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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 learned so much about French culture and the European university system. Getting to do so outside of a classroom was so worth it!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much from my non-American friends about the world, so worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to conduct field research, even regarding grants and research in a foreign country. "
A student Wellesley College
"Due to the lack of information about the program from my home institution, it was not so fun when I realized the gap between where myself was at and the expectation, nor the fact that I could not get enough credit transferred back. I would say that instead of academics, I learned the most about how to effectively communicate to ..."
A student Wellesley College
"-cultural awareness - independence -advocacy for myself and others -time management - French education system - French perspective on international events 100% worth it"
A student Wellesley College
"It was 100% worthwhile and I think that I’m more confident now, both language wise but also on a personal level. I’ve definitely started to adopt the more carefree lifestyle of the locals and I’m glad I am! "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of independence, an appreciation for architecture and design, travel experience, and plenty of lovely memories. It was 100% worthwhile and i would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to improve my time management, networking skills, and involvement in student groups orgs."
Adriana Maria C Wellesley College
"This was absolutely worthwhile. I gained some of the best friends I've ever made, learned so much about this history and culture of Yucatán, and brought my Spanish up to a level that I previously didn't think was possible."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth it because I learned more french"
Feven D Wellesley College
"I learned how to efficiently do work and the importance of work-life balance! It was worthwhile even if difficult"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent! "
Sadie G Wellesley College
"I learned how to live independently. Overall, the program was a net neutral. Not worthwhile but not entirely useless."
A student Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile because I took initiative and traveled a lot. I learned a lot about German culture and was able to improve my German language skills a fair amount."
A student Wellesley College
"I appreciated being able to live in Korea for 4 months as a student. I got to learn what it is like to live here as opposed to just being a tourist. Also, I am Asian American, and it was very valuable to me to be surrounded by people that look like me. For once in my life, I did not feel like a minority or outsider. It helped th..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about independence and got to experience living in another country, which I found very valuable. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be an independent and more critical student."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I definitely learned how to be more extroverted and how to connect with people from all over the world."
A student Wellesley College
"I traveled around the South Island a lot during my study abroad and as a result gained new skills, a deeper understanding about the New Zealand landscape and value of wilderness, and a new sense of independence. Additionally, from classes, a three day trip where I stayed on a marae, and by engaging with locals, I learned a lot a..."
Emma C Wellesley College
"I learned a lot academically/writing in a new system, and was able to experience a new culture outside the US. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I would 100% say it was worthwhile! I gained independence. I traveled completely alone for the first time. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of political and social dimensions of conservation in Chile as well as a real-world sense of geological concepts that we cover in Wellesley classes but don't get the chance to see "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned an incredible amount about living in a foreign country and about connecting with the local population. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I felt that I had a far better understanding of Denmark's history and culture, and how it differed from the US. As a poli sci major, two of my courses had a lot of learning specifically around Scandinavia, so I don't know how applicable that would be to other majors. DIS reserves Wednesdays for "field studies" and schedules two ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like it was my first time truly learning real life skills and living like a real independent adult. I had to make my own friends outside of school, I got a summer job, I had to cook for myself and budget my money for over six months. It was also just so fun--Barcelona is so fun and relaxed. The pace of life is much more t..."
Laura U Wellesley College
