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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 worth it because I learned more french"
Feven D Wellesley College
"A lot of personal development in terms of exploring alone in a new city and knowing more about my likes/dislikes along with how to advocate those things. "
A student Wellesley College
"Living on my own in a foreign country was an interesting challenge! Being able to visit cool places and historical sites in Scotland was definitely worth it"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live independently and overcome obstacles that come with it. I grew to understand myself more by living in a different culture, no matter how similar it looks on the surface. It was academically challenging and I felt lost at times, however I relied on my new friends and was always able to push through it. "
Anastasia K Wellesley College
"I learned how to improve my time management, networking skills, and involvement in student groups orgs."
Adriana Maria C Wellesley College
"I learned that what I contribute is more social and comedic rather than intellectual and I am totally fine with that. So worthwhile and so much fun. I learned I dont want to live too far from my family, however. I also am now encouraged to learn more languages."
Isabel M Wellesley College
"Completely! I learned how to be alone in a new country and figure things out for myself. I experienced a new "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of independence, an appreciation for architecture and design, travel experience, and plenty of lovely memories. It was 100% worthwhile and i would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can survive as an adult in the real world. I travelled a lot and absolutely loved it. It was really great to learn about a new culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"- Cultural competency - Fluency - Independence"
A student Wellesley College
"I leaned about myself as a person what it is that I really enjoy and a stronger sense of independence. I wouldn't change my experience at all."
Liliana Mayorga Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the cultural differences between Spain and the United States. I think my study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile."
Mariana Hernandez Wellesley College
"My Chinese improved extremely fast. I know that I will certainly work in Shanghai sometime in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to live on my own, meet new people, get out of my comfort zone, how to learn and study in a new system, and make time to have fun"
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I gained a sense of calm and confidence that I didn't have before. Traveling on my own gave me a sense of independence and that I can handle whatever life throws my way. Living with a host family gave me a new appreciation for work/life balance and a determination to maintain it I haven't had before. "
ez094 Wellesley College
"I learned how to be an independent and more critical student."
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
"I learned how to adapt to a new learning and cultural environment. "
A student Wellesley College
"It sounds very cliche, but I definitely gained independence from this study abroad trip. Going into it I was excited but also very worried that I would feel lonely, being many miles away from my family and really anyone that I knew. I learned that it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be to make friends and put myself o..."
Maura Sticco-Ivins Wellesley College
"I gained valuable insight into other cultures, which was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a different perspective on politics and culture in the world by working an internship and taking classes with British tutors. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture, and even a little about Moroccan culture. I also learned some things about myself and about Wellesley. I have seen a society that is able to function without constant stress, I knew it existed, and I hope to emulate it, but I know it will be even more difficult for my Wellesl..."
A student Wellesley College
"My host family will be lifetime friends of mine, I made new Wellesley and Smith friends, my Spanish improved immensely, and I got to spend four months in one of the most beautiful and ancient European cities. The program and university did have its flaws, but not enough to make me regret this experience in any way. I learned to ..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I had the opportunity to travel, meet other people from vastly different backgrounds, and experience living and studying in an equally different academic culture."
A student Wellesley College
