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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 knowledge about the culture in Japan, of course, as well as what I learned in classes, but more than that I learned a lot about myself. I lived a lifestyle here that I'd never had the opportunity or even desire to do ever before, where I spent more time talking to people and making connections than doing anythi..."
Nadine Franklin Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed living in a different country and learning about the cultural differences. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I loved learning about Scottish culture through tasting local cuisine, experiencing ceildh dancing, and meeting friends at school. It was definitely worthwhile"
Jocelyn Wellesley College
"I learned a lot because I put in the work. Nothing in London was easy and felt no support from UCL or my home college. "
Grace Hellstrom Wellesley College
"It was worth studying abroad in Berlin. I learned about diversity by meeting various students and other people from Europe, Asia, Middle East, etc. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Italian and felt really immersed & at home in the city by May. Although there were downsides I was overall very happy with my experience."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I appreciated the diversity of both London and LSE as it was a stark contrast from Wellesley (both the town and the university)"
Ilina Mitra Wellesley College
"As someone who has been an international student for half of her life and so is pretty good at adapting to new environments and culture, I had less of a culture shock and homesickness than what is expected. That being said, Granada was different, new, exciting, and familiar by the end. You're in a way less-stressful environment ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely learned a lot just about globalization and colonialism simply from being in Senegal and that is incredibly valuable. Gained new friends and another family, and definitely improved my language skills (Wolof was a lot easier than I thought, and my French oral skills definitely got better)"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of perspective about my home institution, both in terms of it's relative size, and relative rigor. I learned about Irish politics and concerns among Irish university students, about social movements happening in Ireland right now, and what Guiness should actually taste like. I gained a better sense of myself and..."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. Gained a ton of independence, some fantastic friends (mostly the other exchange students), and experiences I will remember forever. Oxford is amazing - my friends and I enjoyed doing the classic activities like punting and attending formal halls, and just walking around the town is breathtaking. The chance to be in E..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to roll with the punches and how to survive living alone. Though I spend a lot of time working on class assignments and really put in a lot of effort in that area, I feel like I didn't really learn much. I learned how to budget my money and how to plan successful trips. I learned how to travel alone and to feel saf..."
Ilana Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about myself and was able to take the time to do non-academic things which felt very worthwhile to me."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved so much in my comprehension of Italian, and learned a lot about Italian culture. It was definitely worth it."
Grace Bernard Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I grew a lot personally and learned an immense amount about an art form I care deeply about. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
Lillian Odekirk Wellesley College
"Greatly improved my language skills, got to travel to many parts of China, made many friends. Don't expect to leave fluent if you start at a lower level but you will definitely improve"
Haley Shanahan Wellesley College
"Understanding of another culture, particularly political views, and systems, a new level of capability in the language, and a unique look into how we learn language as children and adults. "
Gillian Courtney Wellesley College
"More insight into possible professional careers, what I am capable of."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to navigate a new place on my own. I also learned how to be more independent and plan travels to places I had never been. The experience was definitely worthwhile. "
Gabriella Vesey Wellesley College
"Yes! It was good to take a break from Wellesley's academic environment and jump headfirst into the world of art. 24/7 art all the time. I can now do body rolls and a cartwheel when I stretch beforehand which is fun."
Diana Lobontiu Wellesley College
"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot, especially how to move to a new country and establish a life there. "
A student Wellesley College
"I had a great time in Edinburgh. I liked that I could direct enroll and go to a new place to study for awhile while getting credits towards my degree. It's a really valuable experience being somewhere new and having to move out of your comfort zone to meet new people and establish your little life there. "
Wellesley S Wellesley College
"Overall a good experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a greater self confidence living and traveling by myself, especially in places where I don't speak the language. I really enjoyed getting to spend time just wandering in Edinburgh, and in other cities I visited. I learned how to adapt to new environments."
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