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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.
"It was definitely worthwhile studying abroad in London. The area around Goldsmiths UOL is very diverse, and affordable compared to central London. It also feels less touristy with an abundance of inexpensive food markets, smaller local art shows and shops, and community events going on. Generally, there is no shortage of fun and..."
A student Wellesley College
"Being abroad has taught me where my comfort zone ends and what circumstances will lead me to step out of it."
A student Wellesley College
"I really came to Spain to get a different experience and that I did. "
A student Wellesley College
"I improved at Spanish which was my primary goal. I need to keep working on it to reach the level of fluency that I want (I believe I could communicate any idea I want and understand what people are talking about but there are areas where I could have a better vocabulary like in the kitchen and I still make some grammar mistakes ..."
A student Wellesley College
"My writing, in particular, improved a lot with the instruction and feedback I got here."
Sarah White Wellesley College
"Totally worthwhile. I grew a lot"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to survive independently in a bustling city and learned a great deal about the culture. In terms of academics, the program was not very rigorous, professors were difficult to contact, and overall was not enriching, insightful or engaging."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned about the connections we have with people from different places and how to learn from one another's values. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about racial relations in contexts out side of the US that, although I thought I understood previously, I realized I didn't fully get before. I was given a non-western perspective for the first time and was able to question things that I had blindly accepted before. "
Emilia B Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. The academics is not as intensive as Wellesley, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy the culture and lifestyle abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and about the way that people interact in difficult situations. "
Alejandra Narvaez Wellesley College
"I learned to be a more rounded and open minded person that is more willing to improvise in uncomfortable situations. It was so worthwhile, even if only to learn Spanish. "
Michalina Lerska Wellesley College
"I was able to have time away from wellesley to rest and not work as hard. "
Ariel Rebecca Zlatkin Wellesley College
"Experienced what it was like to live abroad, and would definitely seriously consider returning for an even longer time"
A student Wellesley College
"I got an international experience, especially in a medical context, which I was happy about. It was worthwhile because I'm not sure if I would have had this opportunity otherwise. I do wish that the program had been better fleshed out and that the administration was more supportive"
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth discovering the French art, visiting the museums, and getting to speak in French again."
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"I loved traveling and the experience of doing that on my own gave me a lot of confidence. I felt so brave and I was able to go out of my comfort zone and do things like sing in Karaoke and just feel like I could do anything. I feel a lot more sure of myself and of course that makes the whole thing worthwhile "
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"cultural experience, quality education"
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"I grew as a musician, and learned about what I wanted to pursue in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about each country that I visited. It was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got to do a lot of independent research, which was valuable. "
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 to adapt to a new culture by making friendships with local students, having meals with my host family, and listening attentively to the news. "
A student Wellesley College
"It definitely broaden my horizons and increased my confidence"
Hannah Weissman Wellesley College
"I realized how academically intensive Wellesley is and I was appreciative for its strong academic support programs."
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