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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.
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 definitely think that my experience abroad was worthwhile. I believe that I gained a lot of independence and a greater understanding of myself. The thing that I am the most proud of is how much my language skills improved over my months abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned to be grateful for what I have in the US because so many people have so much less"
Thyme Morton Wellesley College
"I learned to step outside my comfort zone. It was scary stepping into classrooms with hundreds of French students and not knowing anyone, but I made friends. It was definitely worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"A grew a lot personally. It was a host of new experiences "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned for to budget and live by myself. I learned how to be with myself. I learned how to pace myself with life and for the first time since I started college I really felt like I was enjoying my youth. I also, and most importantly, gained a new perspective as an American. As the daughter of first gens I never really identif..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about other communities and cultures and got to absorb much beauty. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent. I learned how to be on my own. Sometimes being alone without my friends from Wellesley made me sad, but all in all, it was very worthwhile, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
Ifunanya N Wellesley College
"I met so many wonderful people and I got to learn so much about the profession I want to join"
Alexa S Wellesley College
"I was able to take a course that wasn't available at my home university. I also was able to make many new friends through participating in my host university's rock climbing club."
A student Wellesley College
"It was fine. The class was boring and easy but the cultural excursions were good."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Academically, I learned how to digest 40+academic papers per week and write about two 2000-word papers per week as well. It seems hard at first, but by the end I had the process down to about a few hours each week. I also learned how to be more independent and how to adapt to new surroundings and to make t..."
A student Wellesley College
"Travel and independence. Worthwhile, yes, but I wouldn't do it again."
A student Wellesley College
"Since Yonsei University is a huge school with both genders, it was a great experience for me to widen my perspective."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot from Ghanaian locals about current events and political/economic issues that Ghana is facing. I also learned the same thing from African francophones. I do think it was worthwhile since I talked to people from all over the world while being in my dorm. "
Keisha Jean-Charles Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile because I was active in thinking, learning, questions, problem solving, and socializing."
Siyi Wellesley College
"It was overall an eye opening experience for someone who has never studied in this continent, and it helped me to understand the world better as a whole. Did I like it? No. But am I glad I got this experience? Yes. "
A student Wellesley College
"worthwhile good program"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained exposure to a completely different learning and teaching style. I also enjoyed my time there by traveling to other places. "
Yongxi Pan Wellesley College
"I'd say what I gained the most from the Graduate Institute was the insight I gained from the diverse and supportive atmosphere. The students there truly represent the world and that was super valuable in class. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Met such incredible people (mostly all from the UK or Europe). I had the best time and I recommend everyone should go abroad! You learn so much about yourself. "
A student Wellesley College
"It really helped me put being a US Citizen into perspective. I am incredibly grateful to have that. I loved being in Nepal and I made some incredible friends. I learned a lot about religion, and global politics and I am now passionate about politics in a way I never thought I would be. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to live in a city, but really difficult social culture. Wouldn't do it again."
Caroline Walsh-King Wellesley College
"I became far more confident, developed better independency skills, and came away feeling a lot more optimistic about my place in the world. It was certainly worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned Czech, more independence, the importance of challenging yourself. "
A student Wellesley College
"The faculty make the program what it is. I've learned so much from each of them with regards to public health, social justice, and cross-cultural learning. "
A student Wellesley College
