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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.
"Very worthwhile. I learned important life skills for post-graduation life and I immersed myself in a very different, special culture that made me feel uncomfortable and alien at first but then I grew to love and appreciate. I also got to travel to 4 other cities in 4 different countries which provided so much global experience a..."
Gabrielle J V Wellesley College
"I gained a new perspective on the world, and I cultivated a passion for travel. This program enabled me to meet Danes and students from other schools around the US. I was able to learn about the Danish culture and reflect on what my culture means to me as a Polish-American. I have now had a taste of what it is like to live in Eu..."
Caroline B Wellesley College
"I learned how to rely on myself in a new situation, as well as how to reach out and integrate myself into a new college community."
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"I learned so much about Central Asian history, culture, languages, and customs while living in Kyrgyzstan. Anyone interested in learning a Turkic language, understanding the complexities of the Soviet Union, practicing Russian, or living a nomadic life should definitely consider studying abroad with this program. It was definite..."
A student Wellesley College
"A lot of scientific writing skills, South African history and culture, living with a large group. Definitely worth while."
A student Wellesley College
"My French improved immensely, I learned and incredible amount about French culture and "la France", I became more independent, and I got to live in Europe for 6 months. It was totally worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"Iintercultural communication, planning and management of time and money"
Anni K Wellesley College
"I learned the value of speaking a language, both in improving my own ability to communicate and in my ability to blend more into the culture and fabric of a community. "
A student Wellesley College
"Improved my French skills, met lots of cool people, learned a ton, traveled a ton, had a great time"
anne.corbett.16 Wellesley College
"I made so many new friends I would've never made around Europe if I stayed home. I loved exploring the foods and cultures of all these European places I"ve only read about on the Internet. It was truly the best experience of my life!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Roman archaeology and civilization. This program gave me a wonderful foundation to learn about Classics in general."
A student Wellesley College
"My confidence in my writing and my writing and researching skills improved vastly. I also learnt how to accommodate living in a space with a few dozen other students and gained confidence in putting myself outside my comfort zone to really enjoy my time abroad"
Brianna H Wellesley College
"Best five months of my life! During my semester abroad, I became more independent, learned about Scottish culture, and made incredible friends that I'm sure I'll keep for the rest of my life. I fell in love with Scotland and the city of Edinburgh. I also loved traveling around Europe during breaks from school. Still, I was un..."
Allison L Wellesley College
"Studying abroad in Dunedin was definitely worthwhile! I was given the opportunity to explore and have fun without the typical stress of a college student schedule. On several occasions I was given the opportunity to put school aside and play for a week at a time. I grew in ways and learned new things that I typically wouldn't be..."
A student Wellesley College
"I would do it over and over again, I LOVE SCOTLAND, and I loved the long breaks which allowed me to travel. "
Callan R Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Marine Biology and myself. I grew into a stronger scientist and person. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Ellice P Wellesley College
"aside from all the fun I had while in Amsterdam, my experience living there taught me I can adapt to different cultures easily and live independently"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more knowledge about Greek foods, as well as some of the traditions. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! My experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned so much about the language and culture of Italy. I particularly learned a lot about art history, as I go to to visit many museums and historic sites."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about the Chinese language and culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I felt a higher level of confidence not only in my language ability but also in my own independence. It was a great opportunity to be a part of another culture's university system and experience life for a year outside of the U.S. Every moment was amazing."
Sheridan M Wellesley College
"A lot about design and the studio architecture environment. I also learned a lot about Paris and its history "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I got to know a lot of really great people from all over the world. I did some magnificent hiking, and had a great time! Saw tons of penguins, seals, and sea lions. I also got my first taste of traveling solo, and found it an enjoyable and empowering experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to learn how to live on my own and deal with paying rent, signing leases, and planning trips. While these are extremely valuable skills I wish had had more time to enjoy the experience and not worry so much about money while I was there. "
A student Wellesley College
"My favorite part was traveling. I would choose a different program if I could do it all over again just so I could improve on my French or Spanish, but this is just a matter of personal goals / preference. Living in London was super fun as well. "
Seowoo L Wellesley College
