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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 my first time ever traveling outside of the United States. I gained the experience of living within another country and learning how Japanese people live everyday life I was able to go beyond the textbook and use Japanese in a real setting, rather than a fabiricated classroom experience. By interacting with Japanese peopl..."
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"Absolutely, I gained so many experiences, I traveled alone and with friends, I gained confidence and friends, and knowledge of the world. "
Amber B Wellesley College
"I think I gained a new perspective in looking at the world, especially due to study tours and field studies that allows one to think in academic mind sets even in what would be considered a 'fun' experience, or just going on trips with people who have similar academic interest and knowledge really made me happy because I could s..."
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"I think the cultural exposure was the most important part."
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"Language was the biggest thing. Host family is amazing to live with. Travel opportunities wonderful!"
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"It was incredibly worthwhile. Berlin is amazing."
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"Yes. I gained an independence and self-confidence in being able to learn a foreign language and navigate a different culture. I also made an effort to travel and went to a few places by myself (I spent Semana Santa hiking the Camino de Santiago in Galicia), which was incredibly worthwhile and completely recommended. Traveling al..."
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"I learned so much about this country, it's people, and it's landscape. I challenged myself in ways I never had the chance to before and it was absolutely worth it. I wouldn't have changed anything about my trip. I am so glad I tried new things and met so many amazing people, American and local. The people and the adventures ..."
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"Definitely worthwhile! Took a break from Wellesley stress, made new friends, improved my French."
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"I gained significant language experience, as well as very worthwhile travel skills that improved my confidence."
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"The experience was nice because on either side of tel aviv I traveled in North Africa, the Middle East and Europe. If i had solely done tel aviv I would not have enjoyed it as much"
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"I learned a lot about Spanish culture, politics, etc. I was able to practice my Spanish daily. I was able to make new friends from Spain and other European countries. "
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"The whole experience was great- my language skills improved and I got to immerse myself in Russian culture. It was absolutely worthwhile, and while it wouldn't have been possible academically, I would have liked to do a full year of study in SPB. "
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"It was absolutely worthwhile! I not only learned about French culture and customs, I also learned so much about myself and grew as a person in so many ways."
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"I learned a lot about living independently, and I also learned a lot about international life - both living abroad, and making international friends. It was most definitely worthwhile! I absolutely loved it."
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"The experience itself was a dream come true! I learned about myself and how I can further become a global citizen. It was worth every penny!!!"
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"The experience was worthwhile but if I had to do it again, I would only go for a semester, not the year. "
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"What did I not learn? Honestly I couldn't be a stronger advocate for study abroad. DO IT. Really. Just go!"
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"Lots of independence and travel experience "
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"Incredibly worthwhile, I gained the drive to return to my senior year refreshed and invigorated with more drive. I also made friends and had a truly ridiculous amount of fun. "
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"I love Denmark. The thought processes and styles of living are deceivingly different. You'd think that the cultures are similar but actually they have such fundamental differences that I learned a TON "
Magdelaine D Wellesley College
"I was able to experience many different cultures all in one place."
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"I reaffirmed my love for Germany, and discovered my love of Berlin!"
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"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. My ability to adapt, make new friends, navigate a foreign country, use public transportation, buy groceries and prepare meals. Book hotels/flights and travel independently. I was so surprised that I had the competencies to do all of these activities. I had no idea that I could liv..."
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