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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.
"It was totally worthwhile. I learned not only so much about my subject, but also it helped me decide that I wanted to go to graduate school in this field."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live by myself in a foreign country "
Shen-Ming Syz Wellesley College
"I learned I never want to live in Cordoba again, but it was a good thing to learn, very interesting to live in a foreign country especially with a host family because it makes you feel more integrated to the culture. Also my spanish improved a ton and I feel mostly fluent now, definitely worth it"
Ilana Tamir Wellesley College
"New friends and more confidence in my Spanish"
Brynne Ruark Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile even though COVID did affect the program. I hope to visit in the future"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, this was very worthwhile. This was the first time I had travelled alone to a foreign country, and I learned a lot of lessons about how to travel solo."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the differences between Danish and American culture, and it was a very worthwhile experience once I actually arrived in Denmark. The 3 months online were difficult and stressful because our arrival date was always being pushed back."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained independence--I learned I was capable of taking care of myself for long periods of time without my parents (I usually study close to home and shamelessly take advantage of that fact). I got experience meal planning, cooking, shopping, doing my own laundry, and cleaning. I learned a lot of new physics and significantly ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I loved the independence of my time abroad and also appreciated the ability to really study texts in a rigorous manner. More than anything I loved being able to go on walks. Port Meadow is a favorite. I would also take advantage of the university-wide libraries. "
A student Wellesley College
"New experiences, and learned new areas of study. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained friends who I would not have otherwise met. I tasted food that was not familiar to me. I took courses that allowed me actively experience & learn about the rich history of Greece. Greece is a very beautiful country."
Zoe Taylor Wellesley College
"I think it was worth while. I became more independent about my own learning and exploring."
A student Wellesley College
"I became much more fluent in Spanish and learned a lot about handling myself independently in a foreign country. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and felt like I had a great academic semester as well with the language immersion component "
A student Wellesley College
"I found our academic class very interesting, and enjoyed learning the local dialect of Arabic. Unfortunately because of Covid there was a lot less opportunity to interact with local Jordanians "
A student Wellesley College
"No, the pandemic made it less than international. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how much fun living in Spain could be"
Karla Rodriguez Wellesley College
"YEs it was!"
Grace Park Wellesley College
"Yes. I can't begin to articulate how it has helped my gain so much perspective on my academic, professional, and spiritual life. My year abroad has given me so much and more."
Gabrielle Inchoco Wellesley College
"I learned so much about how different life is in Europe from fashion trends to just like the pace. I don't know if it was because I felt like I was on vacation, but there was just less pressure and stress. Everything I did felt very much about being in the moment and just enjoying it. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about Swiss culture and how to navigate living alone in a new country!"
A student Wellesley College
"Not only was I able to dive into international languages and culture, I was also highly motivated by my peers, professors, and counselors. Everyone is highly driven and its incredible!! "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent, especially in regards to transportation, cooking, and finances. I was able to try new things and have a variety of experiences, something that is hard to do during a pandemic. I'm grateful that I was able to go and stay safe the whole time. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"For me, this was a unique experience as I got to immerse myself in a different part of France. I grew up in the suburbs of Paris but had never lived in the city. "
Sophie Lemmerman Wellesley College
"I think it's the most supported and socialized I've ever been. People were just really nice and I realized what I was missing at my home institution."
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