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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.
"Language skills, life-long friendships, and experience with sustainable farming and foodways."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile...gained new academic experience at a school entirely different from my home university (in a positive way), general life skills being more independent and living in a foreign country, and of course expanded my global worldview and international experience. I made memories that I will literally cherish for ..."
Elizabeth U Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Korean culture and I think it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I had a phenomenal time abroad, was fortunate to grow strong friendships, and grew a lot as a student"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to converse freely with people from all different backgrounds, even as someone who has never been particularly extroverted. Nearly every day in Bologna was a new opportunity to meet new people, hear new perspectives, and explore new places and activities, all while enjoying an immensely student-friendly city. I lea..."
A student Wellesley College
"The hands-on, experiential learning was so fun and memorable, and the teachers are ridiculously amazing and knowledgeable and treat you as an equal. The level of freedom was perfect, getting to travel around and live with locals I lived my best life and fell in love with the country. "
Clarissa M Wellesley College
"I acquired a huge amount of french vocab and grammar and I felt much more comfortable speaking and reading in French. I also learned a lot about the French outlook of the world. it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Korean culture and language, balancing school and fun, independence and confidence with travel, and the value of friendships and fun."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to create a good work-life balance and made the most amazing friends! "
Tatia B Wellesley College
"It was worth it, the academic challenge was good and I also get to experience British culture"
Yufei L Wellesley College
"I had the new experience of learning more than I ever did under an environment that was supportive rather than competitive. The professors helped us grow, we helped each other grow. This, to me, is the ideal way to learn."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad in Korea was DEFINITELY worthwhile and I would definitely come back again! I would say that it helped I was interested in Korean pop music before I came to Korea. "
A student Wellesley College
"very worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"A lot of global experience/language improvement."
A student Wellesley College
"I became more confident in Spanish, I also became more confident in myself. Having to navigate a completely new culture I was in uncomfortable situations that I was able to navigate and I therefore became more confident."
Sofia Z Wellesley College
"I learned how to truly manage my own responsibilities and I traveled solo for the first time. Completely worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"Going from a space where I'm inherently viewed as 'other' to one where I look and am treated no different from your standard Korean citizen was such a mind-boggling experience. On the one hand, my ethnic background allows me to uniquely access Korean culture and be supported through my time here in ways I am almost positive othe..."
Sydney Y Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of cultural insight from being in Korea. It was totally worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"So worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got to experience life on a tiny island and go to so many regions of the world I never thought I’d go. It was amazing. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to budget on my own, travel safely, and live in an entirely new place. I’ve always lived in the same area, and it was awesome to live elsewhere. I also learned a lot of Cypriot history, which was fascinating."
Sophia F Wellesley College
"Knowledge of the language, people, culture, history, places within Korea, tested a lot of delicious food, and so much more. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained much more confidence in my language ability and many new friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to see and experience a lot of different things that I otherwise would not have back at my home university. I was able to make new friends that I still keep in touch with after the program has ended. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"Exposure to a different education system, meeting people from all over the world. It was definitely worthwhile--it expanded my world view and allowed me to travel for the first time in my life"
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