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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.
"Lots of language learned, how to be assertive, confidence in social situations."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I am capable of striking out on my own and growing comfortable in a new environment. I was able to see that the developing world is not as far out of reach as it seems and I loved the chance to learn about human rights from a non-western perspective. The overall experience was certainly worthwhile. "
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
"again, massive language gains, and definitely cultural knowledge too. a very fun time"
Heather Gluck Wellesley College
"I gained personal insights regarding my own capability and work ethnic. The academic rigor had pushed me to perform above what was thought as my limit."
Jiwon O Wellesley College
"Absolutely. My classes were fun, but what truly made me grow a lot as a person was the people I met in HK."
A student Wellesley College
"I had a wonderful term at UCL! Living in London was fabulous. The activity seems endless; there is always some place to explore, an event to see, and people to spend time with. UCL academics helped me to develop better research skills. Furthermore, I made many great friends through lectures, the residence hall, and general life/..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to navigate a foreign country whilst speaking a foreign language. To add on to that, I learned how to express myself and find myself in a language that I was not comfortable in"
Sophia Eakins Wellesley College
"I learned to be even more open-minded regarding other peoples' political/social views. I learned to embrace new experiences and to speak Spanish more fluently. I gained so many new friends from my experience abroad and learned so much about Spanish history, culture and family life. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely a rewarding experience and I highly recommend it to every student, especially those who have not had the chance to travel a lot. I feel I learned much about myself and the world by immersing in a different culture and meeting people from all over the world. Living in a foreign city has helped me gain a worldly ..."
Lin H Wellesley College
"Absolutely, I learned a lot about myself and how i behave in various situations and my spanish has improved immensely "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about myself and what I can accomplish. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was so worthwhile. I got a very different perspective, not just on America, and living abroad, and the work culture at my home school, but also on myself and what is important to me. As much as Japanese culture excepts conformity, Tokyo as a city somehow forces you to be yourself by finding the pieces of it that make you ha..."
A Wellesley College
"From my experience abroad, I learned how to live in a different country and culture, as well as how to learn and study in a new academic environment. I discovered what I like and dislike about academics, which has helped me narrow down what I hope to do in the future. I also made some very close friends, who I will continue to s..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself in Denmark. My eyes were opened to new career paths and academic interests. It changed my outlook on what I wanted to do and what I thought I needed to do."
A student Wellesley College
"It is nice to push myself out of the comfort zone and enroll in an intense conservatory acting training, which I would have never gained if I didn't participate in this program. "
A student Wellesley College
"Denmark is not paradise. No where in the world is free of systemic inequalities. "
Lizette Wellesley College
"I loved living in London. I loved exploring the city and meeting people from all around the world. "
Fiona Lau Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about a completely different culture, and how they relate to the US. "
Ale M Wellesley College
"I learned about Denmark's history and culture from the people who know it best and I also learned how to be more independent and confident in myself and my ability to navigate new situations. Studying Abroad was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Jordan S Wellesley College
"I learned that study abroad programs are really catered towards a particular student. I also learned that a lot of Americans are ignorant about global issues regardless of how much they learn inside the classroom. This particular study abroad program really tried to integrate the American students into its culture and I also saw..."
A student Wellesley College
"The experience helped me become more open-minded and better at navigating cultural differences. I have also become more responsible and better at taking initiatives. "
A student Wellesley College
"I saw an incredible province at a crossroads of explosion with growing importance as a transportation and shipping hub, dealing with all sorts of problems but taking pride in their environmental grandeur and fantastic food. Also interesting as a whole province renowned for travel for both domestic and international tourists, goe..."
Anna Hunter Wellesley College
"The most valuable thing I learned during my abroad experience was learning to be independent. Navigating a large city on my own and exploring unknown things really helped me learn that. It was definitely worthwhile because not only did I experience living like a Londoner but I also got to visit 7 other major European cities in t..."
Karen C Wellesley College
"Completely worthwhile! I gained a sense of confidence in my own ability to be independent and organize my own travel and trips and budget my own finances like I never have before. "
Rachel S Wellesley College
