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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 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"
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"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. "
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"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 ..."
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"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."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be much more independent than I was at Wellesley and how to push myself out of my comfort zone. I had to become good at managing my time and being open to trying new things. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Korean society and culture, and I learned a lot about myself as well. This was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Spanish culture and about myself. It was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live more independently and become more responsible. I also learned a lot of biochemistry content as the independent learning format really pushed me. It was definitely worthwhile because I practiced many important life skills such as independent learning and managing finances. "
Sophia Q Wellesley College
"I gained valuable experience in living independently, adapting to a new city and academic structure, and traveling alone and with others. I think it was worthwhile overall. I also really enjoyed some of my classes and learned a lot from them."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained important independence and language skills, which were very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I met so many people and gained so many friends. It was a major confidence boost and taught me how to interact and meet people and socialize better. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about a drastically different way of life that expanded my thinking. "
A student Wellesley College
"From my experience, I gained a more global perspective, especially around how healthcare and education are treated in different countries. "
A student Wellesley College
"Language skills, autonomy, organisation, confidence in uncomfortable situations"
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