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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.
"Adapting to a different university curriculum was very challenging and helped me grow as a writer and academic. I became more confidence in my independence and self. I reached out to organizations I wanted to be a part of based on my interests rather than career goals. I was on the LSE football team and strongly recommend joinin..."
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"It was so worthwhile! In addition to learning a lot about Scotland's culture and history I also became much more independent and self-reliant. "
Samantha Muller Wellesley College
"- Different schooling system, more independence, less rigorous but gets hard at the end - Great vibe, friendly General course body - Lovely city, can do so much: eat, drink, go out, party, walk around, go to museums, theatres... "
Aida El Kohen Wellesley College
"I became much more independent because I had to budget my expenses for the first time, cook all my own food, and commute by public transit. I developed confidence in my ability to achieve difficult things, such as traveling alone and writing 15 page academic papers in a language I only started learning 2 years prior. Experienc..."
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"I've learned to interact more with my tutors and to manage my work better. "
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"I have always had a passion for traveling, and this was the perfect opportunity for me to be based someplace really cool with a lot of things going on, but also the perfect gateway to the rest of Europe. I feel like I learned a lot about myself while I was there, and was given the time to do so. The Dutch's school system is diff..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth while. I gained fluency in a language that I had been studying and struggling to master for a long time."
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"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."
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"I really enjoyed my study abroad program because it was not only an academically challenging experience studying at one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, but also a unique opportunity to become a Parisian and fall in love with the French culture. I learned french only a few months before my program, and then decide..."
Savitri R Wellesley College
"Better level of French, worthwhile"
Julia P 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
"It was very worthwhile. "
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"I learned that I love to travel and meet new people and that I can do it, on my own or with friends. I learned not to be afraid to try something new or go somewhere new. You don't always need someone else with you to go out and do what you want."
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"I learned that sometimes you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable because sometimes that is when your most profound experiences occur."
Francesca Dong Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Spanish, and also a lot about myself. It was definitely worthwhile, even when it was difficult I was still learning a lot."
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"I learned to be independent. I learned how to deal with racism, subtle and blatant. I improved my Spanish comprehension. I learned how to navigate/explore a city."
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"I learned so much about South African history and society and it helped me reflect on my life as an African American living in the USA. It was worthwhile. "
Maria T Wellesley College
"I learned that you must take every chance to expose yourself to new environments, different people, and varying circumstances in order to broaden your understanding of the world."
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"I learned a lot about myself and a lot about the cultural environment abroad "
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"I learned a lot about myself and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. A lot of things about CYA are comfortable - my courses were in English, and I lived in an apartment with other Americans - but it definitely provide tons of opportunities to try new things and meet interesting people. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt how to thrive in an immensely rigorous environment away from my comfort zone."
Adjoa K 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
"Buenos Aires feels like a fairly European city, but I did get more exposure to non-Western cultures and ideals, which I think was extremely valuable. I also became more willing to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone and try things I never thought I would. It was definitely worthwhile, and I've been recommending the ex..."
Elena Purcell Wellesley College
"This was an amazing experience and absolutely worth it! "
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