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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.
"Got to live in one of the world's most famous cities and travel a ton"
Joya B Wellesley College
"I mostly chose DIS because I could take an Urban Design Studio which my college does not offer. Because the program is all American college students it was super easy to make friends and travel together. DIS is a very well run program and they provide you with all the basics you need to live so you are quite well taken care of. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Practiced French, learned a lot about architecture/urbanism in Europe"
Li Y Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself as I learned to live even more independently than when I was on a college campus, especially as I was in a country with a culture very different from any culture I have experienced. I also learned a lot about design thinking through my core course as well as got more comfortable using design software..."
Yeonwoo P Wellesley College
"Given the tutorial system, I learned to take control of my learning at Oxford. To dive deep and ask questions in the areas I am particularly interested in. Outside of tutorials, the experience is truly what you make of it depending on if you want to spend more time in student orgs, exploring the libraries and other colleges, in ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt so much about human rights work and its history. It was definitely worth it."
Ashley H Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile due to the people I met (many students were from other countries in Europe)!"
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to live more independently, have a better work life balance, and explore new places."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel much more adaptable and comfortable traveling and living in new places now. A host family is a very unique experience but once I was comfortable with my host mom I did find it was the best way to improve my Spanish."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained linguistic skills, great friendships, travel memories, and independence"
Arianna B Wellesley College
"Yes I met new people and learned a new culture "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! This was one of the best experiences of my life. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, met amazing people, learned so much and visited so many new places. Also, I can confidently say Italian is now my third language. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I adjust to new places. It helped me have a broader perspective on a lot of things. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to be independent"
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile "
Anneliese P Wellesley College
"Learned how to be independent and deal with the frustration of living in a new place. Overall really love my time there. "
Maya K Wellesley College
"It was a mind-expanding experience that gave me a more nuanced, firsthand understanding of human rights challenges and North Africa's resilience! yes "
Ursula J Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the culture and customs "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained vital experience about living on my own in a city where I previously didn't know a soul. I learned about the Greek culture and was able to participate as a visitor, and it was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"This study abroad program was extremely worthwhile. Academically, I took courses that I would never see offered in the US. I got a lot of hands on experience and tours of the subjects I learned. I also took Danish, and learn a lot about Danish culture, and we also got to interact with Danish high school students so I was really ..."
A student Wellesley College
"My language capabilities really improved, which was the main reason I wanted to go to Japan. I also gained some confidence because I was able to live in a foreign, non-English speaking country without any major problems."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about physics specifically and was able to take more advanced courses than I otherwise would have. I also appreciated the chance to travel around England and to other countries in Europe. Overall, my experience was definitely worthwhile and I'd certainly do it again."
Rosemary W Wellesley College
"I learned so much about responsibility, the importance of planning, prioritizing myself, and knowing how to balance school, fun, and rest. "
A student Wellesley College
"While the academic side of the program wasn’t as challenging as I hoped, I gained a lot from the opportunity to travel extensively. Exploring new places, meeting different people, and experiencing diverse cultures broadened my perspective and helped me grow personally. In that sense, the experience was definitely worthwhile — ev..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about my ambitions for the future and how the world works. Being abroad exposed me to many different people and points of view, reminding me of the world's vastness."
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