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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 thought it was worthwhile- I got to travel a lot and go to a lot of different countries "
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"I learned a lot about the Nepal/Tibet (China) border and the legal status of Tibetan refugees. I also learned about Himalayan culture and language. "
A student Wellesley College
"During my study abroad experience at KAIST, I gained a deeper understanding of Korean culture and traditions, while also developing my communication skills through experiences of navigating daily life in a foreign country. I was able to become to be more independent and resourceful, while also gaining valuable skills through my ..."
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"I learned so much about myself and became more confident in my ability to LIVE. I cooked for myself, I traveled alone, I solved problems and came out on the other side stronger. I am happy to have left the Wellesley bubble and it made me appreciate everything that I have at home and school even more. "
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"It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience. "
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"I gained a much broader perspective on the world and my place in it, especially by being exposed to so many different kinds of people and places. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained language skills, more historical and political knowledge, and became even more independent."
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"It was worthwhile. I found the classes at UCO to be challenging and lacking necessary support. As a A student, I am worried about not passing a class. My favorite part, truthfully, was solo traveling and exploring around Europe. "
Katie P Wellesley College
"I learned from incredible organizers and academics about their work to advance social movements in Argentina and feel more confident in my understanding of themes like extractivism and ecofeminism. Living in Buenos Aires pushed me both to be more independent and to learn to lean on my support systems. I was so very grateful for ..."
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"I definitely gained a deeper understanding of my subject (chemistry) because of how intense the classes were. I also became better at branching out of my comfort zone and trying new things or experiences, and gained many amazing friends. I also learned that it really is incredible to live in a walkable city. Absolutely worthwhil..."
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"This was the hardest I've ever been pushed academically and I had a great time studying and exploring all Oxford had to offer. The program was so completely different from what I was used to at Wellesley, and while it wasn't the traditional low effort study abroad experience that others might have had, I knew this going in and w..."
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"Yonsei was a lot of fun! There were ups and downs, but overall a great experience."
Sophia P Wellesley College
"I learned an incredible amount about film production, specifically in analogue film. I learned how to deal with difficult people in film, on and off set. That was painful but extremely valuable. It was worthwhile because I earned a great entry for my portfolio and tougher skin. I did have the privilege of working with some amazi..."
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"I gained new friendships and independence! This program was worthwhile. I learned more from my individual tutorial than a typical class at my home institution."
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"The greatest thing I learned from my time abroad is that you are always more capable than you think. It can start small- just travelling 20+ hours to across the world and going grocery shopping for the first time in another country, but before you know it you can be booking flights and driving on the left side of the road by you..."
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"I was able to improve my language skills (gaining confidence in reading, writing, and conversing in Spanish, I met fantastic and adventurous students from various universities across the U.S., I created strong bonds with Ushuaians, and I learned so much about the marine biology and ecology of Tierra del Fuego. "
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"I learned a lot about myself; how I handle traveling, how I handle loneliness, and living mostly by myself in a foreign country. I gained some confidence in my language skills and my ability to navigate in unfamiliar environments. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"All of my closest friends from abroad are from Europe. I got to learn phrases in French, Dutch, German and Italian as well as learn about the cultural contexts of these places. I was also the designated person to help people improve their English and learned how to communicate and build friendships across cultural contexts. Beca..."
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"I learned a lot about Scottish culture, met many new friends and was able to expand my worldview."
Katrina H Wellesley College
"I gained more about being independent and a lot about Danish culture. It was definitely worthwhile, especially being so close to other countries."
Julia R Wellesley College
"I learned how to do human rights fact-finding, write memos, and how to even approach human rights work"
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"definitely worthwhile. learned how to go with the flow and be open to unfamiliar experiences "
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"I gained worldly experience and knowledge, and a sense of independence "
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"I learned that I would be okay and thrive living aborad. It was defnitely worth while, and If i couldve studied there for a whole year I wouldve liked to. I am now applying to MA programs in London. "
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"I learned about what an NGO truly is, how they work, the negative and positive obstacles or outcomes they produce, the refugee crisis in the Middle East, intercultural communication, and much much more that can only be learned through experience. It was most definitely worth-while."
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