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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 worthwhile because my coursework helped me to hone what I wanted to pursue in my future doctoral study."
A student Wellesley College
"yes! "
Alexindra W Wellesley College
"cultural understanding, it was very worth it"
A student Wellesley College
"Made friends from all around the world who I remain in contact with, got a glimpse of European perspectives (i.e. on world issues) and systems (i.e. education and healthcare). I believe it was worthwhile because I learned a lot about myself and other people!"
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to travel around Europe. Meet new friends. Understand cross-cultural relationships. Eat some good food. "
A student Wellesley College
"I think I learned a lot about myself and grew so much. Going to a new country, not knowing anyone, not speaking the language and having to figure it out as you go made me such much more confident and eager to integrate. I gained new perspectives having met people from all around the world. I gained life experience, travel expe..."
Gianna A Wellesley College
"It was fun!"
Jordan S Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about interacting with people of different age groups and professional backgrounds. I also learned a lot about living by myself"
A student Wellesley College
"Friends, language skills, incredible experiences. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about myself, I learned my growth style, I learned about travel, I learned about interacting with others that were from other countries or colleges from me, I learned about getting out of my comfort zone, I learned about sharing spaces, I learned about just how adventurous and explorative I am, I learned that I LOVE cu..."
Breanna W Wellesley College
"The program was excellent academically and gave me a crash course in living completely independently (which was a bit overwhelming at times but ultimately a good experience). The other students there were fantastic and since it is a graduate program, had often had careers of their own before returning to higher education (though..."
A student Wellesley College
"While studying abroad has its own unique challenges like adjusting to a new academic system and learning to be self-sufficient, I made so many memories I will cherish for a long time."
Joni L Wellesley College
"I learned a lot. I took a really interesting course on AI, Culture, and Society that is not yet offered at Wellesley so that felt worth it. I learned to manage urgent priorities better. I got to spend time outside of traditional study spaces. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of academic research experience, friends, and generally speaking, incredible memories. "
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed being in London, and in a city in general. It taught me a lot about independence and was a nice break from Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"I best part of my experience abroad was the people I got to meet and learn from. "
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved, I made friends, I traveled. It was amazing."
Arabella A Wellesley College
"It was a great experience on living more independently. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned true independence as the insurer of my own well being and explored a culture so different from my own. "
Maya C Wellesley College
"This semester abroad was incredibly valuable to the development of my independence, to find out more about where I belong in the world and what I want to do with my career, to broaden my horizons and perspectives about life and culture, and to experimentally learn about topics I am so interested in. Every student should have the..."
Valentina D Wellesley College
"It was really amazing to be able to experience Barcelona at lower capacity. I feel like I truly got to know the city. yes - very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed living in a different country and seeing how different it was from what I was used to. It showed me the pros and cons of different government/systems."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be patient and relax, working on time management and pacing myself. I also learned a lot about Greek society as a whole in comparison to things in the US, and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. I loved Athens and I didn't want it to end!"
Andrea C Wellesley College
"No"
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