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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.
"Going abroad was definitely worthwhile! My Spanish speaking and writing skills have immensely and the whole experience helped me become more independent because even though the Middlebury staff are always there to help, I still ended up figuring out most things on my own. "
A student Wellesley College
"I relied on myself completely and was able to get to know people from all over the world. I hope to go back someday soon!"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile, i loved the program administration and the people i met there. I gained friendships and incredible memories. "
Delores Nwokeafor-Laz Wellesley College
"Travel, exposure to new environments"
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worth it! I was only supposed to stay a semester but I ended up staying the year."
A student Wellesley College
"In my year away, I became a stronger analytical thinker and critical writer. I gained a lot of confidence in my writing skills as well. Beyond the academic, I definitely became a lot more independent as a person and comfortable being in situations I'm unfamiliar with. Though I didn't end up bonding with many local students, I ne..."
A student Wellesley College
"Extremely worthwhile "
Chloe Tucker Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent and improved my french. So yes it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to adapt to a new culture by making friendships with local students, having meals with my host family, and listening attentively to the news. "
A student Wellesley College
"This experience was so worthwhile. It was a nice break from the rigor and competitiveness of Wellesley. I was quite literally never stressed out and I got a new perspective on Wells making it easier to come back and finish my senior year. "
Anon Wellesley College
"I made really good friends that I still stay in contact with. It was very worthwhile. I would recommend to all my friends."
A student Wellesley College
"Loved it! Learned the city life, how to cook for myself and cleaning my own bathroom! "
chaipie Wellesley College
"How to travel alone and be more responsible and independent and rely on myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to rely on myself in a new situation, as well as how to reach out and integrate myself into a new college community."
A student Wellesley College
"Improved my French skills, met lots of cool people, learned a ton, traveled a ton, had a great time"
anne.corbett.16 Wellesley College
"I learned to be far more independent than before -- I was living on my own with other UCL students as flatmates, cooking for myself, figuring out everything... And meeting so many new people from all over the world really helped me develop a global perspective. Some of my classes were really interesting and helped pique new inte..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new perspective on the world, and I cultivated a passion for travel. This program enabled me to meet Danes and students from other schools around the US. I was able to learn about the Danish culture and reflect on what my culture means to me as a Polish-American. I have now had a taste of what it is like to live in Eu..."
Caroline B Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I was able to get a professional training which is very important in my life right now. I was also able to travel and see parts of the country and culture that I would never had otherwise. Being on the program made me take risks and allowed me to learn many new things. My language improved as a resu..."
A student Wellesley College
"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
"I learned so much about Central Asian history, culture, languages, and customs while living in Kyrgyzstan. Anyone interested in learning a Turkic language, understanding the complexities of the Soviet Union, practicing Russian, or living a nomadic life should definitely consider studying abroad with this program. It was definite..."
A student Wellesley College
"Arabic skills, cultural knowledge, political awareness, friends"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about sustainability and how Japan is combatting depopulation."
A student Wellesley College
"It completely changed how I view the world and my place in it "
Rachel Wellesley College
"My French improved immensely, I learned and incredible amount about French culture and "la France", I became more independent, and I got to live in Europe for 6 months. It was totally worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"This was probably one of the most enlightening 4 months of my life. It was so worthwhile. DIS had a great balance of academics and free time for exploring. Often, courses took a culturally relevant approach, allowing me to experience my subject in a way I never could have imagined."
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