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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 more about my identities as a mixed person and an American in terms of how different places view these identities and how I should or shouldn't respond or adapt to them. "
Hannah W Wellesley College
"I learned how to remain relaxed during periods of academic stress and the importance of work-life balance. I also learned how to cook traditional Trini dishes like callaloo, roti, curry chicken, and pelau."
Na'Mia K Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent. And a lot about values I want/dont want in different relationships."
Gloria M Wellesley College
"I learned how important it is for me to be academically challenged and that I am able to live in a foreign country."
Cristina M Wellesley College
"Self-awareness, independence, clarity about career, ecological knowledge, fieldwork skills, practice with ArcGIS, and the most amazing group of people that I have ever met. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned more about Southeast Asia and the culture in Singapore. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how easy it is to talk to people and make friends!"
Elizabeth M Wellesley College
"The interdisciplinary Food, Sustainability, and Environment program was an amazing opportunity to use food as a vehicle to approach learning about Italian culture, sustainability, and the environment. Whether this was through visiting or receiving lectures from various actors involved in Italy's food systems, the FSE program all..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish culture and was able to improve my language skills a lot, so it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"CET Beijing is an intense program, but if you're looking to actually improve your Chinese as much as possible in a short period of time, it's incredibly effective. The language pledge can be tough to keep up at all times, but it really pushes you to use and approach the language in a new way—although it was the part I was the mo..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned lots about my core course -- mainly through experiences and travel, and I often reference what I learned abroad in classes back at Wellesley. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"It is very interesting to experience the British education, and very specifically Oxford education as a history student. The education is very rigorous and help me build up skills to manage my time better. In addition, the traditions of Oxford are very fun and unique; dressing up in an evening gown to go to a ball on a random Tu..."
Skylar S Wellesley College
"I definitely think this program was worthwhile, as it gave me the time and space to really concentrate on the topics I was interested in while still being adequately relaxed."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned much more about the UK's history as well as Scottish history. I also met so many new people and was able to have a new experience. "
Miyabi K Wellesley College
"It was interesting to learn economics through a different teaching style and I believe that my writing improved a lot through the program.The professors were very accomodating while also pushing me to look at things with a different lens."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot academically, as well as gained independence. It was worthwhile."
Kavita S Wellesley College
"New friends, some German, greater appreciation for arts, became more interested in my own creative expression"
Madison w Wellesley College
"I loved my time abroad with CIEE in Barcelona. I was able to experience so many new things and meet so many amazing people. I will always cherish the memories I made during my study abroad experience."
Elizabeth K Wellesley College
"Im definitely more independent and likely to advocate for myself it was very worthwile"
Lilja S Wellesley College
"I found my experience abroad to be very worthwhile. I improved my French skills by interacting with people in stores, bars, and on the metro, and made some incredible friends through the program. I also had the opportunity to travel and explore the city, which was one of my favorite parts."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and grew, and yes it was worthwhile."
Saniya Dawn Wellesley College
"I learned that Europe is really small.And they don't have a lot of black people around."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained knowledge about South African history and politics. It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I had a wonderful time at Pembroke. You are matriculated your first few weeks there, and that really shows! You are able to really immerse yourself into the academic and cultural environment of Cambridge. I was able to participate in popular extracurriculars like rowing, which was such a hallmark of my experience. You also get r..."
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