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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.
"While studying abroad has its own unique challenges like adjusting to a new academic system and learning to be self-sufficient, I made so many memories I will cherish for a long time."
Joni L Wellesley College
"The program was excellent academically and gave me a crash course in living completely independently (which was a bit overwhelming at times but ultimately a good experience). The other students there were fantastic and since it is a graduate program, had often had careers of their own before returning to higher education (though..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about myself, I learned my growth style, I learned about travel, I learned about interacting with others that were from other countries or colleges from me, I learned about getting out of my comfort zone, I learned about sharing spaces, I learned about just how adventurous and explorative I am, I learned that I LOVE cu..."
Breanna W Wellesley College
"Friends, language skills, incredible experiences. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about interacting with people of different age groups and professional backgrounds. I also learned a lot about living by myself"
A student Wellesley College
"It was fun!"
Jordan S Wellesley College
"I think I learned a lot about myself and grew so much. Going to a new country, not knowing anyone, not speaking the language and having to figure it out as you go made me such much more confident and eager to integrate. I gained new perspectives having met people from all around the world. I gained life experience, travel expe..."
Gianna A Wellesley College
"I was able to travel around Europe. Meet new friends. Understand cross-cultural relationships. Eat some good food. "
A student Wellesley College
"Made friends from all around the world who I remain in contact with, got a glimpse of European perspectives (i.e. on world issues) and systems (i.e. education and healthcare). I believe it was worthwhile because I learned a lot about myself and other people!"
A student Wellesley College
"cultural understanding, it was very worth it"
A student Wellesley College
"yes! "
Alexindra W Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because my coursework helped me to hone what I wanted to pursue in my future doctoral study."
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills improved quite a bit--especially my vocabulary and ease of speaking in Spanish. I also met some really cool people, both other European study abroad students and Spanish students that I will definitely be keeping in touch with. I left feeling fulfilled and grateful for the experience."
Sarah M Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about culture and language but also a lot about myself. I think it was worthwhile."
Kiera B Wellesley College
"International perspective "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can handle living in a new country on my own. I also learned a lot about London. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the filmmaking process and Czech culture. It was worthwhile for me in the sense that I had a chance to explore an area of the world I likely would not have otherwise and picked up a lot of film experiences."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, learning about college education system of a different country and experiencing it was quite fun an adventure for me. "
Dixue Zhang Wellesley College
"I learned to scuba dive and gained real world research experience that I can use to advance my academic career"
Clarissa M Wellesley College
"I learned so many new skills as an actor, as well as how to live alone in a city and budgeting skills. It was definitely worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent. I made lots of friends, American, Danish, and other Europeans. I found myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. People often tell me that I seem more mature and more confident now."
A student Wellesley College
"It was mostly worthwhile, the pandemic was definitely a challenge."
A student Wellesley College
"Spending my first semester as a college student abroad was incredibly worth it! I made incredible memories, saw so many historical/beautiful nature sites, and was able to explore so much independently. "
Zohar G Wellesley College
"I deeply appreciated the immersive component of our classes: we learned by doing and by being. It was by walking around neighborhoods, meeting with researchers, visiting museums, and carrying out field experiments that I was exposed to a wide range of conversations and concerns on economic/social/environmental sustainability, ra..."
A student Wellesley College
"Amazing friends and experiences outside the US"
A student Wellesley College
