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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.
"I gained a great deal of self growth and language skill. It definitely helped me to confront a lot of my weaker areas."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent and to be a more self-directed learner. With the big lectures and tutorial groups, I learned to stay on top of my schedule and to be more proactive in time management."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed my time traveling and I learned about the world around me."
A student Wellesley College
"Got better at speaking French and more comfortable with speaking to other people "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the international scene of Geneva, while also gaining many experiences of independent living. It was definitely a worthwhile experience for me."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. Russia is the kind of country that, if you give it your all, it will change you forever and keeps making you want to go back."
Amber Qin Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Roman history and archeology that I absolutely would not have otherwise. I've already begun to apply this knowledge to my further studies. I also enjoyed establishing a community of classicists that should last beyond the program."
A student Wellesley College
"I had a lovely time in Edinburgh- it's a beautiful city with a lot available to students. Directly enrolling doesn't provide much structure, so study abroad students really are able to shape their own experience, for better or worse. You have to put yourself out there and join groups you're interested in or your experience will ..."
Emily Johnston Wellesley College
"I got to experience an incredible country and was united with other people as I did it. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, because it gave me 4 months worth of memories I will never forget i also traveled around Europe, which gave me a new perspective on things and taught me a lot about different cultures."
madhu gupta Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and saw just how large the world was beyond my home university. It was absolutely worth while and the friends I made there, I will be in touch with for the rest of my life."
Patricia Chen Wellesley College
"I came back with a new perspective, a lot of cool stories, a lot of people from there that were hard to leave (i.e host family), and just overall amazing memories. "
Yasmin Akhavan Wellesley College
"Was pushed intellectually in one-to-one tutoring sessions. Was able to travel cheaply through Europe during breaks. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to manage my time well and I got to attend cool seminars and events at my host school and at the nearby schools"
A student Wellesley College
"Power dynamics and politics of capital driven food systems. Insights to how our world runs. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent, live alone (more or less), and travel. I would do it again."
A student 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
"It was totally worthwhile. I learned that I am so much tougher than I thought. "
Anne M Wellesley College
"it was worthwhile just to be away from wellesley for a semester. It was like taking a semester off. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to effectively live and work with others in an extremely confined space. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of independence."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so many things it is impossible to write it all here. Mainly I learned about Italian culture, and I also learned a lot of practical skills. I learned how to travel, how to be patient, how to be uncomfortable and love it. I learned a lot about myself, and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world."
Monica Reno Wellesley College
"I became so much more independent, financially conscious, culturally aware, and adventurous. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish skills, and I gained new friends. "
Elvy Yang Wellesley College
"Learned how to adapt to a new culture and way of life, as well as how to survive in a Spanish-speaking country"
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