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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 learned about the history of Costa Rica's sustainable development and improvements that they and other countries could make in order to further protect the environment while developing their economy. I had an absolutely amazing time traveling all over the country. The best part about this program was being able to go on short ..."
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"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 learned a great deal about Scotland and its culture while meeting some great people (with whom I'm still in contact). I learned to work with different professors and their teaching methods. My semester abroad was absolutely worthwhile - I wish I could do it again!"
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"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 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 had an amazing experience studying abroad in London. I met a lot of new people, traveled to a lot of new places, and learned a lot of new things. London is the perfect place to study abroad; there are countless opportunities to explore the city and it's location is optimal for traveling to different countries in the UK and in ..."
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"Yes. I gained an independence and self-confidence in being able to learn a foreign language and navigate a different culture. I also made an effort to travel and went to a few places by myself (I spent Semana Santa hiking the Camino de Santiago in Galicia), which was incredibly worthwhile and completely recommended. Traveling al..."
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"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 learned to be responsible and to take care of myself while I was abroad. It was worthwhile to live on my own in a new city because I learned to be independent."
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"I learned so much about the German culture, which also helped me to learn how to live on my own and become more independent. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to not be afraid to try something new which allowed me to be more daring in my life at home and at school. "
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"I learned alot about Spanish culture from my host family and my classes. Also, I friendships with Spaniards (and fellow peers in the program) and developed a strong relationship with my host family. I also gained invaluable experiences when traveling to neighboring countries (like the UK, France, Netherlands, and Italy)."
Gloria S 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 had a semester to focus solely on math, which made me see that I really do want to go to grad school. I was also able to live more independently than I had before, which helped me grow a lot as a person. This was definitely a worthwhile program."
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"I learned how to live in a foreign culture and try to understand customs and traditions different from my own. It was a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I'm more adaptable to different learning situations and more independent."
Lauren17 Wellesley College
"-exposed to subtle differences in language and culture -insight into a different education system and structure -came away with a different social experience"
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"how coastal communities around the country adapt and thrive through the ocean and how they will be facing greater challenges in the future"
Monica Groth Wellesley College
"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. "
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"My experience was absolutely worthwhile, and I miss it all the time. It showed me that I can happily live abroad for an extended period of time, and gave me more confidence living only in Spanish. I was able to travel and see more of the world, and I made amazing new friends."
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"It was worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and how different cultures interact. I also learned how much I can handle in terms of frustration and culture shock and generally living in a developing country. "
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"I gained a ton of independence that I didn't have before. I also increased my love of travel and my appreciation of other cultures. It was extremely worthwhile. "
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"YES. I have learned more about myself, about integrating myself into other cultures, about Spanish, and about Chile than I could have imagined. So many opportunities for future projects have also opened up here. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent"
A student Wellesley College
"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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