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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 absolutely amazing! I would go back in a heartbeat. It was a thrilling experience to live on the other side of the worl in a beautiful country with so much to offer."
Alison M Wellesley College
"I really improved as a student, especially in my independent abilities. I also have seen a noticeable difference in my academic confidence, especially in discussion. I made amazing friends who I still keep in touch with. Oxford is just also a magical and beautiful place."
Sophia Tew Wellesley College
"The program was often frustrating but the experience of living in Salvador was unique, enriching, beautiful and worthwhile. "
Phoebe S Wellesley College
"I learned how to be inspired by my surroundings, how to meet people with similar ideas and how to create no matter where I am. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much from the program. Great improvement in French, experience traveling alone, experience in practical things like living on my own, etc. I think I am now much more independent."
Eleanor F Wellesley College
"Learned how we are taught to think so differently in different countries. Found my passion for philosophy."
Mojia Shen Wellesley College
"My connection to my host family is lifelong and that along makes it priceless. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile, I learned so much about my subject and about myself as a person. I would gladly go back."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot in the classroom and even more being immersed in the culture of day to day life. It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience. I met new people (from spain and other european countries), ate new foods, learned about traditions and different ways of life all while speaking in a different langua..."
A student Wellesley College
"This program was a great experience. I learned a lot about myself and the local culture. Through classes, clubs, and going into the city, I met people from all over the world. I wish I could have stayed for another semester."
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I felt that I got to understand the entire world better, I got to better understand the roots of Western civilization. I got to meet people from completely different background from my own. I got to express myself freely and discover who I am away from the communities I used to be surrounded by. I l..."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad at Trinity was the best four months of my life. Ireland offers the perfect blend of a big city in Dublin with easy access to the Irish countryside and coast. I learned so much about Irish culture and about myself. I had never travelled outside of the United States prior to arriving in Dublin, so my semester abroa..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was incredibly enriching culturally and my language advanced more than I thought possible. Absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, my study abroad program was very worthwhile. I understood how to live in a completely different place and culture and came to learn what others think of my own culture by engaging with the locals. "
Mehar N Wellesley College
"I loved it"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Spain, Spanish culture, and myself. It was really great to be immersed in the culture, and I was really able to improve my Spanish. I was able to live in a different country without problems, and now I can't wait to go back in the future!"
A student Wellesley College
"Totally worthwhile. The complete immersion we have here really helps to work on your French. "
Jessica Cherayil Wellesley College
"I learned not only how to live on my own, but how to integrate into a new culture and immerse myself in trying new things. I also gained a lot of valuable knowledge from my studies. "
Amie T Wellesley College
"It was really fun experiencing a different school."
A student Wellesley College
"It was of course worthwhile. I think you learn more about your home country when you study abroad."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I love to travel, I am extremely capable when completely on my own and work well when completely independent."
A student Wellesley College
"I would do it over and over again, I LOVE SCOTLAND, and I loved the long breaks which allowed me to travel. "
Callan R Wellesley College
"I came back with a new perspective, a lot of cool stories, a lot of people from there that were hard to leave (i.e host family), and just overall amazing memories. "
Yasmin Akhavan Wellesley College
"I gained more confidence in my ability to live on my own and navigate social, academic, professional and financial situations independently. I also made some amazing friends who I will always cherish because we had such an amazing experience together. "
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