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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 loved being among other international students and conversing with them. The entire experience really exposed me to a more globalized sense of the world."
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained language skills, knowledge, and deep connections to a wonderful place. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I think I gained a greater sense of independence and self confidence in myself and what I am capable of. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"My German became much more fluent. I also learned about the nuances of German culture, and was able to talk to many interesting people. It was most definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. I gained language skills, I learned how to live alone, I learned how to take care of myself, how to harangue an airline on the telephone, I overcame my fear of traveling and then my fear of traveling alone, I learned a lot about myself, I learned that I am capable of writing 24 pages of German, I learned that communication ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to navigate a foreign environment. I gained a thoughtful and well-informed perspective of German culture, and had the chance to experience it for myself and really immerse myself in it. I met interesting people, though that was something I had to strive to do on my own and was not easy. If I could, I would do it ag..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent and improved my french. So yes it was worthwhile."
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."
A student 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
"I learned my learning capacity, what I love to study and how to study effectively, how to write well, and how to adjust to a place different from your own home. "
A student Wellesley College
"Completely worthwhile. I came not believing I would really learn the language, and was scared of living and learning with Italian students. Those aspects of the program that scared me most ended up being he best part. I explored a culture, stuck through the uncomfortable part (out of necessity) and earned so much for it."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can travel alone. That being in a space where I do not know the language is difficult and beautiful at the same time. That friends can be found in wonderful spaces. Money is well spent on a good time and that being away from Wellesley was exactly what I needed in order to make it through. It was completely worth..."
A student Wellesley College
"Experiencing big cities is essential for learning about architecture and urban planning. I wanted to see what it was like outside my liberal arts school bubble, and the experience was eye-opening! NY/P gave me more of a direction in my final year at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel confident in my ability to survive in any place. Basically no one spoke english and I did not speak hungarian but it was still very fun and there were no major disasters! "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my limits through pushing myself constantly out of my comfort zone. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the international scene of Geneva, while also gaining many experiences of independent living. It was definitely a worthwhile experience for me."
A student Wellesley College
"That life is messy and not easy to understand, but worth trying"
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt how to thrive in an immensely rigorous environment away from my comfort zone."
Adjoa K Wellesley College
"Yes. I learned so much from mundane things such as cooking for myself, budgeting, shopping, traveling, finances, to making lasting personal relationships, to learning how to take charge of my own education. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Ellie 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..."
A student Wellesley College
"I've learned to interact more with my tutors and to manage my work better. "
A student Wellesley College
"Not only did my language skills improve, but my understanding of Japanese culture and day-to-day life greatly increased in depth and breadth. I also gained some insight about the ins and outs of Japanese business, particularly in the pop culture industry, since I hope to work in the field."
Shannon Mewes Wellesley College
"My biggest takeaway from the experience was meeting students from all around the world and learning from students who have very different learning styles. For example, on my developmental economics tutorial, I met a student who had a quantitative approach to solving weekly essay prompts. This contrasted to the qualitative approa..."
A student Wellesley College
"I grew up overseas, so moving there wasn't too difficult nor was assimilating. What I think was particularly valuable was reminding myself to pretend to be confident even when I'm not. I think that is a key in life in general. "
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