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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 gained a lot of independence, figuring things out for myself without friends around. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and the world's great diversity and gained a global understanding and increased self-confidence. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to relax and separate my social life from my academic life. By traveling on the weekends, I learned how to be more independent. It was 100% worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I could really get around by myself. I also learned that relying on others does not mean you are incompetent. Sometimes you need a little help."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of friends. I improved so much Italian language wise. I experienced so much and gained so many great memories. This program was EXTREMELY worthwhile! "
Cassandra Cronin Wellesley College
"I am still glad I went abroad because I had some invaluable life experiences and got to do a lot of travelling. I think that in concept, this program is a great opportunity for pre-medical students, but the university accommodation needs to be fundamentally changed. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to enjoy university."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel as though my language comprehension improved dramatically during my time abroad. It was 100% worthwhile and I would do it all over again if I could. "
A student Wellesley College
"I did improve my Japanese. I learned it is very hard to meet local Japanese people. I also went out to experience Japanese food, sights, and different places, and also visited many contemporary art museums. I'm not sure it was worth my time because I was expecting to learn a lot from the Middlebury courses but I did not. I also ..."
Layla M Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile. I gained further language skills and exposure to more of the world than I'd seen before, as well as the experience of living and cooking alone. Plus, exposure to students from other colleges alone was remarkable - Wellesley can often feel like a bubble."
A student Wellesley College
"I'm so happy to have had the chance to go abroad and finally put my language skills to the test!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much from my experience doing SEA Semester and it was very worthwhile! I was really pushed out of my comfort zone and gained a lot of confidence through this experience. I knew very little about oceans and nothing about sailing before SEA Semester and I gained a real interest and appreciation of the sea and sailing. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and gained context to compare lifestyles I hadn’t experienced before "
A student Wellesley College
"While abroad, I gained a lot more independence, from having to cook all my own meals to navigating through places I had never been to alone. I also found it valuable to practice finding community in a place where you know no one. I think my time abroad was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to advocate for myself, how to take risks, and what I truly want to study. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of experience living in a new country and learning how to deal with difficult situations. Yes I loved getting to study abroad "
A student Wellesley College
"I believe I mainly gained independence and a willingness to try new things through my semester abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained exposure to European culture, however mostly anything gained was from my personal endeavors and not what the program had to offer. I will say I did enjoy the European Healthcare course though and it’s excursions. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned lots about French culture and how I interact with cultures that are very different than mine. "
Maria-Alejandra Jaramillo Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained a strong insight into how IGOs and NGOs function and was exposed to a diverse array of new and interesting perspectives."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot more confidence in myself. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about italian culture, got to see a lot of Italy, and really improved my language skills. I also made some really great friendships! "
A student Wellesley College
"I highly recommend for those looking to explore Tokyo/Japan through study abroad; however, if you even have a slight interest in academics and learning, this program disappoints."
A student Wellesley College
"Living with the local family is an eye-opening experience. Keep an open mind, or else it won't be a study abroad experience you've dreamt of."
So Jin Ki Wellesley College
"I was able to travel all over Europe and experience living in a new country/city. Although I felt that a lot could have been improved about the education aspect of my time abroad, I overall really enjoyed being in London and being abroad for a semester. "
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