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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 improved my Spanish speaking skills dramatically and made life long friends. You really learn how to live independently and get things done by yourself. I learned so much about myself and others that it was definitely worthwhile! "
tiffunknee Wellesley College
"I matured, learned how to handle myself independently in a place completely out of my comfort zone, and navigate and troubleshoot situations that I never faced before. I definitely feel prepared to tackle many more adventures and challenges in my future. "
Jaylan E Wellesley College
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A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile! The academic side was amazing. I loved the tutorial system. I learned so much and developed great relationships with my tutors. I also made amazing friends that I will keep in touch with. "
A student Wellesley College
"I became a much more resilient and patient person because of my time abroad, and I had an amazing group with me, with whom I bonded incredibly. Much of our bonding occurred because we were quite unhappy with how our program was being run and were put in many uncomfortable/slightly rude/offensive social situations because of our ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile. "
Lucy Z Wellesley College
"From my experience abroad, I learned how to live in a different country and culture, as well as how to learn and study in a new academic environment. I discovered what I like and dislike about academics, which has helped me narrow down what I hope to do in the future. I also made some very close friends, who I will continue to s..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile I learned so much-- not just for the language and the culture, but about independence and the like."
emily.rothkin Wellesley College
"Most definitely worthwhile. Probably the best experience of my life. I learned so much about the Scottish culture and about other cultures through my friends from other European countries. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learn a new way of living and gained a better understanding of what people value. I realized that I take many things for granted but developed a new appreciation for those things. I was able to explore new territories and create lasting friendships. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was *definitely* worthwhile, and I do hope to be able to go back for graduate study. Among the things I gained from my year at St. Anne's is probably the experiential realisation that learning is far more enjoyable when it is conducted within an academic system that stresses in-depth, consistent work as well as in-depth discu..."
A student Wellesley College
"Living abroad really taught me how to be independent and gave me a lot of life experiences that I didn't have for whatever reason at my life back in the States. Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. "
Katherine J Wellesley College
"My semester abroad was definitely my best semester so far! My Spanish improved so much, and now I feel much more confident in my speaking ability, which was something I was shaky on before. I think planning trips around Europe for myself and my friends really taught me a lot about myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be a better independent learner, how to seek out growing experiences, and how to navigate a very different social culture. Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned many things inside and outside the classroom. I traveled a ton, a met experts in a variety of fields and gained lifelong friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained new insights into other cultures, became comfortable with travelling on my own, and made lifelong friends."
Gaufreliege Wellesley College
"Study abroad is as much about the in class experiences as it is about what you do outside the classrooms. Study abroad gave me a more confident voice. I learned what I liked and did not like and how to go after the things I wanted. I learned it's okay to change your path in life. I met people from many places and that you meet y..."
Marcia F Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself, and I learned a lot about the rest of the world. I didn't realize there would be so many international students form all over the world. I barely spent any time with Americans."
Tali M Wellesley College
"My experiences abroad cannot be sufficiently summarized in just a few paragraphs, but I'll do my best to share the highlights. Edinburgh is such a unique place and is at a pivotal moment politically (with the September 18th Scottish independence referendum coming up). As an American abroad in the UK, I thoroughly enjoyed my time..."
Leigh P Wellesley College
"I improved my spanish skills, and fell in love with Argentina. "
Nicole B Wellesley College
"My study abroad was about self-discovery and cultural exposure. Though I was very disappointed by the academics at HKU, I knew going in that it would be very different from my liberal arts education. At a certain point, I decided that academics would not be the focus of my study abroad and instead concentrated on meeting people ..."
nari.savanorkejoyce Wellesley College
"The tutorial system, though difficult, encouraged me to learn so much. Many of the topics I chose were very specific topics that a smaller university may not have offered, so being able to be tutored from tutors all over Oxford University was great."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely explored London a lot!"
Yu Z Wellesley College
"I had a lot more time to myself, and lots more free time than at home, which helped me to grow a lot; I became more confident, adventurous and self-sufficient. I made a few really wonderful friends. I fell in love with travel and want to go everywhere!"
definitiveleigh Wellesley College
"Budapest is so liveable and interesting, and I learned so much about Hungary - the history, culture, politics. Hungary is rarely discussed in world politics and its history is little known (to Americans anyway), which is too bad since it's so checkered and absolutely fascinating, particularly its role in the Soviet bloc. It's al..."
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