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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 that Oxford is an atypical study abroad experience. If you want to travel to 10 different countries during the semester, then this probably isn't the place to be. However, if you want to integrate into a new community and embrace all of the resources available to you, then Oxford is the perfect university to attend. Ma..."
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"I hadn't traveled before so I think it was really great to just be somewhere other than the U.S. and get to know the culture/political climate/way of life. I also was able to travel all over Europe for not very much money, which was awesome."
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"I learned how to be uncomfortable. It‘s awkward to not be fluent in the language of a society. In addition to language, there‘re cultural differences too. "
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"It was worthwhile because of the language component, and the places I got to visit. It was interesting because I got a different perspective on environmental studies."
Julia W Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish skills significantly, learned about Chilean culture, and enjoyed the courses I took. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"I learned that I am more independent than I thought I would be. I also learned that I cannot live somewhere that is cold for the majority of the year. But, in the end it was worthwhile. I got to meet some amazing people. had some fun adventures, and got the chance to travel throughout Europe. "
Tiffany L Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I had no previous experience with Arabic, and was able to learn some basics. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! I made friends who I will be close to for the rest of my life. "
Bonner C Wellesley College
"I gained more confidence in myself and my Spanish ability. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new sense of confidence, a greater understanding of my position and privilege as a citizen of the US, and an appreciation for the abundance of resources that I have. I also gained an incredible group of friends that I know will be in my life for a very long time. It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about m..."
Fernanda C Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about health systems and research methods. "
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"I was able to improve my Spanish skills significantly (especially a stronger confidence to speak, writing speed, and comprehension ability) I also felt more of a confidence of existing in a city alone. Sounds weird, but Cordoba is a safe city and small city, so it feels nice and welcome to go to a cafe and drink tea alone."
Sabina Unni Wellesley College
"I learned what its like to live in the developing world and about development in the most experiential way. I also gained an understanding of how to do research in this field."
Talar K Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself while being abroad, through living with a host family, making new friends, and traveling. But I do not think that it necessarily impacted my future academic interests or plans. "
Mika E Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience! I learned a lot about myself and experienced more in one semester than I had hoped I would in my entire college career."
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"I learned a lot about living independently in an unfamiliar environment and I think I became more resilient and healthy. "
A student Wellesley College
"London itself was very stimulating and enjoyable. The program was just alright."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be self sufficient, explore countries where I didn't speak the language, and how to cook for myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to handle uncomfortable situations. For example, while I was traveling, I got lost in Vienna for two hours. I did not have cellular data (which unfortunately we rely so much on in this generation), so there were moments like that where I was forced to figure it out and navigate, and ask people for help when I was c..."
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"I learned a lot about Portugal, gained a lot of language skills by seeking out Portuguese communities (I joined a local rugby team), and became very comfortable living in a foreign city. It was worthwhile, but I wish the academic situation had been better."
Siena Harlin Wellesley College
"A focused experience that provides ample opportunities for professional development. Gained keener insights into the global landscape of international organizations and diplomacy."
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"I learned to look at things from an objective point of view"
Samantha C Wellesley College
"I gained much more travel experience; I was able to visit countries that I don't think I would otherwise ever get to see. I learned a lot more Spanish, and a lot more about Spanish culture as well. It's one thing to read about Spain and speak Spanish in class, it's another to experience it firsthand. "
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