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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 definitely worth it--I was able to escape our "Wellesley bubble" and gain a bit of perspective. Culture shock is also always a valuable experience. You get to meet a lot of people who think very differently from you, and that can result in some productive conversations."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent and crawl outside my comfort zone. Although I struggled personally during the program, I don believe it was the fault of the system, and so I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to study abroad that have not studied a second language enough for immersion programs. Edinburgh is a fanta..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was more than I could have asked for. I learned to be truly independent and take full control of my academics. I gained a lot of knowledge about a foreign culture, and learned what living outside of the U.S could be like."
Kariely R Wellesley College
"Morocco and Rabat itself are fantastic; please direct-enroll into Mohammad V University if possible."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn in a new place with a new set of professors who had a wide variety of experiences. I made new friends and got to explore the beautiful country of Scotland "
Jillian K Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and came away knowing SO MUCH about hungary it was incredible"
Dharani P Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. Learned the culture of Koreans."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of independence living on my own and met some incredible people. I got a lot of travel experiences I never normally would have had. I learned how to be an aggressive biker. And I learned a lot about what politics looks like in a smaller, homogenous country with a very different histor..."
A student Wellesley College
"As cliched as it is, I learned about myself. Leaving Wellesley pushed me further from my comfort zone than I'd ever been; I gained confidence and pride in my own intellect. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Moira J Wellesley College
"Excellent academics and amazing, friendly people in a beautiful environment. What more could you ask for?"
A student Wellesley College
"It was so nice to take a semester studying in a different place. Definitely enjoyed my studies abroad, but also gained an appreciation for my education in the states. Made some amazing friends and am so happy that I decided to go abroad with PRESCHO."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It was not worthwhile. Administration was slow and I felt unsafe in the area surrounding my dorm (Max Rayne)."
C S Wellesley College
"I loved Cape Town. I learned a lot about issues of race and racism in the transnational perspective. I loved my homestay families, and I had a lot of amazing experiences."
A student Wellesley College
"I learn to appreciate other cultures and mine too. I was able to learn how cultures are different. It was worthwhile because I learned a lot of things. I was also able to analyze how race, social income, and other social factors are in other countries."
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish "
A student Wellesley College
"-exposed to subtle differences in language and culture -insight into a different education system and structure -came away with a different social experience"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was great, I loved France "
Julia H Wellesley College
"I increased my spanish speaking skills and was fully immersed in the Spanish culture. "
Geralle P Wellesley College
"I felt like classes were not very rigorous compared to my home institution, and I missed that a bit. However, I definitely learned interesting things in my abroad classes. "
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worth it and I learned a lot about myself as an American in a foreign country."
Christina H Wellesley College
"I learned that I want to be a filmmaker and that I need to pay attention to my voice and what I want to say. It was good to learn the 3 act structure and a classical style of making a film (and experience some of the misogynistic attitudes prevalent in the film industry). I also had some of the best times of my life. The people ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of adult things, like dealing with banks and pharmacies and government registration agencies. My Spanish improved notably. I was also able to do an internship while abroad which was one of the largest contributors to my learning and enjoyment of the program. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I was able to get a professional training which is very important in my life right now. I was also able to travel and see parts of the country and culture that I would never had otherwise. Being on the program made me take risks and allowed me to learn many new things. My language improved as a resu..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained new perspectives on life and a greater awareness of my surroundings and how social and political issues are deeply rooted in choices made in the past. I also gained a sense of maturity, independence, and a voice. "
Likyelesh A Wellesley College
