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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 gained more confidence in speaking/getting to know more people, gained more social confidence, and overall I was able to become a more free/happy person. The experience was unlike any other but it was only because I put myself out there and took the initiative to travel and explore, it is very easy to be lonesome at Jacobs and..."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to experience a different way that life can be. This program gave me knowledge, perspective, community, and field research experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I think this experience really helped me grow as a person. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to live on my own, meet new people, get out of my comfort zone, how to learn and study in a new system, and make time to have fun"
A student Wellesley College
"When all is said and done, I wanted to study abroad to improve my French. That goal was accomplished. It was 100% worthwhile as I was able to improve my language skills and learn how to travel independently. This trip abroad improved my confidence and sense of independence. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to interact with people and really put myself out there to meet new people, so it's definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"- I saw places I has never seen before and it was amazing! - I learned to interact with different societies that have different types of social cues and adapt to them. - I developed a better sense of responsibility and financial discipline I think the experience was definitely worthwhile! I wish I would have known more abo..."
Alicia P Wellesley College
"-Studied near a lot of NGOs and GOs -Exposure to international relations -Interesting classes on international law and history -Was worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I was insanely burnt out at Wellesley and that though when I return I probably will be burnt out again, trying to find a better work/life balance will be something I try harder to work towards. I think I didn't quite realize how stressed and overwhelmed I was just because I was trying to get through each day and i..."
A student Wellesley College
"I think it was worthwhile, just based on the easy transportation system and how safe the city was, I would like to live in Copenhagen again "
A student Wellesley College
"It is an experience I would not regret having but I wish there was more support systems. "
Yanqing L Wellesley College
"Studying at Oxford was the best academic experience of my life, and I made several fantastic friends, both locals and other abroad students. I gained a tremendous sense of independence and confidence in myself personally, socially, and academically, which I know will change the remainder of my academic experience for the better."
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills improved immensely and I learned how to be adaptable. I now have a second family that I will continue to stay close with for years to come. It was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I’ve grown as a person in terms of living alone and making new friends. I have had new experiences such as joining the American Football team and really putting myself out there. While I also had sone challenging and somewhat negative experiences, I think my experience abroad was worthwhile. I met a bunch of people a..."
A student Wellesley College
"The Wheaton in Bhutan program offers a wonderfully supportive and well integrated study aboard experience in one of the most unique and hard to get to countries in the world"
A student Wellesley College
"As someone who hadn't travelled internationally before, I gained a lot of confidence exploring and building connections with people on my own. I also made incredibly significant relationships that I will keep for a long time."
Emma W Wellesley College
"I would not consider it worthwhile. I learned about a new culture and got to see a cool city, but I would have preferred to have visited on my own time instead of while studying abroad."
A student Wellesley College
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Anna C Wellesley College
"I gained new skills like game development and watercolors, but I also learned new values, such as intentional kindness and intentionally making time to relax and be with friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was very worthwhile. I gained an appreciation for Shakespeare, Caryl Churchill, and Congreve. I'm a much better actor for it! Also masterclasses and Q&As with famous actors were amazing"
Raine Higa Wellesley College
"Definitely. I lived on my own, in a different country from my family, and had to figure things out. I was able to understand who I was better by being placed in an unfamiliar environment. "
Alice A Wellesley College
"I learned how to bike! And now have a lifelong skill. I've started biking since coming back to America and love having it as a hobby/activity that I can do. Also, I learned how to be more independent, especially cooking for myself and planning trips. Overall, it was extremely worthwhile! "
A student Wellesley College
"My semester abroad made me a more confident person. I gained enormous confidence in my abilities to fend for myself in a foreign country, make new friends and have fun while doing so"
A student Wellesley College
"I became more confident in myself, which to me made the experience very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because I got to meet many people, develop my language skills and enjoy a different culture"
Juliana J Wellesley College
