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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.
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I felt that I got to understand the entire world better, I got to better understand the roots of Western civilization. I got to meet people from completely different background from my own. I got to express myself freely and discover who I am away from the communities I used to be surrounded by. I l..."
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"I became more independent and I broadened my perspectives. I put myself out there to make new friends in a different language and with people from other countries, and I learned more about the language and culture. It was all very worthwhile. "
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"I learned a lot about Bhutanese society and current issues facing the country from classes, my internship, and local peers. I also learned how to navigate a workplace through my internship. I gained a lot more confidence in myself, self-reliance, and skills related to independent travel."
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"I gained new perspectives, new academic and professional interests. I felt like I grew as a person since I was living on my own, truly on my own and taking care of myself, for the first time."
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"I mainly proved to myself that I can consider higher education opportunities and lab opportunities abroad and I will be able to adjust to new standards expected of me and will be able to do well independently. "
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"I gained confidence from learning to live in a city different and much larger than what I’m used to and got to know myself a bit better from being in a new environment. I also really enjoyed my classes. My experience was definitely worthwhile."
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"I learned about a culture entirely different than what I know in the US. I got to meet amazing people and see so much wildlife. These parts were worthwhile."
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"The benefits of individual tutorial studies , very worthwhile "
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"I became more independent and became more connected with my South Asian culture. It was a very rewarding experience and I appreciate all the support I received at FLAME."
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"I suppose I learned how to work under major time crunches and heavy workloads, as well as how to balance that with other activities."
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"I was able to really dive into the host culture and live as a student abroad. I made lasting relationships and memories that I will treasure. Definitely worthwhile!"
Lucia G Wellesley College
"I saw many different ways of life in Bhutan, learned about environmental politics from a Bhutanese perspective, experienced incredible landscapes and culture, and had an intensive field work experience. "
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"I learned how to be more independent and resourceful "
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"I gained extensive knowledge in the field of South Asia Studies and improved my fluency in Bengali. I learned to live independently in an apartment-style dorm without a meal plan, managing my meals, schedule, and finances, completely on my own. I learned to not be afraid anymore of firsts - it was my first time in Europe, my fir..."
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"I learned that I prefer interaction between humans more than learning knowledge by myself. Also, I've realized the importance of self-learning on a topic that really interests me. "
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"I learned to be independent and consider it worthwhile. "
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"it was great"
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"I gained a greater appreciation for travel and diving deep into the places I live."
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"Had a lot of opportunities to engage with fellow students and academics. Learned how to budget, navigate international transit, and became more mature. "
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"I learned so much about the culture and people"
Emily S Wellesley College
"Visited many IOs and travel to many countries in Europe"
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"I learned about different people, cultures and histories. My mind was opened a lot more than I expected. It was 100% worth it and this experience forever changed me."
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"Good friends and more confidence in myself. "
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"I gained more confidence in speaking/getting to know more people, gained more social confidence, and overall I was able to become a more free/happy person. The experience was unlike any other but it was only because I put myself out there and took the initiative to travel and explore, it is very easy to be lonesome at Jacobs and..."
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