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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'm so glad I went, especially given the state of the U.S. right now even though it was not easy. I learned a lot about flexibility and patience. Academically I learned a lot about positionality. "
Anonymous Wellesley College
"I don't feel like I gained much academically. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I love literature and want to continue studying it, and I became a much better writer & academic"
A student Wellesley College
"I have gained a deeper appreciation for Pacific cultures and people, wonderful experiences in nature, and a deep sense of home. This program was so worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed the cultural immersion component and having the ability to travel within Italy."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile! For the few months I was there I made some good friends, and got to explore the city pretty thoroughly."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to really go out of my comfort zone and be open to try anything."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience at my dream school, an HBCU."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned new perspectives on happiness as well as the dependence of many people on nature. I gained so much knowledge and it was completely worthwhile."
Dayna De La Cruz Wellesley College
"I was able to practice the language, try new things, meet new people, and have experiences I'll never forget!"
Aiyana Smith Wellesley College
"Took a lot from my core course in Graphic Design and got to visit places I never would have gone myself through the program. "
A student Wellesley College
"Since my experience was cut off by a pandemic, any lessons I might have learned were instead replaced by the simple rule that you shouldn't take any experience for granted. I delayed some museum trips and other experiences because I thought I still had three months left. Living on a budget and planning for the future is good, bu..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of independence since it was my first time alone in another country. "
Holly Bourque Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of new friends at YNC and got to take classes that Wellesley didn't have"
Morgan Mastrianni Wellesley College
"I learned how to consume and synthesize large amounts of literature along with drafting up essays very quickly. The experience also taught me how to interact in a very international student body, with many students at different ages and on very different academic tracks and experiences than my own. It also taught me how to be an..."
Isabela V Wellesley College
"I found that this program improved my communication skills in any language. Additionally, after this experience I am more independant and comfortable living in new situations than I was before I left. Due to the influence of my experience in strengthening these skills and clarifying my values I would consider my time abroad wort..."
A student Wellesley College
"I grew a lot as a student by exploring different academic disciplines, learned about different public transit systems, and gained multiple friendships. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about culture in the UK and Europe, and also made connections with people from different countries worldwide."
A student Wellesley College
"I made many friends and was able to see Europe, which I had never really done before. However, I feel like I would have benefitted more academically if I had stayed in the States."
A student Wellesley College
"This was a great opportunity to experience Paris and travel. The classes are not as vigorous as Wellesley, but the professors are nice and courses are interesting. The best thing about AUP is the location. It is located in the 7th arrondissement, and the apartments are not too far. I was also able to travel a lot and experienced..."
Kathryn G Wellesley College
"An understanding of how students are thinking outside of my own institution, outside of the U.S. Invaluable friendships that continue to be the source of so much happiness and support even from afar. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to live independently, cook, manage work with household chores, live with people I wasn’t comfortable with "
Tara Luthra Wellesley College
"Yes"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I was able to relax and not take any science courses (I am a science major) while I was abroad so that was very rejuvenating and a great change in pace. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Chinese, but also a lot about the culture and people. I learned a lot about Harbin and it’s history. It was definitely worthwhile, though fairly rigorous academically. "
A student Wellesley College
