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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.
"So worthwhile. I learned a different kind of independence. I learned resilience. I was able to see what life was like at another university in another country, which allowed me to both appreciate and constructively criticize my home university."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the topic of food security, especially because of how interconnected were our classes, site visits and lectures."
A student Wellesley College
"Living in a community that is so different from my own was certainly worthwhile and gave me a new perspective on how issues I study, like conservation, should be addressed."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of experience living in a foreign country where you do not speak the local language and need to adapt to different customs and social standards. It was entirely worthwhile and still have not stopped talking about it. "
Emily Tran Wellesley College
"I learned how to function largely on my own without the safety net of my support systems from home and from Wellesley. While certainly worthwhile, my own mental preparation was lacking and detracted from my experience. However, I learned a lot about myself and my priorities. As a result of my study abroad experience, I have beco..."
A student Wellesley College
"I think it can be a very confidence-building experience, going into a country abroad where you know no one and being able to forge strong relationships. "
A student Wellesley College
"I made a lot of friends through the ECCO program that I will stay in touch with for a long time, as well as Italian friends that I am still in touch with. My ability to speak and write the language also improved immensely."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the ocean from scientific, cultural, historical and maritime lenses. You can learn about anything you want: stars, navigation, medicinal plants, volcanology!"
A student Wellesley College
"Greater variety of courses"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about Irish culture and history and found my experience to be very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Knowledge of French culture and more fluency with the language"
A student Wellesley College
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A student Wellesley College
"It was interesting to see how big universities run classes. It was also interesting to be in a co-ed school. My instructors were really excellent. I wish that they classes had met more often so I could've learned a bit more. "
Margaret Olmsted Wellesley College
"I have always had a fascination for London, so I was definitely living my dream of living in London. I got to explore the city and also travel in the country. I made several really good friends. I was introduced to a lot of new academic ideas that have definitely impacted my current academic interests. I also really liked the di..."
Manvi Chaudhary Wellesley College
"I had a good time in London, lots of art galleries, plays, musicals. Loved that. Also London is very student friendly, there are a lot of student discounts. UCL was fine but did not quite meet my expectation."
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"Independence! I thought I was pretty independent going into the experience, but coming out of it I feel 10x as independent. I traveled all over Italy and Europe and made friends and took classes in a different language. It was by far my best choice in life so far to go abroad!!"
Carolyn Johnson Wellesley College
"I learned independence and how to adjust and learn from a completely new culture and environment."
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"I learned how to live independently and manage my resources and budget."
A student Wellesley College
"I could go on forever about all I gained from this abroad experience. It was truly the most valuable part of my college years to date where I learned the most about myself and what it means to live in another culture so far from home. I grew much stronger in my French language abilities, I learned how to connect and form relatio..."
A student Wellesley College
"I depended my knowledge of Spanish, local Spanish culture and history, and my own self-confidence and global thinking. It was worthwhile in these senses, but who knows- I probably would have experienced the same things if I did another program somewhere else. The program was great but I just wasn't satisfied with my time in Spai..."
Juniper Wellesley College
"I learned how to live in a new culture and try to speak a new language. "
A student Wellesley College
"I understand ancient Rome so much better now. I never had context for the texts I was reading before, but now I have started to explore material culture and contextualize history with the things I've seen."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself socially and academically. I grew so much and 100% believe that it was a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was very worthwhile. My Spanish and my comfort and fluency in speaking improved in ways that never would have been possible without the immersive experience. I also learned so much from being immersed in the culture and having the incredible opportunity to see many places within Spain, each providing a unique and i..."
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"I was able to see a lot of art in person which directly relates to my major, and was able to grow academically by engaging with a new style of education."
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