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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.
"Being somewhere entirely different allows you to explore foreign culture and society, but may also force you to examine yourself within the context of these new surroundings. My fall semester, though not with out difficulties, was an experience of linguistic, cultural, and personal growth that I cherish deeply. Though I struggle..."
A student Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture I was in, about myself, and about the language. I gained new, wonderful relationships and an experience that is very different from what my life is like at Wellesley (which was nice). "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent since I had to live by myself (with other suite mates), cook for myself, and take responsibility for my own schedule. I also learned a lot in my classes at SOAS which I never would have learned at Wellesley. "
Shrutikona Das Wellesley College
"Learning to live on my own and in a new city/country, navigating a new culture, and meeting new people. It is definitely worthwhile to study abroad, and this program gives you both academic and social support."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture and also learned how to live independently. I had to cook for myself often and learn to budget better. I most appreciated the opportunity to travel and the friends I made."
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved immensely, I made lifelong friends, I learned a lot about a new culture and how to find my place in it, I gained confidence... It was completely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I definitely do not want to pursue my major at the graduate level, which was actually one reason I chose to attend. I learned a lot about myself, especially since the environment was much different from my home institution. I pushed myself on a social rather than academic level. For me, this was rewarding."
Sydney Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned new skills in my major. "
Emily Magness Wellesley College
"While abroad, I learned about everything from living in a new country to facts about the country's history, culture, and politics. The experience was definitely worth it!"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. I've become a much more independent learner."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to cook for myself, budget, speak a bit of Danish, more about Danish culture, how to travel independently (and a lot more). Yes, studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I made really great friends that I plan to stay in touch with. Also, I felt my language skill improved so much. It was a good break from my home institution as I was able to develop new learning skills and explore a new environment."
Megan Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. The 8 week term is very intensive but there is so much to gain from this experience. I became a much better writer and self-learner, which are skills that I could definitely translate to courses at my home institution. I had lots of free time due to the small amount of tutorials I was enrolled in, and I le..."
A student Wellesley College
"The experience helped me become more open-minded and better at navigating cultural differences. I have also become more responsible and better at taking initiatives. "
A student Wellesley College
"learned a lot of spanish, how to be independent, how to travel, how to manage my money, how to work academically with people of other cultures, how to live with people of other cultures, learned a lot of spanish culture, how to live in a city - very worthwhile!!"
Kathryn Gallison Wellesley College
"I gained more independence while abroad. I would study abroad again as it made me appreciate my home university while also giving me a chance to recharge. "
A student Wellesley College
"From being abroad I fully realized that there is more to life than academia and getting a good GPA. I was able to slack off a bit on school and focus on the social aspect of my life more which was a great experience for me. Studying abroad was a great test of my ability to live on my own and take care of myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I had a very well-rounded experience from St. Anne's in regards to my education, social life, and cultural awareness. I feel that I am now more prepared to handle challenging courses at Wellesley thanks to the preparation Oxford has given me in becoming a more independent, proactive learner. In terms of my social life, I was abl..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definilty worthwhile. I learned a lot about sustainability and environmental activism as well as about aboriginal and indigenous culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"Language would be the biggest component, and also an appreciation for the difficulty of mastering a language and how different other cultures are from ours."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained exposure to a different academic and social environment, developed a greater interest in my field of study, and left with greater appreciation for my home institution."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to take graduate level courses and learned a lot. There weren't a lot of academic resources available since the tutorial system encourages self-teaching and there are fewer resources online for grad level courses. However, it was nice to be able to take classes covering content not typically covered in undergrad cours..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and what I could handle, and it was definitely worthwhile and am so glad I came. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot in my classes but I also learned how to live independently and take care of myself in a foreign country. During my time abroad, I got to travel around Scotland and to other European countries. From my travels, I have found that Scotland, and Edinburgh in particular, has such a distinct culture and vibe from citie..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my own personal growth while being truly on my own. "
A student Wellesley College
