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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'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
"I learned how to be more independent and I gained experience living alone in an unfamiliar country, both of which were very worthwhile experiences."
Aliki H Wellesley College
"I learned that different universities have vastly different teaching styles than my home school. I also gained a lot of independence and confidence to travel/explore on my own. It was worthwhile and a very valuable experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, friendships… super worthwhile I cannot recommend studying abroad enough. "
Celeste D Wellesley College
"I learned a great deal about living and working in the field. I learned more about time management and planning ahead of time. It was extremely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I handle myself independently. I learned how to connect with others across cultures and was very happy doing so."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience with solo travel, taking coursework in my field of interest, and exploring a new city on my own."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the importance of work life balance and making space for things that you genuinely enjoy"
A student Wellesley College
"I grew a lot as a person, and I definitely became more independent by learning to cook and figuring out a new city by myself."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my Korean language skills through the immersion of being abroad, and I became familiar with the city and also expanded my comfort zone. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent, and found a real love for travel. It was also very worthwhile to live in a different city and explore being a local there."
A student Wellesley College
"I have gained a newfound level of independence and a curiosity for life. I feel more comfortable trying new things and looking for fun experiences. "
A student Wellesley College
"Be proactive and talk to your peers. If you encounter some problems, chances are others have/are experiencing the same!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to enjoy doing things alone. I also had the opportunity to travel to places I had never been before."
A student Wellesley College
"I became really good at Italian"
A student Wellesley College
