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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.
"confidence, adaptability, experience in living on my own in a foreign country, making friends from other cultures, navigating a completely different educational system, cooking for myself"
Ruby S Wellesley College
"The city/institution were the best for my field. It was not only a good social experience, but also extremely enriching."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed having the opportunity to be in a culturally different environment. I also improved on listening skills in the language and gained more confidence in my speaking."
A student Wellesley College
"My Arabic immensely improved in Egypt since I was able to speak with locals. I also look Egyptian, which definitely forced me to learn it faster."
A student Wellesley College
"I know this is cheesy but going to Japan has been one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in my life. I can't say it will be the same for everyone, but for me it was worth every uphill battle and discouragement. I learned so much about myself, and I feel like I came out of it learning how to love a little better...."
Elizabeth M Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself abroad. It was the second time in my life that I've really had to be independent and on my own and I really enjoyed it. I'm really thankful to have gotten the chance to experience a type of learning that's less stressful than it is at my home institution. As a result I've learned to relax and not str..."
A student Wellesley College
"Given the amount of freedom I had, learning to explore what I'm really curious about and read and write rigorously was valuable. Extracurricular activities and social life were also excellent. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got the chance to travel a lot and experience so much of the Australian culture."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much and I think the design of the program is wonderful. I love the independence, the encouragement of cultural and linguistic immersion, and the ability to generally live as if I were Chilean. I think the program is build on a wonderful foundation but I think a few things could definitely be ..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"becoming more comfortable with my spanish was great, getting to travel to new places was incredible - definitely worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"I found it an incredibly worthwhile experience in terms of personal growth and the ability to navigate a new culture and new people and traveling like I have never had the opportunity to do before. I say that I wouldn't choose this program again because I think I would have liked to be in a program more immersed in French langua..."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile: learnt to put myself in challenging social situations, open up, be myself, make new friends and try different classes outside my comfort zone. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to engage in my surroundings and form my own cultural conceptions. My experience was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"In addition to language skills, I feel that I've gained so much confidence. I had to do so many things (find an apartment, make a budget) which I'd never had to do before."
A student Wellesley College
"A cultural learning experience that I can pull on in many different ways, new international friends that I will remain in touch with, a new perspective on learning, government and our economic system. I definitely think my experience was worthwhile and would highly recommend other students participate in the same program."
Rianna A Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile - I feel like I'm a much more competent and confidant person for having studied abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed travelling the most and living in a city. It was definitely worthwhile for the life experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I became more independent, established a joy to life encouraged by the French lifestyle. "
A student Wellesley College
"Worthwhile for sure. I learned how to cook, how to roll a joint, how to chill out, and how to travel. What more could you ask for?"
A student Wellesley College
"Learned field research skills, discovered that I love working on a research vessel, learned navigation and sailing skills, found that I enjoy living in close quarters in a small community, and learned about the science and policy behind marine conservation in the most hands-on way possible. "
Helena M Wellesley College
"I think I gained a greater sense of independence and self confidence in myself and what I am capable of. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I'm not very good at languages and feel uncomfortable when I don't know what's going on around me. But I did learn that I could get through it."
A student Wellesley College
"i believed this was a very worthwhile experience. Going abroad gives a lot of perspective about the world around you. You will meet so many new people and those interactions will help you grow as a person. "
Avanti P Wellesley College
"I learned some independence, to respect the privileges we are given, and how to just enjoy the world around me. It was definitely worthwhile."
Ashtyn C Wellesley College
