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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 learned a lot in my rigorous academic classes, I also learn a lot from getting to travel to other countries."
A student Wellesley College
"It was great to have a college experience different from my own. It emphasized the importance of stepping outside ones bubble. "
A student Wellesley College
"I'm definitely more independent in regards to solo travel and speaking Italian, I enjoyed the opportunity to experience a different culture/language/country!"
A student Wellesley College
"My classes were very relevant and thought-provoking. It was also really interesting to meet people from all over the world and hear different perspectives. "
A student Wellesley College
"There is so much to learn and explore outside of your home country. "
Dova K Wellesley College
"I gained a new cultural perspective while also continuing my studies - it was worthwhile! "
A student Wellesley College
"i learned so much about so many people, cultures, histories, and places."
Emily M Wellesley College
"My Japanese fluency improved greatly, I built friendships with many international and local students, traveled often, and saw/learned new things every day. It was incredibly worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I met wonderful people and experienced learning in different ways. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself and making new friends."
A student Wellesley College
"Love being abroad"
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worth going abroad "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to improve on budgeting but also just exploring the city and how much I love efficient public transportation"
A student Wellesley College
"Gained experience analyzing texts and writing very quickly! Improved time management as well."
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills definitely improved. "
A student Wellesley College
"I found it really worthwhile. I learned how to cook in my spare time. In academics, I developed my knowledge in subjects that I was interested in and my ability in critical thinking in tutorials. "
A student Wellesley College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile: I learned to become more self-reliant by living on my own, I was able to balance my academics while also experiencing my surroundings through exploring the city of London and other local townships, and I met a vast diversity of students, whether from the US, UK, or beyond!"
Meera B Wellesley College
"I was able to explore the world while finding love for my academic work. It was extremely worth it. "
A student Wellesley College
"I reconnected with childhood joys (drawing, walking, exploring nature, etc.) that had been previously abandoned due to lack of time. I embraced being bad at most things. I think I will continue to realize how I've grown for a long time. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to manage my money and study."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed my semester at Pembroke overall! I felt that the program offered a strong academic experience, while still leaving plenty of time to have fun. I had the opportunity to strengthen my academic skills (especially writing) through working with faculty one-on-one in supervisions. I also got to experience unique Cambr..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a strong sense of belonging and community, along with meaningful friendships that made the experience especially rewarding. Academically, the coursework was manageable, which allowed me to fully engage with campus life and build connections. The experience was absolutely worthwhile for the personal growth, confidence, a..."
Erin H Wellesley College
"Yes! I learned a lot about myself."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that there are so many ways to live. I learned about intricacies of this place that is so sensationalized in western media. My months in Bhutan helped me really feel the interconnectedness of people. Be the stupa!"
A student Wellesley College
"Gained many new friends, experienced different social culture, engaging classes"
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