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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 have a new impression of Asia different from the noisy, messy view I held from childhood trips to my family home years ago. The ease of transit throughout most major cities in the continent, along with the friendliness and honesty of the locals I ran in to from not just SG but other countries in the area have made me want to b..."
A student Wellesley College
"I made amazing connections with people. I also learnt a lot about architectural design (including hard skills such as software use). It was so worth it."
Ashley H Wellesley College
"I gained a fluency in French that I would not have gained if I had exclusively studied the language in a classroom. I also gained a completely new perspective on how people live and what they value as a result of the traveling I did. This was not directly done through the program, but it was an inadvertent effect of it because I..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to study independently and efficiently. I can now communicate my thoughts eloquently with others and write a decent paper within a short time. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Brianna D Wellesley College
"My time abroad allowed me to explore my true academic interests and find a new side of human connection, education, and discussion that I did not know I could have. I was able to grow into a different person abroad, and it truly showed me to look at life from a different perspective. "
A student Wellesley College
"The program exposed me to international institutions in Geneva, interesting classes, and an opportunity to live in Switzerland. I would definitely consider it worthwhile."
Anika S Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about independence and maintaining responsibility for my tasks while primarily working in a group setting. It was definitely worthwhile."
Jade S Wellesley College
"100% worthwhile, I gained significant intercultural experience and grew a lot as a person"
A student Wellesley College
"Living in a completely new culture!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained insights into international education systems as a student and a teacher, how to live independently and navigate a changing world, and the importance of meaningful connections in times of change. It was fundamental to my college experience thus far, and I would not trade the experience for anything!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to push through socially uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and sometimes scary situations. I learned how important full language immersion is to expedited advancement. I learned about the importance of protecting, platforming, and discussing Indigenous knowledge. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new sense of independence and passion for what I'm studying. I enjoyed gaining perspectives from people all over the world. "
A student Wellesley College
"So many new friends made (mostly American) and beautiful sights seen! I had the time of my life exploring Australia and gaining more hands-on experiences with animals. "
A student Wellesley College
"I grew both as a person and as a learner. Oxford challenges you to both learn how to structure your studies/day, socialize in a new country, and succeed in a rigorous academic system that demands excellence. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt like I matured. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more independence and confidence. "
A student Wellesley College
"My primary goal for going abroad was to improve my language skills, and I did exactly that. I gained so much in cultural and language experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I think it was worthwhile, I met so many people and had so many new experiences I wouldn't have had at my home college. "
A student Wellesley College
"I think I learned confidence and independence while I was abroad. I feel like I was able to practice advocating for myself even in an international context, which was a good skill to cultivate. "
A student Wellesley College
"I felt as though I gained a lot from the experience of living in a foreign city. The school itself was underwhelming from an academic standpoint."
Reyna W Wellesley College
"Life-long memories, maturity and flexibility with navigating a new city/country and culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about traveling internationally and experiencing other countries."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile and exposed me to different ways of learning."
Aleah G Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent and got to experience a lot of different cultures because of easy travel from London. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more experience outside of the US and became more independent/confident"
Virginia B Wellesley College
"I learned resilience and to not expect myself to be perfect. It was worthwhile. I'm still in touch with friends from Poitiers and also Americans in the same program. "
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