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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.
"How to be independent and understand another culture. Totally worth while"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile in that I learned a lot about myself and what I prefer. I learned to appreciate my home college a lot more, and I learned how to adapt to education systems that may not suit me very well."
A student Wellesley College
"I became much more comfortable with speaking Spanish and confident in my ability to live in another country. It was an incomparable opportunity to study Latin American Studies (my major) from a Latin American academic perspective, as well as try to integrate myself into a Latin American culture and experience it firsthand. I lov..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile, I learned so much about my subject and about myself as a person. I would gladly go back."
A student Wellesley College
"Different people do different things in different places, but we are all the same, really. What a phenomenal revelation!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to converse in Spanish, I learned how to take the time to enjoy my day more, and I learned how wonderful Spanish culture is."
Shruti T Wellesley College
"I was able to take courses, specific to Africa, that I would never have been able to as well as to go to school in a very cosmopolitan city with people from all over the world."
A student Wellesley College
"It was the best experience in my college life. I would do it over and over if I could. I learnt to step out of my small bubble and see the world in a bigger picture. "
Apoorva A Wellesley College
"What made my experience worthwhile was the ability to travel and interact with so many cultures and people. It's very easy to travel from London and while you take courses at UCL. I took flights to other countries during weekends and during the month-long Easter Break during the whole of April. After visiting so many places that..."
Xueying C Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because I learned that I am capable of living on my own and navigating a new city. I basically started all over and it was super fun."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile. It makes me consider going back there for career/further education."
A student Wellesley College
"I achieved all of my goals and learned and accomplished more than I expected. I was fully immersed in French language and culture which allowed me to achieve a level of proficiency that I feel is otherwise challenging to attain considering the limitations of classroom learning. I developed a greater familiarity with French syste..."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed my study abroad program because it was not only an academically challenging experience studying at one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, but also a unique opportunity to become a Parisian and fall in love with the French culture. I learned french only a few months before my program, and then decide..."
Savitri R Wellesley College
"Mostly, I gained wonderful experiences with new people and in terrific places. The travelling was by far the best part, aside from living in London. I had so much fun in London and on trips."
Evelyn T Wellesley College
"My first time leaving the states, Edinburgh was an incredible experience I will never forget. The proximity of Edinburgh to London also allowed easy travel."
A student Wellesley College
"My German improved greatly, I made wonderful friends, and I learned how to assimilate in a new culture."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent in a big city and how to adjust to a new environment. However, there was little integration into the local culture. "
Lily L Wellesley College
"Loved the academic intensity. Didn't always feel really integrated "
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I learned what it is like to cook for myself. I am now comfortable traveling alone. The easier academic schedule allowed me to spend a total of three months traveling through Europe where I met loads of amazing people. I loved my overall experience."
A student Wellesley College
"The classes were very interesting and I gained a new confidence in my French writing ability. "
A student Wellesley College
"I hadn't traveled before so I think it was really great to just be somewhere other than the U.S. and get to know the culture/political climate/way of life. I also was able to travel all over Europe for not very much money, which was awesome."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about cultural standards, specifically targeted toward German culture, but in my personal experience I encounter people from many different cultures because Berlin is an international city. It was worthwhile because through encountering others I learned a lot about myself and my behaviors. "
Lisa V R Wellesley College
"Wellesley is a bubble and it's good to see out of it."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be inspired by my surroundings, how to meet people with similar ideas and how to create no matter where I am. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained language skills, knowledge, and deep connections to a wonderful place. "
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