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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 learned about greek culture and the EU. I got to practice living on my own and cooking for myself."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to manage the stress of being by myself in an unfamiliar environment. It was absolutely worth while. While I didn't learn much in the classroom, I learned so much history and culture from being out in Paris and traveling in Europe"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to analyze more effectively, think more critically, and validated the importance of organizing with hope. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, studying abroad at Oxford was an incredible experience! It was so worth it -- I met so many amazing people and made many friends (both American and British). I was exposed to a lot of different cultures and different way of approaching education and work which opened my mind up. "
Monica X Wellesley College
"I was able to improve my writing skills greatly which I would not be able to do in the same manner at my home institution,"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about what I would be interested in career wise because I had more free time to think. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I gained more independence and confidence. I also learned a lot about Spanish culture. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile because I gained a new perspective on political theories and the way we look at international relations, and I also gained a sense of fulfillment from learning about another culture and getting the true abroad experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Definately worthwhile because it showed me that I wouldn't like to do grad school in a similarly structured univercity."
A student Wellesley College
"I had a great time on this program. "
isabella b Wellesley College
"This was an amazing experience, I would 100% recommend to anyone considering this program. There is a vast variety of courses available. Through this program I was able to take courses that I would not have been able to take at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
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Siyu H Wellesley College
"I loved the location and atmosphere of the place I was, and I found the work incredibly rewarding. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new perspective on life and more clarity in my career and personal goals. "
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely learned more about myself and how to connect to others. It was worthwhile because I got to meet an incredible group of people to have unique, bonding experiences with."
Diana L Wellesley College
"I thought it was worthwhile- I got to travel a lot and go to a lot of different countries "
A student Wellesley College
"During my study abroad experience at KAIST, I gained a deeper understanding of Korean culture and traditions, while also developing my communication skills through experiences of navigating daily life in a foreign country. I was able to become to be more independent and resourceful, while also gaining valuable skills through my ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself and became more confident in my ability to LIVE. I cooked for myself, I traveled alone, I solved problems and came out on the other side stronger. I am happy to have left the Wellesley bubble and it made me appreciate everything that I have at home and school even more. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a much broader perspective on the world and my place in it, especially by being exposed to so many different kinds of people and places. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained language skills, more historical and political knowledge, and became even more independent."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I found the classes at UCO to be challenging and lacking necessary support. As a A student, I am worried about not passing a class. My favorite part, truthfully, was solo traveling and exploring around Europe. "
Katie P Wellesley College
"I definitely gained a deeper understanding of my subject (chemistry) because of how intense the classes were. I also became better at branching out of my comfort zone and trying new things or experiences, and gained many amazing friends. I also learned that it really is incredible to live in a walkable city. Absolutely worthwhil..."
A student Wellesley College
"This was the hardest I've ever been pushed academically and I had a great time studying and exploring all Oxford had to offer. The program was so completely different from what I was used to at Wellesley, and while it wasn't the traditional low effort study abroad experience that others might have had, I knew this going in and w..."
A student Wellesley College
"Yonsei was a lot of fun! There were ups and downs, but overall a great experience."
Sophia P Wellesley College
