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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 saw how different people around the world. I saw my privileges and disadvantages on the world stage. Most importantly, I got to go to 3 different continents!"
Ailani F Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was worthwhile as I had a fun time, learned about Scottish culture, and got to experience different university cultures."
Kylan Y Wellesley College
"How to appreciate another culture, and to be fully immersed. A semester that I will remember forever "
A student Wellesley College
"I experienced what it was like to independent in a new city whiel also exploring with new friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was also an amazing learning experience for someone like me who is looking into get involved in organizations/non-profits related to migration. It helped me gain a better understanding of migration policy both in the U.S and Mexico. But personally, it also helped me learn how to adapt and navigate a new environment. "
A student Wellesley College
"Through my very worthwhile experience studying abroad at KAIST, I gained the independence I would not have found back home in Boston. Being on my own in a foreign country allowed me to find my way through matters that my livelihood depended on, such as getting around via public transportation and opening a Korean bank account. S..."
A student Wellesley College
"got to experience Korean culture and become familiar with Seoul"
A student Wellesley College
"Improved my Spanish skills a lot, learn about other cultures. It was incredibly worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I think my perspective about other subjects changed. It was very worthwhile. Additionally, just the other people I met changed my ideas about friendship and other values."
Rachel C Wellesley College
"I do feel like I improved my philosophical thinking, reading, and writing abilities. However, I am not sure this was worth my general lackluster experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about navigating transportation, problem-solving and planning (academically, financially, and travel-wise), and gained friends and experience travelling internationally. "
A student Wellesley College
"My semester at Cambridge pushed me to live more independently and improved my critical writing abilities. While it was not perfect, it was a rewarding and worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and tried things I never would have done in the U.S. I don't regret going at all!!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained some lovely friends and got to see the world!!! Unfortunately, I can say I had a bad experience with PRESHCO but loved everything I got to see and experience. "
Maya E Wellesley College
"My French improved a lot, I took classes in subjects I had not studied before and learned a lot from them, I learned a lot about myself and how I learn best, what kinds of environments I thrive in, and which kinds of environments or relationships exacerbate my anxiety. I feel that I became a lot more independent and grew as a pe..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about greek culture and the EU. I got to practice living on my own and cooking for myself."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to manage the stress of being by myself in an unfamiliar environment. It was absolutely worth while. While I didn't learn much in the classroom, I learned so much history and culture from being out in Paris and traveling in Europe"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to analyze more effectively, think more critically, and validated the importance of organizing with hope. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, studying abroad at Oxford was an incredible experience! It was so worth it -- I met so many amazing people and made many friends (both American and British). I was exposed to a lot of different cultures and different way of approaching education and work which opened my mind up. "
Monica X Wellesley College
"I was able to improve my writing skills greatly which I would not be able to do in the same manner at my home institution,"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about what I would be interested in career wise because I had more free time to think. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I gained more independence and confidence. I also learned a lot about Spanish culture. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile because I gained a new perspective on political theories and the way we look at international relations, and I also gained a sense of fulfillment from learning about another culture and getting the true abroad experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Definately worthwhile because it showed me that I wouldn't like to do grad school in a similarly structured univercity."
A student Wellesley College
