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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 how to cook for myself and be alone in a big city! "
A student Wellesley College
"I loved meeting international and Korea University students! KU is welcoming to exchange students and it is easy to navigate to other parts of Seoul from there. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained insight into what it is like to be a normal person in the world (not a student), I feel more mature, understanding of myself and my limits and overall excited for what life has to offer post-grad!"
Maeve G Wellesley College
"I learned how to adjust to a new country and use creativity and persistence to solve unexpected challenges I faced while acclimatizing."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned what it's like to live in a city where you don't know anyone and how to navigate a big city"
Arzy A Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent! SO worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was my first time visiting Europe, so in that sense I learned a lot about what living in Europe is like and how that differs from the US. I was also able to gain a lot of new perspectives on topics I was studying being in a new place that helped broaden my own ideas quite significantly."
A student Wellesley College
"It was beyond rewarding to build community in a foreign place, and make connections that I hope will last. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about language, culture differences, and independence. It was an excellent and very worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I knew going into my study abroad experience that I wanted to immerse fully in a culture- IES allowed me the flexibility to pursue cultural studies and explore realms of Berlin beyond the classroom"
Ayelet K Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent and how to make the study abroad trip worthwhile one my own. The best part of this program is the opportunity to do your own research with the help of Justin Armstrong which I am grateful for."
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"I learned so much about myself! It was great exposure to living independently, budgeting, and asking for help when I needed it."
Arli M Wellesley College
"I genuinely enjoyed the interactions I had with other students. I feel like I learned so much by watching other students work, looking and their projects and hearing their presentations. I truly value the friendships I made during my time here. "
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"I gained in-depth understanding of my field (linguistics) and exposure to a wide variety of topics that aren't available in a small liberal arts institution (e.g. indo-european morphology) that has (definitionally) fewer opportunities. I gained a lot from independent research. I learned most of all, how to be independent and to ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Going abroad was my first real opportunity for independence in the realest sense because of how far from home I was. It helped me learn how to take care of myself, how to put myself out there, and how to navigate different countries and cultures."
Amelie R Wellesley College
"I learned a new language, I feel like Brazilian culture is unlike any other culture in the world and I'm takin that with me from new musical artist to environmental activist."
Reyna F Wellesley College
"I think I became so much more fluent when I went to Italy. I was able to speak to many Italian people about their worldly views and personal thoughts. I think this helped me broaden my horizon in life. "
Stephanie A Wellesley College
"That it’s really beneficial to get out and introduce yourself to as many people as possible (including your lecturers)! You never know who you might run into."
Alex T Wellesley College
"I gained knowledge on navigating a heavily touristy place and what scams to be aware of and avoid. In my classes for anthropology, I learned more techniques for conducting fieldwork and noticing more about my environment. "
Angelica Wellesley College
"Cross-cultural exchange, new perspective."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent, how to organize trips, and study more independently without the help of coursework."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about different cultures and I learned a lot about my field. I also learned how to handle a budget and plan trips. "
Sophie T Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I gained many skills in Spanish and cultural immersion"
A student Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile, I had a great time. "
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad at Oxford has been one of the best decisions I've made during my college career so far. It was a profoundly impactful experience that fostered both academic and personal growth. Academically, I gained a deeper understanding of my subjects through the University's rigorous and unique tutorial system, which emphasi..."
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