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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 be independent and outgoing. It was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Spanish and friends. Yes. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to talk about politics in French; wasn't necessarily worthwhile but was at least something new"
A student Wellesley College
"Indepence! I really got out of my comfort zone in almost every aspect of my life, which was difficult at times but was necessary for my growth and development as a global citizen. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to really value the small class sizes at Wellesley. I also learned to put myself out there when I am in situations where I don't know anybody! "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English culture, which I think was worthwhile. I also started a new sport, so that was nice."
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"SUPER WORTHWHILE. I learned so much about myself, the wonders of travelling and the beauty of exploring new places and cultures. I really pushed myself out of my comfort zone and grew a lot. Although i left early my experience in Chile was wonderful and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. And the decision to leave was i..."
Courtney d Wellesley College
"I had the irreplaceable experience of making a 16mm film from beginning to end of the process. It was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent and improved my french. So yes it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"One important thing I gained was independence. I was able to not just survive, but succeed and grow in a country that I had never been to before and all by myself. Not just that, but this independence has also increased my confidence. Because I was able to go abroad and have these amazing experiences, I feel more confident tha..."
A student Wellesley College
"Of course it was worthwhile. To suggest otherwise is completely ignorant of what it means to live in a foreign country for 5 months. I learned a lot about myself and how to be self-sufficient. "
A student Wellesley College
"Life is more interesting. Memories are good to make, and should be prioritized in the US, even when its not as glamorous as traveling to a new country per weekend"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new sense of independence and personal worth because I was able to create a life in a different language and culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained new perspectives on life and a greater awareness of my surroundings and how social and political issues are deeply rooted in choices made in the past. I also gained a sense of maturity, independence, and a voice. "
Likyelesh A Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I was able to get a professional training which is very important in my life right now. I was also able to travel and see parts of the country and culture that I would never had otherwise. Being on the program made me take risks and allowed me to learn many new things. My language improved as a resu..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of adult things, like dealing with banks and pharmacies and government registration agencies. My Spanish improved notably. I was also able to do an internship while abroad which was one of the largest contributors to my learning and enjoyment of the program. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I want to be a filmmaker and that I need to pay attention to my voice and what I want to say. It was good to learn the 3 act structure and a classical style of making a film (and experience some of the misogynistic attitudes prevalent in the film industry). I also had some of the best times of my life. The people ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worth it and I learned a lot about myself as an American in a foreign country."
Christina H Wellesley College
"I felt like classes were not very rigorous compared to my home institution, and I missed that a bit. However, I definitely learned interesting things in my abroad classes. "
A student Wellesley College
"I increased my spanish speaking skills and was fully immersed in the Spanish culture. "
Geralle P Wellesley College
"Yes it was great, I loved France "
Julia H Wellesley College
"-exposed to subtle differences in language and culture -insight into a different education system and structure -came away with a different social experience"
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish "
A student Wellesley College
"I learn to appreciate other cultures and mine too. I was able to learn how cultures are different. It was worthwhile because I learned a lot of things. I was also able to analyze how race, social income, and other social factors are in other countries."
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