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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.
"It was incredibly worthwhile--my perspective on life and education are completely different. As a history major, it was incredible visiting all the places in London that I had studied for years. My professors were all very knowledgeable and experts in their fields, and transferred their passion to me on their subject. I had the ..."
A student 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."
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
"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent academically and to navigate situations I'll likely encounter in graduate school. "
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"I love Denmark. The thought processes and styles of living are deceivingly different. You'd think that the cultures are similar but actually they have such fundamental differences that I learned a TON "
Magdelaine D Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself as I lived (alone) in a new culture and made new friends. I totally recommend long-term immersion in another culture, its hard and terrifying but totally worth it."
Leah F Wellesley College
"I gained the ability to completely navigate a foreign city alone "
Mary Lou F Wellesley College
"I enjoyed it immensely and it was definitely worthwhile."
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"I learned that I do not want to go into architecture, but I do want to continue to pursue a career in the creative industry. This was important to know so that I didn't waste my years in grad school pursuing something that I did not want to do! I also learned a lot about Danish/Scandinavian culture. This was really eye-open..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad bolstered my confidence in ways I never expected. I had to be completely self-reliant; I had to cook for myself, make my own travel arrangements, navigate a new city and culture, and be willing to ask questions. At home, I'm surrounded by family and friends in a familiar environment; I can easily lean on tho..."
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"I gained a different learning module and a different thinking process"
A student Wellesley College
"- Appreciation for how different we all are, and why, but how we are still so similar and can connect despite our differences (: - Aspects of the Danish lifestyle/mentality that make it so different from the US"
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"I gained so much from my experience doing SEA Semester and it was very worthwhile! I was really pushed out of my comfort zone and gained a lot of confidence through this experience. I knew very little about oceans and nothing about sailing before SEA Semester and I gained a real interest and appreciation of the sea and sailing. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I have learned so much from studying abroad, both classroom and real-world knowledge. It was such an amazing experience that it is difficult to put it into words. It was totally worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"As I previously mentioned, I made some wonderful new friends abroad and had amazing experiences travelling Australia. Melbourne is also a great city filled with delicious food, interesting artwork, and vibrant culture. Participating in the study abroad program at University of Melbourne is absolutely worthwhile. "
Vanessa Kelley Wellesley College
"To always come with an open mind and willing to share "
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"One important thing I gained was independence. I was able to not just survive, but succeed and grow in a country that I had never been to before and all by myself. Not just that, but this independence has also increased my confidence. Because I was able to go abroad and have these amazing experiences, I feel more confident tha..."
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"My time abroad was very worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and also about a different culture. I was able to do fieldwork and clinical work that I would not have ever been able to do in the United States. I met some of the most amazing people and learned so much from them. Also, my Spanish improved which is nice."
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"The UK education is very different from the American education system, but I am happy I did it because it made me more appreciative of my home institution. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. Berlin is amazing."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. My ability to adapt, make new friends, navigate a foreign country, use public transportation, buy groceries and prepare meals. Book hotels/flights and travel independently. I was so surprised that I had the competencies to do all of these activities. I had no idea that I could liv..."
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"How to live as an American in a new country by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture and also about myself and I came back a much more independent confident person. It was one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done."
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"It was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I became much more fluent in French and learned how to live independently in a different culture. It was very much worthwhile."
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