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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 a lot about Japanese culture and how different it is to interact with people in daily life there."
A student Wellesley College
"It’s always interesting to be in another country, particularly because it is when I reaches my identity and how I view/and how I’m viewed outside of the American context. "
A student Wellesley College
"There are so many different people in this world living in different ways. Slow down and take the time to understand each other"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much insight into a different way of living. It was so worthwhile I cannot recommend it enough to other people. "
A student Wellesley College
"I failed one class, but it was a great time off from being at Wellesley. I realized failing classes aren't so bad. And taking time off is very healthy. Being with family for so long made me much closer to them. I loved my time outside of school there. Earning credits was just a bonus."
A student Wellesley College
"new insights into policy and international politics, friends, confidence, and yes all worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"it definitely was!! "
A student Wellesley College
"Learning how to "adult""
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about life in England and the differences between our educational system. I absolutely loved my time at Mansfield College. Loved how I was able to grow with my friends there. "
Yuet Hei Choi Wellesley College
"I loved living in Japan, it was amazing to experience the culture, especially being a student. Yes, it was worthwhile."
Sofia Wellesley College
"To spend a semester in a less-conventional destination and gain intercultural experiences there were eye-opening. "
A student Wellesley College
"Ive met new people and found a community it was worthwile"
A student Wellesley College
"Experienced different educational system. Overall pretty chill and had free time to explore the surrounding areas. It was worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"life and academic knowledge"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. Learned about the culture and made new American friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"I was exposed to a lot and felt as though I was truly living alone. Worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I pursued personal research with a professor there and learned so much about myself and my academic interests. It is helping shape my decisions now as I prepare for grad school. "
Josephine Kim Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I handle uncomfortable/not ideal situations"
A student Wellesley College
"I loved living in amsterdam for a year! I feel so lucky to have had this beautiful opportunity. I have learned so much about myself. thank you"
Antonella Fagone Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about how people pursuing grad school are like, and interesting concepts and classes regarding the subject."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I completed my goal of becoming better at French. However the program made it very difficult to integrate. "
A student Wellesley College
"Gained more fluency in Chinese and narrowed down what I want to do after graduation/where I want to live. Yes. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes!! It really was a year of adulting, I learnt how to rent and live in a flat, cook for myself, commute to university, budget my expenses, and I got very involved in societies at my University. I think learning to live in a city and manage logistics in a way that allowed me to make the most of my time there was my biggest take..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about my own ability to be resilient, saw beautiful things like dolphins and bioluminescence, learned to read the weather, learned about sense of place. "
Hannah Wellesley College
"Through such an integral immersion into Argentine culture, i also learned about my "
A student Wellesley College
