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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 learned about different teaching styles and I learned about which learning styles work for me which I will use in my studies at Wellesley. "
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"I feel that this experience provided me with an opportunity for personal growth. I felt that it was extremely challenging and did not meet my expectations for cultural and social experiences. "
A student Wellesley College
"Life skills, new ways of thinking about design, lifelong friends, and a bit of Danish!"
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"It opened my mind to other lifestyles."
Shawna Dunham Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile -- I gained a very strong understanding of the origins and theories surrounding international criminal law and also a wide, diverse view of how the international courts operate/international organizations in general (we also visited NATO, European Parliament, the ICJ/PCA, etc.)"
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"Language, friends, confidence, perspective"
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"Knowledge of many cultures"
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"Definitely. Not only did I learn a lot about my major and concentration, but I learned a lot about myself and my interests. I started to love learning again and was able to get involved in things because I was passionate, not only for my GPA and grad school applications. "
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"I learned how to handle uncomfortable situations. For example, while I was traveling, I got lost in Vienna for two hours. I did not have cellular data (which unfortunately we rely so much on in this generation), so there were moments like that where I was forced to figure it out and navigate, and ask people for help when I was c..."
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"I learned how to live and cook in an apartment for the first time in my life, along with travelling extensively and navigating a city where I didn't speak the language. "
Keertana Wellesley College
"challenge yourself"
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"Totally worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and what i wanted to do with my life. Plus I learned how much I love Europe!! "
Madison Kelley Wellesley College
"Lots of different cultures, made lots of new friends which I hope to keep in touch with some of them."
Fabiana Wellesley College
"Yes, definitely worthwhile - learned how to travel efficiently and balance this with school"
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"There were more self-studying at Edinburgh and it made me be more organized with my time. Further I was exposed to various part of Europe which expanded my point of view. "
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"My French language skills and my knowledge of French cultural attitudes greatly improved."
A student Wellesley College
"Being able to live in the center of London. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about a different culture and got to explore a new country, and learned a lot about Irish literature."
A student Wellesley College
"As I previously mentioned, I made some wonderful new friends abroad and had amazing experiences travelling Australia. Melbourne is also a great city filled with delicious food, interesting artwork, and vibrant culture. Participating in the study abroad program at University of Melbourne is absolutely worthwhile. "
Vanessa Kelley Wellesley College
"I gained independence, being able to travel alone in NZ and explore. I came to NZ not knowing anyone - with no one from my school coming with me - and I am so thankful for that because I was really pushed out of my comfort zone to meet new people. I met incredible people that I will continue to keep in touch with - totally worth..."
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"How to live in a city and navigate London. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"I matured a lot by living in a different continent and having to take care of food/money/etc. by myself. London is a diverse and exciting city with countless opportunities so I had many unforgettable experiences. The friendships and memories I made are irreplacable!"
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"I loved my study abroad experience because of the people I was able to meet. Academics were rather rigorous, but I received support from my peers in the exchange program. "
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