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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 gained significant oral language skills, although I find my grammar to be a little lacking. Because I stayed a full year, I've practically fulfilled all the requirements for a secondary Italian major, so I'll be adding that to my first and thereby becoming a double major."
Katherine N Wellesley College
"Absolutely a worthwile education. Maritime politics and environmental impacts mirror that of the world, and the interdisciplinary approach connected all of the dots. I have also made lifelong friends, and great contacts for a career. "
Grace M Wellesley College
"It was the best experience I could have wished for. I would never give up any of it. I do wish that I had met more actually scottish people though I met amazing American students while abroad who I am planning on seeing back in the States."
Brianna M Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I had the most fun year I've ever experienced while in Cordoba, while also greatly improving my Spanish, meeting some amazing Spanish/American/French/English/Belgian friends, learning a ton about Spanish and Cordobesian culture, and getting a chance to exercise a more out-going, daring side of myself rather than the ..."
Claire S Wellesley College
"Yes, absolutely worthwhile. I made amazing friends and had once in a lifetime experiences. "
Caitlin Z Wellesley College
"I could see myself moving here after college, that should say a lot."
Gabriela L Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I love the independence I gained by being abroad for nine months, and it made me much more confident about living entirely on my own. I also feel really lucky to have had access to so many cultural and arts activities, and for all the traveling I got to do."
Megan G Wellesley College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I got to completely immerse myself into another culture and it really opened my eyes. Even though its very different than the states, I ended up loving the Spanish way of life and miss it already. I learned that only once you step outside your comfort zone can you really experience growth. "
Madeline B Wellesley College
"My experience at SNU was definitely a worthwhile one. I learned a lot, not only from the classroom but also from SNU students, professors, and many others I met in around Seoul. Studying at SNU changed some perceptions I had about Korea, while enabling me thnk about my cultural identity as well. Rigorous academic setting also ch..."
So Hyun P Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I accomplished all my goals."
Kiley W Wellesley College
"Yes!!!! I learned so much about myself during this year abroad, from my personal learning style to how I actually do like vegetables if they are fresh and locally grown! I also learned so much about French culture and way of life, and I have really learned to slow down and enjoy what I am doing each day. I was also able to remov..."
April Y Wellesley College
"YES!"
Samantha S Wellesley College
"I gained so much from the program. Great improvement in French, experience traveling alone, experience in practical things like living on my own, etc. I think I am now much more independent."
Eleanor F Wellesley College
"Everything we do is connected to the sea in some way. But most importantly, we do have the power to make a difference, whether it's in a concentrated ecosystem or some portion of the ocean or even in our daily lives. I didn't really know what I wanted to do before I did the program once I graduated from college. Now I know I wan..."
Kristin A Wellesley College
"Got savvier with money and learned how to travel really well."
A student Wellesley College
"I have no regrets from my semester at all; it was one of the most fun and incredible five months of my life. I visited over 10 countries and met people who hopefully I will keep in contact with for a very long time. My perspective on my academic interests and personal goals also changed. I have already traveled widely before thi..."
Samantha C Wellesley College
"I wish I could have stayed for the whole year. I now have a new perspective on the world outside of Wellesley and I will take my experiences with me for the rest of my life. This trip has inspired me to consider graduate school and/or living in the UK after graduation."
Nina B Wellesley College
"Yes, absolutely. I learned a lot about myself and changed a lot in a very healthy way. I learned the importance of slowing down, of appreciating the small things in life, and of accepting cultural differences. "
Emilie F Wellesley College
"I became the person I've been wanting to be. It provided me the space to do so."
Jo T Wellesley College
"Yes. I learned a lot academically and personally through this experience. I also made wonderful friendships that I think will last a long time. I was glad that I took the chance and put myself out there to experience it. "
Esther I Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. It improved my language skills greatly, it increased my cultural understanding of the country whose language and literature I am studying, it focused my academic and career goals, and was generally one of the most challenging and interesting years of my life. "
Anne Christine B Wellesley College
"Yes! I did not realize how much I would enjoy myself here. Academically, I am a better and more confident writer, analyzer, and speaker. Socially, the need to interact with unfamiliar people has enabled me to become more engaging in conversation and more aware of the many different types of people in the world. Above all, I ..."
Natasha R Wellesley College
"Incredibly worthwhile. Made me think more critically about my identity, why I am the way I am. Pushed my notions about Judaism, religion, society. Learned a lot about living with people, myself. "
Susan S Wellesley College
"In short, I learned more about myself and my love for independence and exploration. I spent a good deal of time exploring on my own. I was also thrilled to study in a place so naturally beautiful. I have a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature."
Cristina L Wellesley College
"Yes, learned a ton and was able to take a much needed break from college. "
Tessa G Wellesley College
