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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.
"Yes! I miss it every day and look forward to living in Spain again. "
Nichole F Wellesley College
"Absolutely "
Anne W Wellesley College
"My decision to study abroad was the best decision I have ever made. As trite as it sounds, it really opened up my world in a way that you can't get just from traveling. I lived in Berlin and now consider it a second home. "
Julia B Wellesley College
"I gained confidence in my ability to be self-sufficient, navigate foreign places and travel on my own. I was reminded of the things I take for granted. I had the time of my life and will always cherish my time abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile because I got to meet many people, develop my language skills and enjoy a different culture"
Juliana J Wellesley College
"My study abroad experience was amazing. I got to meet tons of people from all over the world. I also had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Edinburgh. My favorite part about studying at University of Edinburgh is that I had free weekends to travel all around Europe. "
Lucy S Wellesley College
"study abroad is a great experience, regardless of what program you go with. at the end of the day it is what you make out of it!"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. "
Samantha N Wellesley College
"Learned about the differences between the US and the UK"
Isabella L Wellesley College
"It was wonderful. I became fluent in my foreign language, I saw interesting things and met interesting things and fully ENJOYED life. "
Leah H Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the Spanish culture, improved my Spanish and now I can officially say that I speak three languages. It just feel so great walking down the small narrow street in Madrid and enjoy the city life!"
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was probably the best experience of my entire life. I met some of the most interesting people I have ever met, and saw things and places that I will never see anywhere else in the world. Cape Town is the most beautiful city I have ever been to. I hope to go back as soon as possible."
Sonrisa C Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was incredibly worthwhile, and has inspired me to want to live abroad in the coming years. I learned so much just from being on my own in a foreign city. I gained a lot of insight from being in the middle of the city and getting to experience all of the culture. "
Leigh N Wellesley College
"I learned that I can go into a city where I knew no one, find my way around, and learn to love a city I knew nothing about. I found groups of friends and was willing to take advantage of opportunities. I learned to take risks and be vulnerable. "
A student Wellesley College
"Life skills, new ways of thinking about design, lifelong friends, and a bit of Danish!"
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile; showed me where I want to apply to grad school."
t m Wellesley College
"I learned that I should have gone with at least one friend that I was familiar and comfortable with. Since I was the only non-Middlebury student in the program, it was very difficult for me to make friends. This was the only negative part of my experience, and I just had so much fun and learned all my Spanish back. I tasted food..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was more than worthwhile. And, because my closest friends happened to also be natives, I left Italy with an impressive knowledge and understanding of the language after arriving in Italy unsure and unconfident in my language skills."
Talia C Wellesley College
"I gained independence, self-confidence, and language skills, and made connections with many people from other cultures."
A student Wellesley College
"I've honed my self-motivation skills and I've become more independent. I'm more confident in my abilities as a student and as an adult."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, undoubtedly the best experience and decision of my life. The memories I have have shaped me indelibly. "
Yoolim K Wellesley College
"Yes! Travelling was a dream! I really learned about living with other people, too. Having a roommate in your own apartment and living in your own apartment is really not the same as a dorm. I think I really learned the responsibilities of real life. Culturally, travelling really opened my world, and I loved it!"
Heather L Wellesley College
"Yes, definitely learned tons and gained new perspectives. 100% worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. "
Rebecca T Wellesley College
"It was incredibly worthwhile and I miss it every single day. Being able to adapt to a different culture with a different language in an unknown place AND with new people. This experience gave me so much confidence in myself and adjustment capabilities that I would never have known about had I not had this experience. It was an i..."
Emily L Wellesley College
