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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 loved living in London. I loved exploring the city and meeting people from all around the world. "
Fiona Lau Wellesley College
"I learned more about the Maori people and their culture which was really really interesting and I think very valuable. I also got a lot of experience in field ecology. "
A student Wellesley College
"So worthwhile. An important break from my home university, and also very developmental for me to be on the otherside of the world."
Nolen Belle Bryant Wellesley College
"the tutorial system was very rigorous and required a lot of critical thinking. It helped me become a sharp thinker and a better writer. "
A student Wellesley College
"The academic system at Oxford is immensely customizable, and I took multiple one-on-one courses with one Computer Science professor who got to know my learning style and pace very well."
Michelle Quin Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of academic independence, American Universities felt like they held my hand to a laughable degree after getting used to Sciences Po. At the same time, I am looking forward to returning to such a supportive environment. Having seen the other side, I no longer feel dependent on wonderful teachers and plenty of offic..."
Sofia Xargay Wellesley College
"I climbed to the top of the ship in the middle of beautiful tropical bay. I lived through a hurricane. I was the Junior Watch Officer on a ship in the middle of major squall. I got a ship from point A to a 1km circle in the middle of night and saw a giant asteroid go past. The ocean is amazing. "
A student Wellesley College
"The program was worthwhile. I learned a lot, but I had to do so independently. I am grateful for the experience as the educational system operates differently from Wellesley's. It was an awesome opportunity to also travel through Europe. "
A student Wellesley College
"I really learned a lot about independence. In some ways, I think the American liberal arts college system limits independence as a trade-off for great support and community. After two years at Wellesley, I wanted to be in a collegial environment that allowed me to chart my own course and manage my own time with more flexibility,..."
Laura Wellesley College
"I definitely became more independent. It was worthwhile because I was able to meet new friends outside of Wellesley and travel a lot. "
A student Wellesley College
"Aside from an interesting art class that I would never have taken at Wellesley, I grew in my spirituality and also fell in love, so that's potentially changed the whole trajectory of my life. Totally worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Good friends "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English Renaissance art and about British culture"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to enjoy and appreciate the little things more especially your friendships and the world we live in."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worth while. Learned so much about myself (my strengths and weaknesses), about putting myself outside my boundaries, about working as a team. The hands-on learning as well as the land component combined with practical, real experiences was SO, SO valuable. SEA truly is a once in a life time opportunity. It's possible ..."
Louisa Crane Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile, i loved the program administration and the people i met there. I gained friendships and incredible memories. "
Delores Nwokeafor-Laz Wellesley College
"A lot of cultural exposure "
A student Wellesley College
"I relied on myself completely and was able to get to know people from all over the world. I hope to go back someday soon!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained perspective and confidence, outside of my overall progress in language acquisition. My ideas and values were challenged by those who thought differently than me, and it was an experience that was certainly worthwhile. If I could do it all over again, I would. "
A student Wellesley College
"Prior to going abroad, I had been nervous about the idea of living on my own next year due to graduating and moving into a place of my own. The experiences gained from spending much of the semester alone allowed me to gain confidence in myself and the knowledge that I will be able to support and care for myself when the time com..."
Hailey McAfee Wellesley College
"I learned the history of Nicaragua and related it to the history of Latin America and the U.S. I learned about my privilege as a United States citizen and student studying abroad. I also learned that communities outside western culture is so different. "
Diana Cruz Wellesley College
"Comparing my two semesters abroad, I learned how different experiences can be. Yes, always worthwhile! There is so much to see and learn from- looking inward and outward. "
A student Wellesley College
"A second family, great friends, an international perspective"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about being on my own and being open to new experiences. "
Clara Berger Wellesley College
"I got really good at French and tested out what a life in France would be like."
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