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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 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."
A student Wellesley College
"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."
A student Wellesley College
"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..."
A student Wellesley College
"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."
A student Wellesley College
"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). "
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"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. "
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