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March 29, 2024

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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.

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Past Review A Semester In Cordoba PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned how to live a different lifestyle than I was used to in many ways. I also learned valuable skills in terms of spending money, traveling, and making friends. It was definitely worthwhile."

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Past Review Five Months In My New Favorite City In The World American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I became much more independent, more flexible, more street smart, more mature, and more culturally knowledgeable. I hadn't been able to travel much before this semester, but had always wanted to, and by being in a major global metropolis central to Europe, I had the opportunity to see a lot of beautiful and amazing places on a ..."

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Past Review Preshco Spain: Growth, Racism And Adventure PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I grew in my Spanish speaking abilities, stepped out of my comfort zone and got to see new things and places."

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Past Review Going To Miss It A Bit! PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"Learned more about the Spanish culture. Made new friends. "

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Past Review Spain PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned a lot about myself as cheesy as it sounds. I learned about the communities I want to build, what environments work or dont work for me, and I was constantly reminded of why I love Spanish and how it opens up a new worlds for me. I think people would be shock when I say the program was worthwhile even though many people..."

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Past Review Spain Was Not A Complete Pain PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned how to deal with different and uncomfortable situations and I gained a better understanding of Spanish culture and life. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to spend time in Spain and learn about topics from a different perspective. "

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Past Review What Could Have Been PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I learned about my American identity and have a deeper appreciation for the US and my family. I think it was significantly worthwhile to be abroad, but I wish that I did have to endure some of the demoralizing aspects of my specific host family. However, I appreciate "home" so, so much more now. "

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Past Review Amazing Year In Se London Goldsmiths, University of London: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile studying abroad in London. The area around Goldsmiths UOL is very diverse, and affordable compared to central London. It also feels less touristy with an abundance of inexpensive food markets, smaller local art shows and shops, and community events going on. Generally, there is no shortage of fun and..."

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Past Review Semester In Córdoba PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"Being abroad has taught me where my comfort zone ends and what circumstances will lead me to step out of it."

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Past Review Spain PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I really came to Spain to get a different experience and that I did. "

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Past Review Preshco: Improved Vocabulary, Confidence, Fluency; Got To Know Córdoba PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I improved at Spanish which was my primary goal. I need to keep working on it to reach the level of fluency that I want (I believe I could communicate any idea I want and understand what people are talking about but there are areas where I could have a better vocabulary like in the kitchen and I still make some grammar mistakes ..."

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Past Review Rigorous, Fun Program Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre

"My writing, in particular, improved a lot with the instruction and feedback I got here."

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Past Review Fun But Expensive City And Poor Academic Program Structure University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to survive independently in a bustling city and learned a great deal about the culture. In terms of academics, the program was not very rigorous, professors were difficult to contact, and overall was not enriching, insightful or engaging."

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Past Review Reflective And Thought Provoking SIT Study Abroad: Chile - Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development

"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned about the connections we have with people from different places and how to learn from one another's values. "

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Past Review Cape Town's Ups And Downs CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned about racial relations in contexts out side of the US that, although I thought I understood previously, I realized I didn't fully get before. I was given a non-western perspective for the first time and was able to question things that I had blindly accepted before. "

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Past Review Great Time IFSA: London - University College London

"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. The academics is not as intensive as Wellesley, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy the culture and lifestyle abroad. "

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Past Review Glad I Went Through It; Most Certainly Not A "Vacation" SIT Study Abroad: IHP Food Systems - Agriculture, Sustainability, and Justice

"I learned a lot about myself and about the way that people interact in difficult situations. "

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Past Review Discovering Myself By Opening Myself Up More Than Ever Before Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso

"I learned to be a more rounded and open minded person that is more willing to improvise in uncomfortable situations. It was so worthwhile, even if only to learn Spanish. "

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Past Review 6 Months In Tel Aviv Tel Aviv University: Undergraduate Semester / Year in Israel

"Experienced what it was like to live abroad, and would definitely seriously consider returning for an even longer time"

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Past Review A Less Than Ideal Experience But With Some Great Medical Exposure Jacobs University: Bremen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I got an international experience, especially in a medical context, which I was happy about. It was worthwhile because I'm not sure if I would have had this opportunity otherwise. I do wish that the program had been better fleshed out and that the administration was more supportive"

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Past Review Amazing! American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was worth discovering the French art, visiting the museums, and getting to speak in French again."

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Past Review Growth, Confidence And Eating The World Up PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain

"I loved traveling and the experience of doing that on my own gave me a lot of confidence. I felt so brave and I was able to go out of my comfort zone and do things like sing in Karaoke and just feel like I could do anything. I feel a lot more sure of myself and of course that makes the whole thing worthwhile "

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