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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 made lifelong friends that I may not have met otherwise."
A student
"I learned a lot more about sustainability and how Japan is combatting depopulation."
A student Wellesley College
"I don't regret it because I explored different cultures and learned a whole new language, but I definitely think I could've had a better one."
A student Wellesley College
"So much that I can't put into words! I learned to put things into perspective, to take life less seriously/go with the flow, take time and connect with the people around me, and to enjoy a slower pace of life. My semester in Dakar was 100% worthwhile. "
Wellesley C Wellesley College
"Better French language skills and confidence"
A student Wellesley College
"I was kinda recovering from a previous abroad experience so I didn't immerse myself in French culture as much as I could've. But I made amazing French friends and bonded with students from other American schools, which alone made it worthwhile. Wish I could've improved my French more, though, as I feel it actually regressed."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained confidence meeting new people, trying new foods, navigating new places/systems/activities, and speaking Spanish. It was very fun and relaxed and an interesting change from my home school."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that studying at the university can actually be fun "
A student Wellesley College
"Academically, I gained many skills in research and academic writing. Outside academics, I gained more independence and friendships that would last a lifetime. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"This experience and the tutorial system changed my way of approaching coursework. The tutors really pushed us to the extent of our academic capacity, and I found the coursework to be very demanding. I also learned a lot about myself and realized how much I am able to provide for myself and thrive in a new environment."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of new insights regarding the subject I'm studying and related career aspirations, so yes –– it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Improved language skills and independence."
A student Wellesley College
"Meeting new friends, taking risks, learning to communicate with others, learning a different way of life, learning more about myself, gaining confidence and trying new things"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about a different type of lifestyle that was very nice, and in a different period, maybe it would be a society I would love to be in more. I learned a lot of Italian, gained more independence cooking for myself and living in apartment-style dorms. I saw beautiful places and learned interesting facts about the history. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Met people from all over the world and improved my French. Explored Europe. Is definitely worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"It was nice not having to stress about school. "
A student Wellesley College
"I was so happy to be able to travel to other European countries. It can cost an arm and a leg to travel to other countries since the US is isolated so it was nice to travel to places like Croatia, Germany, etc. for only $30-$40. I'm looking for a similar experience after graduation since I felt like I became a more mature pers..."
Paige Anderson Wellesley College
"I did learn some cultural differences through my host family. My French level did improve a little but not as drastically as I had hoped."
A student Wellesley College
"Friends, culture, knowledge of history "
A student Wellesley College
"A new cultural outlook and integrating into a community that is hard to integrate into. I appreciated how my classes took me beyond the classroom to have hands-on application of content material."
A student Wellesley College
"Despite having problems with the over involvement of the program administrator, I did enjoy my abroad experience. I love Budapest, and how it is centrally located so that you can travel to other countries very easily. I traveled nearly every weekend, but also enjoyed exploring Budapest."
Hollis Rammer Wellesley College
"Because I've gotten such a strong education at Wellesley, I knew that I wanted my abroad experience to have a solid academic component. Ultimately, the tutorial system wasn't the best for my subject, and I didn't learn as much as I'd hoped, but the rest of the experience more than made up for it. Oxford (the university and town)..."
Anonymous Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile! I learned a lot about German culture. "
Susan Black Wellesley College
"I learned that I am mentally and physically capable of living abroad for an extended period of time and would be very open to the idea of working abroad at some point in my life"
Kristen Chang Wellesley College
"I learned how to live completely on my own, deal with maintenance issues, buy food and household goods, set up a bank account, cook, and manage expenses. It was worthwhile to learn these things. "
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