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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 have a lot of family in the Netherlands so it was very nice spending time with them and getting to know them better. I also left knowing much more Dutch than I knew previously. This made it very worthwhile. "
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"I gained so many amazing friendships and connections, I was able to immerse myself in the culture and I learned to navigate the world on my own! It was definitely worthwhile, I loved it so much I did another semester abroad right after because of how much I loved the experience and how much it prepared me to go out into the worl..."
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"I learned so much Italian. I made so many great friends and I was able to be fully immersed and enjoy Italian culture. Plus it was super easy to travel all over europe."
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"I learned a lot about how other countries, even when they are in the same language, have different cultures and different perspectives on things. "
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"Yes, it was worth it"
Aliyyah A Wellesley College
"My time at Oxford taught me how to think critically, manage my time effectively, and approach challenges independently. The tutorial system pushed me to develop my research and writing skills while articulating and defending my ideas during one-on-one discussions. Beyond academics, I gained a deeper appreciation for British cult..."
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"I learned a lot about myself -- gaining confidence, independence, and learning about how much I enjoy living fully in a bustling and lively city"
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"It was very worthwhile, I wish I stayed for a year. I gained independence, friends, networks, new knowledge."
Khahliso M Wellesley College
"The best thing that came out of the program were the people I met and the knowledge I gained in my graphic design class. My instructors were wonderful and kind at facilitating and we did incredibly cool activities like visiting actual design studios. They were also very receptive to feedback and would adapt the class to best fit..."
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"I saw how different people around the world. I saw my privileges and disadvantages on the world stage. Most importantly, I got to go to 3 different continents!"
Ailani F Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was worthwhile as I had a fun time, learned about Scottish culture, and got to experience different university cultures."
Kylan Y Wellesley College
"How to appreciate another culture, and to be fully immersed. A semester that I will remember forever "
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"I experienced what it was like to independent in a new city whiel also exploring with new friends. "
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"It was also an amazing learning experience for someone like me who is looking into get involved in organizations/non-profits related to migration. It helped me gain a better understanding of migration policy both in the U.S and Mexico. But personally, it also helped me learn how to adapt and navigate a new environment. "
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"Through my very worthwhile experience studying abroad at KAIST, I gained the independence I would not have found back home in Boston. Being on my own in a foreign country allowed me to find my way through matters that my livelihood depended on, such as getting around via public transportation and opening a Korean bank account. S..."
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"got to experience Korean culture and become familiar with Seoul"
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"Improved my Spanish skills a lot, learn about other cultures. It was incredibly worthwhile"
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"I think my perspective about other subjects changed. It was very worthwhile. Additionally, just the other people I met changed my ideas about friendship and other values."
Rachel C Wellesley College
"I do feel like I improved my philosophical thinking, reading, and writing abilities. However, I am not sure this was worth my general lackluster experience. "
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"I learned a lot about navigating transportation, problem-solving and planning (academically, financially, and travel-wise), and gained friends and experience travelling internationally. "
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"My semester at Cambridge pushed me to live more independently and improved my critical writing abilities. While it was not perfect, it was a rewarding and worthwhile experience."
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"I learned a lot about myself and tried things I never would have done in the U.S. I don't regret going at all!!"
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"I gained some lovely friends and got to see the world!!! Unfortunately, I can say I had a bad experience with PRESHCO but loved everything I got to see and experience. "
Maya E Wellesley College
"My French improved a lot, I took classes in subjects I had not studied before and learned a lot from them, I learned a lot about myself and how I learn best, what kinds of environments I thrive in, and which kinds of environments or relationships exacerbate my anxiety. I feel that I became a lot more independent and grew as a pe..."
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