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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 a lot about the cultural differences between Spain and the United States. I think my study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile."
Mariana Hernandez Wellesley College
"I leaned about myself as a person what it is that I really enjoy and a stronger sense of independence. I wouldn't change my experience at all."
Liliana Mayorga Wellesley College
"I learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. "
A student Wellesley College
"- I learned to interact with other cultures. - Became more independent and open - Learned so much and tried new things I would not change anything. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more than ever to trust my instincts. It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"Besides improved language skills, I appreciate that I got to experience a different aspect of Brazilian culture that isn't often featured in US media. Minas Gerais is very different from Rio. It was worthwhile!"
Danielle Wellesley College
"Lots of friends and valuable coursework. Dartmouth feels like a second home / alma mater. "
Caroline G Wellesley College
"Learned how we are taught to think so differently in different countries. Found my passion for philosophy."
Mojia Shen Wellesley College
"I really improved as a student, especially in my independent abilities. I also have seen a noticeable difference in my academic confidence, especially in discussion. I made amazing friends who I still keep in touch with. Oxford is just also a magical and beautiful place."
Sophia Tew Wellesley College
"I would not do it again given the chance, my semesters at Wellesley have been much more fulfilling."
Jennifer Sierra Lyon-Mackie Wellesley College
"Language aside, I got to really explore Japanese culture, and it was definitely worthwhile. I made one friend in particular who I am still in contact often with so that alone was worth it for me. I also got to travel around a lot and make lots of memories with amazing people. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about what I love in literature. I also learned how to write quality essays in a short amount of time. It was definitely worthwhile."
Heng Liu Wellesley College
"Yes, definitely learned tons and gained new perspectives. 100% worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about different teaching styles and I learned about which learning styles work for me which I will use in my studies at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel that this experience provided me with an opportunity for personal growth. I felt that it was extremely challenging and did not meet my expectations for cultural and social experiences. "
A student Wellesley College
"Life skills, new ways of thinking about design, lifelong friends, and a bit of Danish!"
A student Wellesley College
"It opened my mind to other lifestyles."
Shawna Dunham Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile -- I gained a very strong understanding of the origins and theories surrounding international criminal law and also a wide, diverse view of how the international courts operate/international organizations in general (we also visited NATO, European Parliament, the ICJ/PCA, etc.)"
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A student Wellesley College
"Language, friends, confidence, perspective"
A student Wellesley College
"Knowledge of many cultures"
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely. Not only did I learn a lot about my major and concentration, but I learned a lot about myself and my interests. I started to love learning again and was able to get involved in things because I was passionate, not only for my GPA and grad school applications. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to handle uncomfortable situations. For example, while I was traveling, I got lost in Vienna for two hours. I did not have cellular data (which unfortunately we rely so much on in this generation), so there were moments like that where I was forced to figure it out and navigate, and ask people for help when I was c..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that my Italian is actually pretty good! And that I can make friends in other languages. It was definitely worthwhile, and I wish I had gone for a full year."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live and cook in an apartment for the first time in my life, along with travelling extensively and navigating a city where I didn't speak the language. "
Keertana Wellesley College
