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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 met so many wonderful people and I got to learn so much about the profession I want to join"
Alexa S Wellesley College
"I was able to take a course that wasn't available at my home university. I also was able to make many new friends through participating in my host university's rock climbing club."
A student Wellesley College
"It was fine. The class was boring and easy but the cultural excursions were good."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Academically, I learned how to digest 40+academic papers per week and write about two 2000-word papers per week as well. It seems hard at first, but by the end I had the process down to about a few hours each week. I also learned how to be more independent and how to adapt to new surroundings and to make t..."
A student Wellesley College
"Travel and independence. Worthwhile, yes, but I wouldn't do it again."
A student Wellesley College
"Since Yonsei University is a huge school with both genders, it was a great experience for me to widen my perspective."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot from Ghanaian locals about current events and political/economic issues that Ghana is facing. I also learned the same thing from African francophones. I do think it was worthwhile since I talked to people from all over the world while being in my dorm. "
Keisha Jean-Charles Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile because I was active in thinking, learning, questions, problem solving, and socializing."
Siyi Wellesley College
"It was overall an eye opening experience for someone who has never studied in this continent, and it helped me to understand the world better as a whole. Did I like it? No. But am I glad I got this experience? Yes. "
A student Wellesley College
"worthwhile good program"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained exposure to a completely different learning and teaching style. I also enjoyed my time there by traveling to other places. "
Yongxi Pan Wellesley College
"I'd say what I gained the most from the Graduate Institute was the insight I gained from the diverse and supportive atmosphere. The students there truly represent the world and that was super valuable in class. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Met such incredible people (mostly all from the UK or Europe). I had the best time and I recommend everyone should go abroad! You learn so much about yourself. "
A student Wellesley College
"It really helped me put being a US Citizen into perspective. I am incredibly grateful to have that. I loved being in Nepal and I made some incredible friends. I learned a lot about religion, and global politics and I am now passionate about politics in a way I never thought I would be. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to live in a city, but really difficult social culture. Wouldn't do it again."
Caroline Walsh-King Wellesley College
"I became far more confident, developed better independency skills, and came away feeling a lot more optimistic about my place in the world. It was certainly worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned Czech, more independence, the importance of challenging yourself. "
A student Wellesley College
"The faculty make the program what it is. I've learned so much from each of them with regards to public health, social justice, and cross-cultural learning. "
A student Wellesley College
"To some extent it was worthwhile. I enjoyed the classes I took and the international friends I made."
A student Wellesley College
"While I would say I am still at an intermediate level speaking-wise, I think my language comprehension improved in all aspects. It was definitely worthwhile in terms of furthering my language skills, but it was also worthwhile in ways that I didn't guess before I was there. Learning how to adapt to a new culture and city is a ve..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned mostly about how to situate myself globally and how to adapt to a different culture, a different sense of humor, and a different mode of conversation, as well as how to manage my time and manage a commute. I absolutely fell in love with Ireland and with Dublin and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I managed to break my foot almost immediately after arriving, and spent a week in the hospital and several more weeks bedridden. My experience was nothing at all like I expected. I was reliant on other for lots of basic needs (cooking, cleaning, getting to class) and had few opportunities to travel, and had a lot of my outings d..."
A student Wellesley College
"To always come with an open mind and willing to share "
A student Wellesley College
"Improved social skills, confidence with traveling, planning. Absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I was able to feel comfortable living in a new country, and that I am capable of balancing academic, social, and personal responsibilities."
A student Wellesley College
