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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 Parliamentary systems and UK and Europe in general. "
A student Wellesley College
"i learned a lot about myself and grew up a lot"
Divya S Wellesley College
"it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I made really good friends that I still stay in contact with. It was very worthwhile. I would recommend to all my friends."
A student Wellesley College
"How to travel alone and be more responsible and independent and rely on myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can handle scary situations on my own. I handled health issues, being stalked and harassed, meeting people in a foreign language, international travel, etc. I'm really proud of myself and it was definitely worthwhile. Study abroad for me wasn't about having the most fun time, it was about gaining life experien..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be much more self-sufficient, and I learned more about British culture, and the international culture and lifestyle of London. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about different cultures, food, and countries. That was worthwhile."
Kai J Wellesley College
"Being abroad is like taking a semester off from Wellesley. VERY WORTHWHILE. Still had to work but no busy work so just studying on your own. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to live as an American in a new country by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about being on my own and taking care of myself, and had a great time traveling and meeting new people. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because I met people I would never have met at Wellesley"
Eleonora S Wellesley College
"I definitely gained a greater independence. I now feel completely comfortable traveling on my own and trusting my instincts when it comes to foreign places. I have had to navigate certain situations that I feel have equipped me for the real world in many ways. "
A student Wellesley College
"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..."
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