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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.
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A student Wellesley College
"I think I learned a lot about myself and grew so much. Going to a new country, not knowing anyone, not speaking the language and having to figure it out as you go made me such much more confident and eager to integrate. I gained new perspectives having met people from all around the world. I gained life experience, travel expe..."
Gianna A Wellesley College
"You really learn how to fend for yourself. Wellesley is so wonderfully helpful and kind to its students, while SOAS really is not. I had a great time meeting new friends, learning London and traveling Europe. In general, it was a terrific experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about my self and I also became extremely independent. I loved London and hope to live there if the future will allow it. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and although I missed Wellesley dearly, I would strongly encourage everyone to study abroad for at least once semester. "
A student Wellesley College
"I became much more independent, more flexible, more street smart, more mature, and more culturally knowledgeable. I hadn't been able to travel much before this semester, but had always wanted to, and by being in a major global metropolis central to Europe, I had the opportunity to see a lot of beautiful and amazing places on a ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Travel, exposure to new environments"
A student Wellesley College
"A worthwhile experience - from learning french and more about international relations and development to exploring the city and different countries."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to navigate one of the largest cities in the world! TFL is very comprehensive but still, i'm proud. This year taught me a lot about independence and adulthood and i'm grateful for that."
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills improved quite a bit, and I learned so much while living in a country so contrary to the US, and different in mind and spirit from the West and the particular way of living and thinking that I have been used to. It was absolutely worthwhile to finally gain some first-hand insight on the way in which the world ..."
Michelle Hanssen Wellesley College
"- Different schooling system, more independence, less rigorous but gets hard at the end - Great vibe, friendly General course body - Lovely city, can do so much: eat, drink, go out, party, walk around, go to museums, theatres... "
Aida El Kohen Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. Learned about another culture and self-sufficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"Chinese and some cool friends."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live a different lifestyle than I was used to in many ways. I also learned valuable skills in terms of spending money, traveling, and making friends. It was definitely worthwhile."
Aviva Feldman Wellesley College
"I got to live in one of my favorite countries and really experience British life. I saw the greater part of Southern England and went on trips that were academically-interesting, culturally-enriching, entertaining, and even sometimes athletically-challenging (in a good way). I tried many new things, including traveling alone, ta..."
A student Wellesley College
"to learn to be more open and honest in my truth, "
Jenny J Wellesley College
"I've seen so much China and learned so much about its culture. It was the right balance between chill and "yes you're still in school". Honestly the experience is what you make of it."
Rosanne H Wellesley College
"My Spanish did improve, which was the only goal I had for going abroad. Therefore, I would say that it was worthwhile"
Sara D Wellesley College
"I learned how to be comfortable in speaking Korean. I always had trouble getting into a full conversation when I learned back home. I knew what the person was saying, but I always felt like my response needed to be perfect and so I got into the habit of planning what I was gonna say. While in my time here in South Korea, it's he..."
Yesenia Mora Wellesley College
"During my study abroad year, I was able to immerse in the new culture and make many new friends, with whom I was able to make valuable memories. I really liked living in the city of Oxford where I not only enjoyed working in many different libraries and visiting museums but also simply walking around and exploring the city. In t..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the German culture, which also helped me to learn how to live on my own and become more independent. "
A student Wellesley College
"A home? It sounds silly and cheesy, but I could really see myself moving back to Edinburgh in the future. I gained a city, really, and the openness that comes with that - the willingness to try a whole host of new things I would never have done before."
annelle.castillo Wellesley College
"Exposure to a different education system, meeting people from all over the world. It was definitely worthwhile--it expanded my world view and allowed me to travel for the first time in my life"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent and how to live in a big city. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"From being abroad I fully realized that there is more to life than academia and getting a good GPA. I was able to slack off a bit on school and focus on the social aspect of my life more which was a great experience for me. Studying abroad was a great test of my ability to live on my own and take care of myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I have always had a fascination for London, so I was definitely living my dream of living in London. I got to explore the city and also travel in the country. I made several really good friends. I was introduced to a lot of new academic ideas that have definitely impacted my current academic interests. I also really liked the di..."
Manvi Chaudhary Wellesley College
