professors point out connections for students whereas British professors expect the student to come up with those connections and use them to learn more."
Josephine H Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself on this adventure than anything. Completely alone in a new place, I learned more and more about my own ablities and the country from which my ancestors came. I also learned how to cook, which was fantastic. I also picked up a global view and was able to see American from the outside for the first t..."
Rhiannon M Wellesley College
