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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.
"Academically, I think I learned a lot because it was so independent and a lot of the readings were everyday-relevant. Many opportunities opened up for me while I studied at LSE that I don't think would have been available had I not studied abroad. Socially, it was a great opportunity to travel to countries like Italy, Switzer..."
Melissa C Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, I would do it again, but I would probably take Intensive Japanese and try harder to make Japanese friends. "
Sophie2 Wellesley College
"While I did not necessarily enjoy all of my time abroad, I learned an incredible amount about myself and others and was provided with opportunities that I may never have again."
Haley3 Wellesley College
"There's so much that I gained from my experience that I cannot write it all in a small box... However, I would do it a million times over. It was extremely worth while. "
Maria S Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I feel more independent and mature for having navigated a foreign country for 5 months. "
fiona.boyd Wellesley College
"My spanish improved drastically and my classes helped me to understand the importance of the european union in a global context and think about it on a scale similar to the political goals and challenges of the USA."
judee u Wellesley College
"I gained the realization that one does not always need to be told what to do to make the most of their time. I did not implement this as much as I wanted to, but I feel that the lack of consistent academic rigor could have allowed me to explore the subject matter in a more customized way. I gained the ability to make non-america..."
Monique Montoute Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my learning preferences. It was definitely worthwhile! "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can speak Spanish well enough to navigate in another country. I learned that confidence is key and you have to struggle to become better when speaking a new language. I learned that there truly are major differences in different cultures, but that they are essential to each culture and help make them what they a..."
A student Wellesley College
"I did not have much culture shock nor language problem, because I have visited London several times before. In terms of academics, all the courses I took were very challenging and interesting. "
Soohyun C Wellesley College
"Superb! I fell in love with the French culture and language. I miss it everyday and plan to live there for an extended period of time in the next 5 years. "
Hannah K Wellesley College
"I learned what it is like to be a foreigner and how to both cope with and assimilate into another culture. It helped make me more independent and willing to get outside my comfort zone. I met all kinds of people and saw beautiful places. Definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Japanese language skills/more cultural understanding, learning that I can function in a foreign country on my own. Yes, it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I am able to live independently. It was a fun experience as well, to be away from the stressful environment at Wellesley."
A student Wellesley College
"It definitely was... the most important thing for me on this trip was the gaining on self-confidence. Wellesley is a tough school: all the women are extremely smart and talented, and sometimes I feel like I am in an intellectual bubble. This program definitely popped that bubble for me and helped me really push myself in the f..."
Tyler B Wellesley College
"It's an amazing experience, I grew a lot as a person and realized how happy socialism can make people. This program is great because you travel a lot and you're exposed to many different Southeast Asian cultures, which you cannot get everywhere. "
Teresa L Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself on this adventure than anything. Completely alone in a new place, I learned more and more about my own ablities and the country from which my ancestors came. I also learned how to cook, which was fantastic. I also picked up a global view and was able to see American from the outside for the first t..."
Rhiannon M Wellesley College
"My Spanish "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about myself and was able to take the time to do non-academic things which felt very worthwhile to me."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to travel a ton, and speaking to local and international students gave me more of a global perspective on lots of things, such as economics and politics. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Elicia C Wellesley College
"My language improved. I learned about traveling alone and about visiting other cultures."
A student Wellesley College
"I met some great kids, tried something new, and got to develop my language skills. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. I improved my french skills and gained independence. "
Student R Wellesley College
"Absolutely. Everything is worthwhile. One should learn from everything, and I certainly learned from this."
Katherine F Wellesley College
