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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.
"It was worthwhile. I am still too close to it to suss out what I learned, but I am certain it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Internship experience, new friends, got a chance to practice a foreign language, visited amazing places. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of language skills, which was my primary reason for going abroad, and I made a lot of friends who are interested in the same kinds of things as I am that I will definitely keep in touch with. "
A student Wellesley College
"Overall, I think it was definitely a worthwhile experience. London is a fantastic city for college students. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to put myself in an uncomfortable environment and how to make myself uncomfortable. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my independence. I would without a doubt say that my abroad experience was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to live on my own in a big city. Definitely worthwhile, made great friends, got to know a new culture. Budapest is great. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the complex history and culture of Vietnam, and the struggles of a country going through rapid transition."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained an experience in independent living and got the chance to explore London and other European cities/countries on my own terms. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would recommend this experience to people interested in getting a more independent experience not dictated by a program or their home university."
A student Wellesley College
"I broadened my horizons and opened my mind so much."
Emily O Wellesley College
"I would say that my experience was worthwhile; there is nothing I can imagine trading it for. My perspective on myself and on people and on life has changed, in ways that I cannot voice and that I do not yet know the effect of. I just know that I am grateful, and Dakar will always have a special place in my heart. "
A student Wellesley College
"I love to travel, I am extremely capable when completely on my own and work well when completely independent."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I loved being in a program of all mathematicians, and realized that I want to go to grad school for math."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worth it! I was only supposed to stay a semester but I ended up staying the year."
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"I was able to take very interesting classes that gave me a good introduction to French society that was complemented with an internship that was relevant to my field of study. I made some really good friends, and was able to live in an environment which made me truly appreciate Paris. "
Pauline D Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I think that the fact that I knew so much about the culture before arriving made my experience all the more worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and the culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"Apart from the excellent courses, I learned a lot about myself, which I think is what made it worthwhile. My biggest challenge surprisingly was maintaining a social life, because I didn't meet anyone from my cultural or religious background who enjoyed doing the same things for leisure as me - I don't like to drink and party, wh..."
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"I was challenged in ways I wasn't otherwise at Wellesley: by language barriers, cultural barriers, travel logistics, safety concerns, social challenges, time zones, and scheduling. All of these challenges forced me to grow and mature much faster than I otherwise would during a semester at Wellesley."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and a lot about the cultural environment abroad "
A student Wellesley College
"Reflecting, there are no negative things that come to mind. Especially coming from Wellesley, I learned that there really is more to life than getting that grade or being in as many orgs as possible. It is absolutely worthwhile to get out into the world and experience new things. I learned to respect what I want out of life, and..."
Chesley H Wellesley College
"This experience was incredibly worthwhile! I learned about other cultures, my own culture, and German culture. Not all learning has to take place in an academic space, and my experience at Jacobs reaffirmed this. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Greek culture and archaeology during my time abroad, I was able to gain a better sense of local life in Greece because of our apartment location and because we had plenty of free time to explore the city and visit additional sites. "
Emily R Wellesley College
"Being immersed in a language and culture was incredible. I loved being able to constantly practice the language and be slightly outside of my comfort zone. "
A student Wellesley College
"New Zealand is very pretty. Traveling is expensive."
Island Dreams Wellesley College
"Words can't do it justice. As a student of religion and political science interested in Buddhist practice, this program was an excellent fit. Living in a monastery and keeping up with the program's schedule requires considerable discipline but it is entirely worth it. As a result of living and studying within the heart of a Bu..."
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