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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.
"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
"It is interesting to live in UK for 3 months. I might not have such an opportunity in the future."
Pammy P Wellesley College
"A lot of independence. I think that it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"Denmark is not paradise. No where in the world is free of systemic inequalities. "
Lizette Wellesley College
"I learned so much about film and met the most incredible people. I could rave about this programs for days without taking a breath."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned much about Greek history and archaeology, which is not something I have been exposed to in detail before. I also learned about taking care of oneself in a foreign country and learning to live in the moment. This was certainly a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I loved how independent I could be, in an environment that felt so welcoming and safe from the very beginning. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about living more independently, in terms of cooking meals for myself more, planning international trips, and time management to make sure I could successfully complete my classes and explore what Copenhagen has to offer. My study abroad experience was definitely worth it"
A student Wellesley College
"New academic writing style"
Shen-Ming Syz Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of life experience. You have to build a whole new network and advocate for yourself in a foreign language to people who may, or may not like you."
A student Wellesley College
