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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 that Europe is really small.And they don't have a lot of black people around."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained knowledge about South African history and politics. It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I had a wonderful time at Pembroke. You are matriculated your first few weeks there, and that really shows! You are able to really immerse yourself into the academic and cultural environment of Cambridge. I was able to participate in popular extracurriculars like rowing, which was such a hallmark of my experience. You also get r..."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worth it. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about what it means to be perceived as an American abroad.... how national identity impacts the contexts we are in. I also learned a lot about how my racial identity is perceived in different contexts, which I was pretty alert of prior to the experience, but witnessing it was different. I learn..."
A student Wellesley College
"The program’s emphasis on independent study helped me grow academically and personally, though I realized I would prefer my home institution’s curriculum a bit more. Beyond academics, I also developed greater independence in daily life, which was an experience I am really grateful for. Overall, it was a worthwhile journey and I'..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be more confident in myself and my skills. This was the first time I lived by myself (mostly) internationally, and I learned how to become more independent. Most importantly my French improved greatly. Enough so that the next semester I am taking a break from French (because it doesn't fit in my schedule) but I feel..."
A student Wellesley College
"dress warmly!!! (it's always colder than Boston here :( )"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience being independent in a new location. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Chile and the environmental factors shaping our world. It was a wonderful experience, and I got to know some of the most amazing people."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that Paris is the place I want to be"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned what it is like to navigate a foreign country. "
Katherine T Wellesley College
"I've gained valuable insights into UK culture and learned how to navigate friendships while studying abroad. It was truly worthwhile, as experiencing life in such a beautiful city like Oxford has been incredibly meaningful."
Angela X Wellesley College
"Language skills, adulting experience, public transport convenience, good food, new friends. Worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It's definitely worthwhile to experience living in a Scandivania country which is very different from the culture in the States or in my home country. I also really appreciate to have the experience before my last semester at Wellesley just I started to appreciate the Wellesley bubble more"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained new experiences and new ways of learning. Oxford students are very hardworking, determined, and passionate, something that I really enjoyed seeing and it made me feel very inspired. They all love to learn and so many of my friends on my sports teams were PhD, masters or medical students and had so much experience to off..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained invaluable language skills and new friends through the program- it was extremely worthwhile!"
Finley T Wellesley College
"Experience of living in a new city and different culture, saw a lot!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about real, day-to-day Korean culture and got to practice my language Korean skills. It was worthwhile."
Patience C Wellesley College
"Have a schedule, and not plan in advance. "
Lissbeth M Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I liked going to other countries and experiencing other cultures. I also gained a lot of self-assurance and learned a lot about myself. However, there as such hardships as a Black person that almost make all of it not worth it. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that it is important to be the foreigner, even if you are constantly surrounded by a diverse, international cohort or community. While I didn't meet many Swiss people in Geneva, likely because it houses many international organizations, I met many people I never would have crossed paths with at my home institution. I r..."
Yewon J Wellesley College
"Learned more about a different part of the world, a different culture, and education style, yes it was worth while"
A student Wellesley College
"Increased my proficiency in italian, integrated myself into the local culture, traveled all throughout europe, attended fashion week, and made friends that happen to live here in Boston!"
Daniela C Wellesley College
