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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 how to be more independent and make experiences happen for myself. "
Kathryn Cross Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of new language skills, became more independent, and learned how to do things such as plan international trips, which aren't things I would have gotten otherwise."
A student Wellesley College
" Learned a lot about all of the international institutions in Geneva, incredible exposure to the professionals in the fields as well as how excellent the academics were."
A student Wellesley College
"This program taught me so much about myself, my place in the world, and the importance of preserving our environment. I also learned that cultures around the world are more similar and interconnected than we typically think them to be and that plantains are an incredibly versatile food!"
A student Wellesley College
"It helped put things into perspective for me and gave me total independence in a way I've never had before. It helped me a lot with my own identity, especially since I am of German heritage. I am much more confident with traveling and planning things out, and I learned a lot about how countries outside of the US operate. I also ..."
A student Wellesley College
"In addition to the obvious improvement in language skills, taking classes at the local university gave me the opportunity to meet many wonderful, creative people who encouraged and inspired me. "
A student Wellesley College
"Being exposed to graduate school classes and atmosphere was really insightful for my final semester at college. "
A student Wellesley College
"lots of freedom and perspective."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more than I ever could about the places and systems I was moving through culturally, economically, politically, socially than I ever could have in a class room. We engaged daily with individuals and communities from across the food system."
Kelsey Gosch Wellesley College
"I learned how to make do with what I have, how to travel respectfully, and how to live with the same group for 4 months straight."
Maggie O'Connor Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved so much. It was very challenging to be away from my friends and to be enrolled in a university system that functioned differently than what I was used to, but it forced me to take what I got and run with it. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile and I don't regret it, I just wish I was aware of the time commitment my program was going to be. "
Emma Burke Wellesley College
"A new understanding of independence."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new way to look at things by being surrounded by people coming from different universities and countries, and I also gained skills I'll take to the field one day. This experience was extremely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Difference between British and American culture"
Chloe Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent, how to savor the present moment, and to embrace the culture you're surrounded by."
Hayley Liebenow Wellesley College
"About another country "
A student Wellesley College
"i learnt work life balance that does not exist at wellesley "
A student Wellesley College
"I became basically fluent in Italian because I would use it everyday with my roommates, business owners, my teachers, and my fellow American students. I also got to eat delicious food, meet some very wonderful people, learn to cook traditional Italian dishes with ECCO's cooking class opportunities, and travel to very beautiful l..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of personal experience being on my own and traveling and exploring a new city. It was extremely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself, how I work under pressure, my strengths in the field of theater and where I need to grow, and I gained so many incredible relationships that I feel so blessed to have. "
A student Wellesley College
"To name a few: * practices in navigating through multicultural environments * friendships * resilience * understanding the complexities of environmental problems in Cambodia through field research * field research techniques, data management and analysis * self-understanding * Khmer culture and ways of life Defi..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile and there is no way I could have learned the things I learned in any university experience at home. "
Anani Galindo Wellesley College
"I was introduced to a region of the world that I had little to no exposure to, and based on this experience, I will definitely be going back. While the classes weren't as rigorous as they would be in the US, there was so much to see and do outside of that."
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