Wellesley College
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Wellesley College is a program provider offering 2 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 2 countries such as Iceland and France.
Students who wish to study abroad may choose from more than 180 programs.
About 45% of Wellesley College juniors elect to study abroad for a semester or a year. Motivation for study abroad is as diverse as our student population. Many students study abroad to perfect a foreign language, or to conduct field research, or to gain a new perspective on their major. Others seek the opportunity to study in a major research university, live in an urban setting, or to experience life in a developing country. Whatever your goals, the Office of International Study wants to work with you to identify the most appropriate host university or study abroad program for an experience that will challenge you and provide you with the opportunity to grow as a global citizen.
Study Abroad with Wellesley College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned how to manage conflict and advocate for myself. I learned how to stay cool while I had to give a presentation in French to a bunch of other French people. It boosted my confidence. I made some amazing friends; everyone on the program was hardworking, interesting, and just lovely people to ..."
Ally M Brandeis University
"A second family, great friends, an international perspective"
A student Wellesley College
"I got really good at French and tested out what a life in France would be like."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my language skills significantly, learned how to adapt to a different living situation and be more understanding of cultural differences, and learned more about the French way of life."
A student Wellesley College
"The main thing I have learned is to not take life seriously. It was worthwhile. "
Edem Kudzi Wellesley College
"I learned to navigate a foreign country whilst speaking a foreign language. To add on to that, I learned how to express myself and find myself in a language that I was not comfortable in"
Sophia Eakins Wellesley College
"Big question. Woah. It was a good experience to expand my comfort zone, Aix was beautiful, and my French improved so much."
Julia Monaco Wellesley College
"I learned about another culture and my language skills improved. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth while. I gained fluency in a language that I had been studying and struggling to master for a long time."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a new language and the challenges of trying to express yourself when you are speaking a foreign language. I feel like my speaking capabilities not only in French but also in English have improved, and my classes even come more easily to me now since they're no longer in French. It was totally worth it."
Hallie Pimperl Wellesley College
"I'm so happy to have had the chance to go abroad and finally put my language skills to the test!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned lots about French culture and how I interact with cultures that are very different than mine. "
Maria-Alejandra Jaramillo Wellesley College
"My French speaking skills improved tremendously. "
Catherine Chen Wellesley College
"Yes, definitely learned tons and gained new perspectives. 100% worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"My French language skills and my knowledge of French cultural attitudes greatly improved."
A student Wellesley College
"Wow, everything I gained cannot be quantified. I learned so much about myself, about French culture, American culture, the world, the French language, the English language. It was really unlike anything else I've done."
Victoria Colby College
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Jina Stanfill Colby College
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A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned to be more independent."
A student Bowdoin College
"I drastically improved my French speaking and comprehension skills, and got to explore various corners of Aix, France, and Europe with incredible people who I know I'll be friends with for the rest of my life."
A student Colby College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I knew it was important to me to improve my French to fluency, and that the best way to do that was to practice it every day by going to France for as long as possible. What I was not prepared for was how I would evolve over this year. I can't say everyone will feel the same way as I do..."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! I improved tremendously in my French skills and got the chance to immerse myself in the culture. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience speaking and writing in French. "
A student Wellesley College
"Great experience. I improved my French so much, made new friends, traveled a lot, and learned about a different university system!"
Heankel Cantu Oliveros Wellesley College
"Understanding of another culture, particularly political views, and systems, a new level of capability in the language, and a unique look into how we learn language as children and adults. "
Gillian Courtney Wellesley College
