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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 love to travel, I am extremely capable when completely on my own and work well when completely independent."
A student Wellesley College
"I would say that my experience was worthwhile; there is nothing I can imagine trading it for. My perspective on myself and on people and on life has changed, in ways that I cannot voice and that I do not yet know the effect of. I just know that I am grateful, and Dakar will always have a special place in my heart. "
A student Wellesley College
"I broadened my horizons and opened my mind so much."
Emily O Wellesley College
"I gained an experience in independent living and got the chance to explore London and other European cities/countries on my own terms. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would recommend this experience to people interested in getting a more independent experience not dictated by a program or their home university."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the complex history and culture of Vietnam, and the struggles of a country going through rapid transition."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to live on my own in a big city. Definitely worthwhile, made great friends, got to know a new culture. Budapest is great. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my independence. I would without a doubt say that my abroad experience was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to put myself in an uncomfortable environment and how to make myself uncomfortable. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Overall, I think it was definitely a worthwhile experience. London is a fantastic city for college students. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of language skills, which was my primary reason for going abroad, and I made a lot of friends who are interested in the same kinds of things as I am that I will definitely keep in touch with. "
A student Wellesley College
"Internship experience, new friends, got a chance to practice a foreign language, visited amazing places. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I am still too close to it to suss out what I learned, but I am certain it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Attending UCL allowed me the opportunity to experience higher education in a very different context -- large school, urban setting, and different country. I learned from leading experts in my fields of interest and had the opportunity to conduct research with graduate students. I also learned about budgeting, time management, pr..."
Kily W Wellesley College
"A learned much about British culture; I was able to travel around the UK; I learned a lot about living independently"
A student Wellesley College
"I really really really loved London it was such a great city filled with amazing people and things to do. I did not really like my experience at UCL, I wish I had chosen a different university. The classes were a bit too heavy/boring in my department and a lot of classes at too many American study abroad students. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I do indeed like classical studies! Be warned: this is not for the student who wants to see modern Italy and who only has a passing interest in classics. This is like classics boot camp. Some days you will be out for 8-10 hours, climbing over rocks and taking notes in the pouring rain. That said, I'd do it again i..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile - I learnt to take things as they come "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to adapt to a new environment and a new way of learning. "
Abby E Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed the program. Freiburg is a great place. You will learn so much about German culture - it's a great immersion experience. Although in order to enhance your German, you must take the personal initiative and practice with locals. Classes were not difficult, but the course material was very interesting. Traveli..."
A student Wellesley College
"I think I gained a lot of maturity while I was abroad. I really got a chance to explore myself away from the pressures of my parents and him university and really began to grow into the person I would like to become later on in my life."
Nicole D 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
"I learned a lot about French literature and authors that I enjoy reading. This experience was worthwhile but I did not get as much appreciation for the French culture out of it as I had expected."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can travel alone. That being in a space where I do not know the language is difficult and beautiful at the same time. That friends can be found in wonderful spaces. Money is well spent on a good time and that being away from Wellesley was exactly what I needed in order to make it through. It was completely worth..."
A student Wellesley College
"I can speak Arabic now, and I could not at all at the beginning. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"YES. I have learned more about myself, about integrating myself into other cultures, about Spanish, and about Chile than I could have imagined. So many opportunities for future projects have also opened up here. "
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