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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 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."
A student Wellesley College
"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."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile even though COVID did affect the program. I hope to visit in the future"
A student Wellesley College
"New friends and more confidence in my Spanish"
Brynne Ruark Wellesley College
"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"
Ilana Tamir Wellesley College
"I learned how to live by myself in a foreign country "
Shen-Ming Syz Wellesley College
"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."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that if you open yourself to a new culture it will be more inviting of you and your experience becomes better."
Zoe Puertas Wellesley College
"I learned a bunch of helpful phrases and built my independence (budgeting, etc)"
A student Wellesley College
"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"
Lorelei Blau Wellesley College
"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) "
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt about how university education in China. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that Shanghainese food is so tasty."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience interacting/existing in an unfamiliar environment and also got to visit in person things/places that classes back home would only talk about theoretically."
Katharine Bowman Wellesley College
"It was a remote program because of Covid. I learned a lot in terms of academics but missed out a lot in terms of social life. "
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed the classes and am looking forward to going back next year in person. I think remote study abroad isn't worth it if you won't be able to attend in person later."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to have interactions with local students and have some travel which made the trip worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile and a bit challenging - I've gained more maturity trying to solve problems with the cantonal office, the banks, registration, and navigating a new space where I don't speak the same language as others. "
Paloma Wellesley College
"It was worth it because I got to know so many new and interesting people."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to work in a different academic system. I gained a skillset in a different form of learning. I got to go out of my comfort zone, meet new people and make a new set of friends! "
A student Wellesley College
"It is worthwhile for someone wanting to study advanced math."
A student Wellesley College
"I mostly enjoyed the culture and food, but I also learned how Parisians live--everyday and overall, which prompted me to reevaluate how I live."
A student Wellesley College
"My classes were more theoretical compared to my home institution's classes, so it helped me become more skilled in proofs and foundational thinking. "
Ziyue Qian Wellesley College
"I gained a knew academic perspective and experienced personal growth that I don't think I would've gotten in another program, for better or worse. "
A student Wellesley College
"I realized how much I appreciate the outdoors."
A student Wellesley College
