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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've been anticipating going abroad for a long time, and so some elements of this program were disappointing. Ultimately, I really appreciate the experience, and I think it helped me to grow as a person and gain confidence. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained independence and different viewpoints, which is always worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I know now what I want from an education that Wellesley doesn't offer, and I feel more inclined to do post graduate studies."
Bozena Scheidel Wellesley College
"Through my internship I gained an understanding of what I wanted to do for my career, but a lot of the classes were not very intellectually stimulating. Coming from my home university I was used to a certain standard of education, and I didn't feel very challenged or engaged. "
Kathryn Murgolo Wellesley College
"To travel by myself and integrate with other international students"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English culture and how to travel. I gained a lot of self-awareness and confidence about my ability to live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile to come!"
Elena Najjab Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Portugal, gained a lot of language skills by seeking out Portuguese communities (I joined a local rugby team), and became very comfortable living in a foreign city. It was worthwhile, but I wish the academic situation had been better."
Siena Harlin Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I got exposure to a different style of education, had the opportunity to learn at one of the world's most prestigious universities, and took classes I enjoyed and found interesting. I also was able to travel a good deal, since Oxford learning is so self-directed."
A student Wellesley College
"Gained friends, a new perspective of American and British education, and new appreciation of what I have. Definitely worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I think I gained knowledge about different worldviews, a new culture, new perspective on who I am as a person, and a lot of new and exciting experiences."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a new culture and became much more fluent in the language. Very worthwhile"
Student - Wellesley College Wellesley College
"While I thought I would be studying my majors at a deeper level, I learned more about myself and how to learn independently while at LSE. I traveled around Europe, and learned to navigate the city by myself, and these were the most valuable parts of my experience abroad. I also gained a greater appreciation for my home instituti..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about budgeting, independent learning and testing my motivation."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to go with the flow more, learned a new language, got research experience and data for an honors thesis, got a new family, met 15 great new friends from across the US."
A student Wellesley College
"Really loved taking classes at another university and meeting local students. It was great to travel on weekends with friends and explore. Definitely worthwhile!"
Caroline G Wellesley College
"Learned a lot about myself, gained independence. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Amazing travel opportunities! "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a better sense of cultural competence."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to adapt to a new culture and way of life, as well as how to survive in a Spanish-speaking country"
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish skills, and I gained new friends. "
Elvy Yang Wellesley College
"I became so much more independent, financially conscious, culturally aware, and adventurous. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so many things it is impossible to write it all here. Mainly I learned about Italian culture, and I also learned a lot of practical skills. I learned how to travel, how to be patient, how to be uncomfortable and love it. I learned a lot about myself, and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world."
Monica Reno Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of independence."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to effectively live and work with others in an extremely confined space. "
A student Wellesley College
"it was worthwhile just to be away from wellesley for a semester. It was like taking a semester off. "
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