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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.
"UCL is ideal location-wise for London - choose UCL if your goal is to explore London. The professors are hit or miss, as are the classes... I was bummed that my Political Science classes consisted of only Americans. Also, I took fantastic art history and history courses at UCL that involved field trips to London museums - these ..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was SO worthwhile. While the academics were intense and intriguing, they were far surpassed by the leadership training and self awareness I gained by working with a crew on a ship. I learned how to be critical of my own actions in a close community setting, I learned how to command and be commanded by my peers, and how to b..."
ellen.bechtel Wellesley College
"I gained practical theater/acting tools not offered at Wellesley that will help me in my future work."
Katherine S Wellesley College
"My Spanish skills improved tremendously and I saw/did so many new things. It was incredibly worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile since it was something different. I learned a lot about the world and other people while going abroad, though it wasn't the lifechanging experience it is for some people. I think I would have tried to be more cognizant of my spending habits and also travel more (a paradox, I know)."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the French culture and people. What Aix lacked in its academics it more than made up for in the quality of life and the joie de vivre of the people. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new level of self-sufficiency living alone in a major city by myself. Studying at a conservatory helped me grow as a performer while the many adventures I enjoyed have left me changed as a person. Absolutely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. My language skills increased dramatically and I met a number of wonderful people/saw all the wonderful things London has to offer. All in all, I was highly pleased with my abroad experience and would certainly elect to do it all over again if I had the chance."
Anne H Wellesley College
"It made me a better happier person. You should travel a lot around the rest of Europe! "
Claire I M Wellesley College
"It was interesting to experience and learn about the unique Hong Kong culture. But I felt like I was wasting my time in classes because they were nothing compared to the college courses in the US"
A student Wellesley College
"Language skills, knowledge of French law and international relations, and the wonderful feeling of feeling like more than a tourist."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to slow down and really enjoy life."
liana.goehring Wellesley College
"I gained a greater knowledge of Arabic, as well as a greater knowledge of the region and Jordanian culture. I am so glad I went, and I only regret not going out and exploring even more. "
A student Wellesley College
"I participated in an entirely different manner of academic study while at CMRS, which would be the same for any program which introduces American students to the Oxford or Cambridge tutorial style of learning, but I was able to do so while at the same time receiving all the support such a transition called for and then some. I s..."
A student Wellesley College
"I would say that the world is a lot bigger than the Wellesley bubble. Although I knew that, it was an eye-opener when I actually went abroad and met different, amazing people. This gives you a chance to learn outside the classroom from people with different backgrounds, passions, and interests. You also learn a lot about yoursel..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the importance of living in the present and being culturally conscious "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent, budget effectively, travel, and what a large university was like. I enjoyed my experience and feel that I grew a lot and learned about myself."
A student Wellesley College
"It allowed me to put a lot of things into perspective. It was definitely worthwhile as I learned a lot about myself and others."
A student Wellesley College
"Every second of my time abroad was a learning experience, and most of my learning occurred outside of classrooms and lecture halls. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned about Spanish culture/history. It was nice to spend an extended period of time in a place that's not the most touristy place in Spain. Cordoba has a long and interesting history, and you can see it in its infrastructure. It was worthwhile."
maanika Wellesley College
"I was forced to be a lot more independent than Wellesley ever made me be and I got to experience one of the best cities in the world."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself intellectually and living in a foreign country. I think my experience was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Language Skills, travel competency, a time for self-discovery."
A student Wellesley College
"Language acquisition. "
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. Living in a foreign country was absolutely wonderful for learning about a new culture first-hand. Even if it may seem cliche, it honestly was able to offer me a new perspective on life and the world. Living in a different country and culture and being surrounded by a different lang..."
Cecilia A C Wellesley College
