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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 was worthwhile for having a French immersion experience with other American students. I gained a sense of independence and further confidence in the target language."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent and disciplined through the Oxford tutorial system, which offered ample independent study time, while also gaining a deeper understanding of UK culture. I also honed my ability to deep dive into topics by mastering the art of extracting key insights from extensive readings."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a much more international perspective of the world while also making memories during my travels. It was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Having grown up mostly in East Asia and the United States, the program in Geneva was an amazing opportunity to view global issues from a more European point of view. I would definitely enroll again. "
Bona H Wellesley College
"Learned how to live internationally by myself. So worthwhile"
Leah B Wellesley College
"I traveled and learned so much about Europe. It was worth it. "
A student Wellesley College
"LMH was a great contrast to my experience at my home institution. I was able to focus on areas of student life that oftentimes aren't prioritized at my home institution. I got to see nine new countries without feeling like I spent too much or wasted my time in England."
A student Wellesley College
"Most of the courses are very helpful and close connected to real life. I have learned a lot. I have also made a lot of friends outside of class. I learned to be independent and build a new lifestyle in a foreign country. It is very worthwhile to do this study abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, I gained experience and exposure in a new culture and place"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of travel and backpacking experience. I also learned how to quickly find a community when moving to a new city."
Kayla M Wellesley College
"I have a lot of family in the Netherlands so it was very nice spending time with them and getting to know them better. I also left knowing much more Dutch than I knew previously. This made it very worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so many amazing friendships and connections, I was able to immerse myself in the culture and I learned to navigate the world on my own! It was definitely worthwhile, I loved it so much I did another semester abroad right after because of how much I loved the experience and how much it prepared me to go out into the worl..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much Italian. I made so many great friends and I was able to be fully immersed and enjoy Italian culture. Plus it was super easy to travel all over europe."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about how other countries, even when they are in the same language, have different cultures and different perspectives on things. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worth it"
Aliyyah A Wellesley College
"My time at Oxford taught me how to think critically, manage my time effectively, and approach challenges independently. The tutorial system pushed me to develop my research and writing skills while articulating and defending my ideas during one-on-one discussions. Beyond academics, I gained a deeper appreciation for British cult..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself -- gaining confidence, independence, and learning about how much I enjoy living fully in a bustling and lively city"
A student Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile, I wish I stayed for a year. I gained independence, friends, networks, new knowledge."
Khahliso M Wellesley College
"The best thing that came out of the program were the people I met and the knowledge I gained in my graphic design class. My instructors were wonderful and kind at facilitating and we did incredibly cool activities like visiting actual design studios. They were also very receptive to feedback and would adapt the class to best fit..."
A student Wellesley College
"I saw how different people around the world. I saw my privileges and disadvantages on the world stage. Most importantly, I got to go to 3 different continents!"
Ailani F Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was worthwhile as I had a fun time, learned about Scottish culture, and got to experience different university cultures."
Kylan Y Wellesley College
"How to appreciate another culture, and to be fully immersed. A semester that I will remember forever "
A student Wellesley College
"I experienced what it was like to independent in a new city whiel also exploring with new friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was also an amazing learning experience for someone like me who is looking into get involved in organizations/non-profits related to migration. It helped me gain a better understanding of migration policy both in the U.S and Mexico. But personally, it also helped me learn how to adapt and navigate a new environment. "
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