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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 had a lot of personal growth, however, I feel a lot of this was due to the level of independence required when constant internet access and language barriers are integral parts of day-to-day life. I was really happy utilizing the bus system and walking around the city a lot. It was very difficult having to go to wi-fi spots to..."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"Academic confidence, depth and initiative; enjoying school again; connections with professors and peers; professional development; independence; so much fresh air that it was impossible to not improve my health."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained traveling confidence, exposure to different cultures, and new language skills! "
Arielle Wons Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and what it means to be a black person in western spaces. It was also so great to be in a place where the curriculum is afro centered and the faculty black. It was worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a great deal about myself and how I relate to the world. However, my study abroad experience was unlike most students at Wellesley because of several tragedies that happened while in Amsterdam and at home involving my family. I am still processing and personally don't feel ready to reflect on what I have learned. I am ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about how to fend for myself more and how to navigate a foreign country on my own. "
A student Wellesley College
"Worthwhile, learned more about Japanese social culture, especially within a college setting, as well as meeting people organically without the need of the program."
A student Wellesley College
"I got taste of what it would be like to truely live independently, as I had self-catered housing and school housing was separate from campus in the middle of the city. I gained an international perspective through talking with many of my UK flatmates that was unique from how many things are viewed in the US. I got to travel furt..."
A student Wellesley College
"the content of my classes helped me narrow down my career goals and interests, so now I feel more hopeful and confident in what I might like to do in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"More global perspective on things. Experience how others live and compare/contrast to life at home and in other places. Learn new political systems and ideas and practice a language. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about environmental science, how living in another country is different from living in the US, and I gained new friends!"
Fiona Harrigian Wellesley College
"I learned too much to summarize. So much about Greek history, about contemporary Greek issues, and about archaeological methods. Outside of the classroom I learned a lot about budgeting, travelling, living alone, how to communicate with people who speak a different language, and about making the most of your time."
Kalei Oliver Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself and how to survive in a new city than anything else, but it was a valuable experience."
A student Wellesley College
"Gained a better sense of my identity as a diaspora Chinese, met other diaspora Chinese. Was able to retrace my family roots through travel during breaks. Also gained a broader perspective of global issues, since my previous perspectives always were adjacent to whatever was happening in the United States. "
A student Wellesley College
"I took Art History classes for my minor that were extremely immersive in a way that surpassed the department at my home institution."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to travel around the beautiful country of Ireland, and learning to travel by myself was really rewarding. I have wanted to see Ireland my whole life so this was really a dream come true. My classes in Irish history were a great complement to my experience. I also met some amazing people from around the world with whom I ho..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about self sufficiency, budgeting, european culture, and so much more. It was so worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained research skills and became a better global citizen and more aware of my environmental impact. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel really glad that I chose to study somewhere that was not in Western Europe. It gave me so much perspective on the legacy of the Soviet Union and the political environment in Central and Eastern Europe. It was absolutely the best city ever, and every time I traveled elsewhere I felt lucky to return to Prague after because ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent! It was my first time living not in a dorm, but an actual apartment, and cooking for myself! Very worthwhile!"
Olivia Holbrook Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience a different way of learning that taught me valuable lessons including time management and organization. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how hard it is to make a community from strangers. Got a new perspective on being a global citizen. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was great being able to really be immersed in oxford. The tutorial system was really different, but ended up being very manageable. And I definitely had more fun than I thought I would, and became close with Worcester students. "
A student Wellesley College
"Humility, some French, multicultural interactions, knowledge about the work of the UN, WTO, WEF, etc."
Jessica Wellesley College
