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September 13, 2025

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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.

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Past Review Siesta In Spain PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned so much about how different life is in Europe from fashion trends to just like the pace. I don't know if it was because I felt like I was on vacation, but there was just less pressure and stress. Everything I did felt very much about being in the moment and just enjoying it. "

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Past Review The Most Life Changing Experience In My Young Adult Life. University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"Yes. I can't begin to articulate how it has helped my gain so much perspective on my academic, professional, and spiritual life. My year abroad has given me so much and more."

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Past Review Spain Is Amazing And Everyone Should Go PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned how much fun living in Spain could be"

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Past Review Covid Made My International Experience Abysmal. Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"No, the pandemic made it less than international. "

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Past Review Great! CET Jordan

"I found our academic class very interesting, and enjoyed learning the local dialect of Arabic. Unfortunately because of Covid there was a lot less opportunity to interact with local Jordanians "

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Past Review Great PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned a lot about myself and felt like I had a great academic semester as well with the language immersion component "

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Past Review Living Where You Are (Covid In A Small City!) PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I became much more fluent in Spanish and learned a lot about handling myself independently in a foreign country. "

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Past Review It Was What It Was University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I think it was worth while. I became more independent about my own learning and exploring."

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Past Review Greece: Filled W/Warm People/Rich Culture & An Unforgettable Learning Experience CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained friends who I would not have otherwise met. I tasted food that was not familiar to me. I took courses that allowed me actively experience & learn about the rich history of Greece. Greece is a very beautiful country."

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Past Review Good Experience Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"New experiences, and learned new areas of study. "

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Past Review Miss Anne's Already, Will Look Back Fondly St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I loved the independence of my time abroad and also appreciated the ability to really study texts in a rigorous manner. More than anything I loved being able to go on walks. Port Meadow is a favorite. I would also take advantage of the university-wide libraries. "

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Past Review Oxford: Amazing From Some, Not For All Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I gained independence--I learned I was capable of taking care of myself for long periods of time without my parents (I usually study close to home and shamelessly take advantage of that fact). I got experience meal planning, cooking, shopping, doing my own laundry, and cleaning. I learned a lot of new physics and significantly ..."

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Past Review Homestay Experience Made Up For Everything Else That Covid Ruined DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned so much about the differences between Danish and American culture, and it was a very worthwhile experience once I actually arrived in Denmark. The 3 months online were difficult and stressful because our arrival date was always being pushed back."

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Past Review A Relaxing Semester In Bath Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre

"Yes, this was very worthwhile. This was the first time I had travelled alone to a foreign country, and I learned a lot of lessons about how to travel solo."

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Past Review Supportive And Exposure To Another Learning Environment And System Oxbridge Academic Programs: Oxford - The Oxford Tradition

"It was definitely worthwhile even though COVID did affect the program. I hope to visit in the future"

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Past Review A Great Experience PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"New friends and more confidence in my Spanish"

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Past Review Good Program, Not Equipped To Deal With Any Kind Of Minority PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned I never want to live in Cordoba again, but it was a good thing to learn, very interesting to live in a foreign country especially with a host family because it makes you feel more integrated to the culture. Also my spanish improved a ton and I feel mostly fluent now, definitely worth it"

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Past Review An Amazing Experience In The Heart Of Switzerland Geneva Graduate Institute - Undergraduate Semester Programme

"I learned how to live by myself in a foreign country "

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Past Review Excellent Experience In Oxford! Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"It was totally worthwhile. I learned not only so much about my subject, but also it helped me decide that I wanted to go to graduate school in this field."

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Past Review If Your Cease The Day Then This Was The Most Rewarding Experience Ever. CYA (College Year in Athens) - Summer Program

"I learned that if you open yourself to a new culture it will be more inviting of you and your experience becomes better."

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Past Review Best Trip WorldStrides Study Abroad in Seoul, South Korea

"I learned a bunch of helpful phrases and built my independence (budgeting, etc)"

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Past Review Unforgettable Spring Term At Cya CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"It was absolutely worthwhile, the travel I did on the field study to Delphi and the Peloponnese was informative and interesting as our lectures took place at sites. I loved learning about the archaeological aspects of things and wandering around the city"

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Past Review Greece In A Pandemic: It Is What It Is CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

"Learned: Language matters A LOT for connecting with people Inspired to learn more languages! Cultural Immersion is important to me I want to live abroad again (where I speak the language or learn it) Yes it was worthwhile (just hard at times) "

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Past Review Interesting Experience Of My Home Country WorldStrides Study Abroad in Shanghai, China

"I learnt about how university education in China. "

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