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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 about myself and what I can accomplish. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained great friends"
A student Wellesley College
"It was so worthwhile! I was able to visit and learn about 9 different countries and their cultures on the weekends as well as explore so much of Greece. My Greek language skills also improved drastically. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I could maybe work in an international setting and that I like to schedule my own days. "
Phung Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of knowledge about the UK and the countries surrounding it. It was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Not only did I learn academically from my classes and excursions, but also experienced a lot of personal growth that I did not ever picture myself having. I left my semester abroad with new friends, family, and experiences that I will never forget. I am truly not the same person I was when I left in February."
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"While abroad I feel like I really got to know myself (cliche, I am aware), and I think that Cambridge's academic system is so individual that it really required me to leave my comfort zone and really get comfortable with the material and my thoughts on it. Because I joined a sports team, I got to see parts of the country I would..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about what specifically interests me in my Latin American studies major. Worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I am now an independent person. I can make and keep a budget, prioritize my work and fun, make lasting friendships, travel alone, and just generally be a real adult. I even know how to cook now! If you are nervous about having to become an Adult, force yourself to by going abroad! It worked for me, so it'll probably work for..."
A student Wellesley College
"Very good tutorials -- I'm a Medieval and Renaissance studies major so course options were very specialized"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and also for the first time, prioritized my mental health/ relaxing over school because I had the time to. "
A student Wellesley College
"I started feeling comfortable living in Korea and using Korean on a daily basis became natural. My speaking ability improved drastically by just talking with people a lot, without much language study. I explored a lot of places and had a lot of fun, and also got to experience some Korean work culture through my internship. I thi..."
A student Wellesley College
"again, massive language gains, and definitely cultural knowledge too. a very fun time"
Heather Gluck Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because I learned a lot about myself and how I manage stressful situations. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I love the Spanish language and that I want to eventually teach it one day. I did not really have this feeling before coming to Spain. I believe this program was truly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, my main goal was to improve my Spanish. I became more independent and street-smart. It was definitely worthwhile. I will go back one day. "
A student Wellesley College
"Being uncomfortable and unfamiliar with small customs pushed me out of my comfort zone. I learned to try extra to communicate and ask for plenty of help."
Camille Brunetti Wellesley College
"I learned so much from this experience, from how to navigate public transportation to gaining a new perspective through a European lens."
A student Wellesley College
" Definitely worthwhile! I learned so much about myself, had a wonderful, fun semester, and learned a ton of Spanish."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be much more independent and confident in the decisions I make. I learned better organizational skills as the courses entailed studying for a year’s worth of material with over 70% of the grsde being decided by one final exam. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was great! I got to travel a lot and my Spanish got a lot better. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got out of my comfort zone and had a great time exploring and being in Europe for the first time. The classes were the perfect amount of rigor, where I didn't feel stressed but was learning a lot."
A student Wellesley College
"Too much to write down now. I feel like I've changed so much for the better, and yes it was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"That I would prefer to live in Spain or somewhere in Europe, my family lives here now and I would rather be closer to them and I enjoy the culture more."
Sophia E Dolan Wellesley College
