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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 was able to experience London from many aspects and be amerced in the diversity the city has to offer. Learned to be independent and it was 10)% worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"the travel was the best part and definitely worthwhile "
Grace Turner Wellesley College
"I learned how to truly student independently (i.e., without office hours, student tutors, tons of unstructured time) and take advantage of an institution's resources. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about marine biology research and different lab techniques. I also learned a ton about sailing and made life-long friends. It was very much worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Everybody in the program is on the same boat, don't be shy or sacred, we are all on the same boat. Try to make friends with locals you see everyday. "
Leslie Wellesley College
"I learned that I can make a home anywhere"
Hailey Sweeney Wellesley College
"I learned how to live on my own and navigate an unfamiliar environment without the stability of family or a university to lean on. While I had help and support, it was up to me to figure out how to live in Athens. Studying abroad was definitely worth it. I had so many experiences that I'll never get to do again and met so many a..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Scottish literature & history; my courses explored a lot of questions & concepts that I have studied in the states, but applied them to a new landscape, which allowed me to learn a lot. I also grew a lot just by living in a new city in a more independent way than I am used to."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about European history which I was not aware of before-hand, and it was interesting to see the way that the things we would learn in class (such as my sociology class or immigration class) could be applied to the daily life in Greece."
Dechen Bhuming Wellesley College
"While I definitely enjoyed the experience, there were limiting factors caused by the pandemic."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot academically, but also personally, about what I want to do with my life in the future, and where I want to live. It was definitely worthwhile."
Margaret Brandes Wellesley College
"My French improved so much over the course of the semester (mostly my speaking / listening abilities), and I loved having the opportunity to explore new cities, do some local (and international) travel, meet other international students at Science Po, connect with my host family, and eat incredible food!"
Charlotte Diamant Wellesley College
"Definitely a great experience for students interested in gaining a more diverse perspective. The challenges along the way are great learning experiences."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about my double identity as a Haitian-American and I gained more of understanding of what my family went through while they grew up in Haiti. I gained more of an appreciation of having a family as I felt I have gotten closer with mine and my host family over shared experiences."
aagg Wellesley College
"100% "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself and I what I need to work on when it comes to professional skills and I learned a lot about a culture that I wasn’t initially familiar with."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about the sights and culture of another country, and also gained a lot of independence. Yes it was worthwhile."
Saniya Dawn Wellesley College
"Learned how to be independent and adapt to a changing environment. Studying abroad is a way to explore who you are and test and improve your capabilities to be flexible in an environment different from the one you are used to. "
A student Wellesley College
"Was worthwhile. made diverse group of friends, had memorable experience"
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to live independently, make new connections, travel abroad, and take classes that I couldn't take at Wellesley"
Anne Clifford Wellesley College
"Living abroad was definitely a meaningful experience "
A student Wellesley College
"I found my study abroad experience extremely worthwhile. As a Political Science major, I enjoyed exploring politics from a different perspective, as well as the opportunity to talk to locals about both American and Scottish politics. Personally, I found that my study abroad experience provided me with much more confidence living..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Italian and took classes that were interesting. I cooked for myself a lot and it does feel more independent than a traditional American college experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"The program taught me a lot and grew my confidence in theatre and in other aspects of my life, but I was in the worst mental state of my life and my program did not value mental health and did not know how to support POC students. Also they had a class called "Experimental Lab" where there were no boundaries, the only rule was "..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about art and living in the moment it was truly the most beautiful experience of my life. "
Marcela Hernandez Wellesley College
