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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 definitely learned a lot about how people live in different countries (e.g. food, culture, habits, healthcare systems etc.). I also got to see a lot: I especially liked seeing the art, architecture, and landscapes of different countries. I also gained a lot of experience with planning when I organized travel plans. I also got ..."
A student Wellesley College
"My favourite part about studying abroad were the different perspectives I got access to. I was able to speak with many Russians, and see how they live their lives and what they think about the world--I think it has made me a more open person!"
Sydney Hopper Wellesley College
"I went outside my comfort zone, and now my comfort zone is larger. I learned how to be grateful while others complained, and things don't have to be perfect to be invaluable. It was important for me to enjoy Germany, and I was happy to soak in their cultural quirks. In the face of adversities, I gained independence and resilienc..."
A student Wellesley College
"The most valuable aspect of studying abroad in London was learning to live independently. Budgeting, cooking, and time managing are some of the skills I developed during the semester. I would say I now feel more comfortable living on my own, adjusting to an urban setting, and balancing my time --the experience was definitely wor..."
A student Wellesley College
"I think a clarity and confidence about myself and my goals as well as a firmer perspective on the many different women of color navigate social spaces both here and abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned what it means to be a global citizen and it was more than worth it. "
Morinade Stevenson Wellesley College
"I certainly learned how to live practically and how to deal with disaster. For some unknown reason nothing at all ran smoothly or well. Whenever (by which I mean nearly every single time) I had important, specific, or simple tasks to complete, I was met with innumerable road blocks. For instance, I was not registered in classes ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a better understanding of life in Jordan an acquired sharper language skills. The only way to truly learn a language is to be immersed and to be forced to utilize it in class and in everyday life. For this reason, CET is a very worthwhile program. "
A student Wellesley College
"What it's like studying under the Oxford education system"
A student Wellesley College
"How to learn independently and absorb other cultures."
Kelechi Alfred-Igbokwe Wellesley College
"It was a valuable experience to study abroad and meet different people. I enjoyed the balance of academics and free time."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to study more independently without assistance and learned how to cook. "
A student Wellesley College
"By being exposed to people who don't think so similarly to me, I was challenged to question myself every day: Is there a better career path for me that I haven't considered because it's not popular in the US? Is there a better way to do higher education? Is there a more interesting thing to study for me that isn't offered in the..."
A student Wellesley College
"I had already been to China multiple times, so I didn't really experience the culture shock or feel like I was in "a new world" or anything like that. It was a more interesting and worthwhile experience in terms of personal independence living abroad than cultural immersion/exchange."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of independence, figuring things out for myself without friends around. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and the world's great diversity and gained a global understanding and increased self-confidence. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to relax and separate my social life from my academic life. By traveling on the weekends, I learned how to be more independent. It was 100% worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I could really get around by myself. I also learned that relying on others does not mean you are incompetent. Sometimes you need a little help."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of friends. I improved so much Italian language wise. I experienced so much and gained so many great memories. This program was EXTREMELY worthwhile! "
Cassandra Cronin Wellesley College
"I am still glad I went abroad because I had some invaluable life experiences and got to do a lot of travelling. I think that in concept, this program is a great opportunity for pre-medical students, but the university accommodation needs to be fundamentally changed. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to enjoy university."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel as though my language comprehension improved dramatically during my time abroad. It was 100% worthwhile and I would do it all over again if I could. "
A student Wellesley College
"I did improve my Japanese. I learned it is very hard to meet local Japanese people. I also went out to experience Japanese food, sights, and different places, and also visited many contemporary art museums. I'm not sure it was worth my time because I was expecting to learn a lot from the Middlebury courses but I did not. I also ..."
Layla M Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile. I gained further language skills and exposure to more of the world than I'd seen before, as well as the experience of living and cooking alone. Plus, exposure to students from other colleges alone was remarkable - Wellesley can often feel like a bubble."
A student Wellesley College
"I'm so happy to have had the chance to go abroad and finally put my language skills to the test!"
A student Wellesley College
