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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 pushed myself academically, harder than Wellesley ever could have done. Socially I didn't have to do much, because work took up all my time. I was quite lonely for a while, but once I found my people I had a couple of wonderful months. It would not have been worth it to me to go for less than the whole year, and I advise al..."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. My language skills definitely improved, but more importantly I learned a lot about daily life and culture in Putin's new, multicultural-ish Russia under sanctions."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to converse in Spanish, I learned how to take the time to enjoy my day more, and I learned how wonderful Spanish culture is."
Shruti T Wellesley College
"Studying outside of an established program meant that I was on my own, more or less. While this was daunting at first, I appreciate how it forced me to step outside of my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile. I loved being a student in London, and felt very connected to the city."
Eloisa C Wellesley College
"I think I gained a new perspective in looking at the world, especially due to study tours and field studies that allows one to think in academic mind sets even in what would be considered a 'fun' experience, or just going on trips with people who have similar academic interest and knowledge really made me happy because I could s..."
A student Wellesley College
"Oxford is a great place to go for biochemistry. You get much more depth in each subject than you generally get from Wellesley"
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile. "
Lucy Z Wellesley College
"The whole experience was great- my language skills improved and I got to immerse myself in Russian culture. It was absolutely worthwhile, and while it wouldn't have been possible academically, I would have liked to do a full year of study in SPB. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to interact with international students and more about the British culture. I loved my experience there and I feel like that I was able to get a lot out of my experience there."
A student Wellesley College
"I reaffirmed my love for Germany, and discovered my love of Berlin!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture and also about myself and I came back a much more independent confident person. It was one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed it immensely and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Different people do different things in different places, but we are all the same, really. What a phenomenal revelation!"
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to experience many different cultures all in one place."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile! Took a break from Wellesley stress, made new friends, improved my French."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. My ability to adapt, make new friends, navigate a foreign country, use public transportation, buy groceries and prepare meals. Book hotels/flights and travel independently. I was so surprised that I had the competencies to do all of these activities. I had no idea that I could liv..."
A student Wellesley College
"Experiencing big cities is essential for learning about architecture and urban planning. I wanted to see what it was like outside my liberal arts school bubble, and the experience was eye-opening! NY/P gave me more of a direction in my final year at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"I became so much more confident and comfortable with myself, and I gained so much global perspective. This has been an invaluable experience for me."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my limits through pushing myself constantly out of my comfort zone. "
A student Wellesley College
"I know this is cheesy but going to Japan has been one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in my life. I can't say it will be the same for everyone, but for me it was worth every uphill battle and discouragement. I learned so much about myself, and I feel like I came out of it learning how to love a little better...."
Elizabeth M Wellesley College
"I learned how to become almost completely self sufficient and gained a greater knowledge of the French language and culture. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained independence, incredible friends, and vastly improved my language fluency, which was my primary goal."
Hannah L Wellesley College
"everything was worth-while. I would go abroad all over again- I absolutely loved it. But I would not do this program again. I would go either with a different program or simply cross-registering with the host university. It was AMAZING"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more confidence in my Spanish speaking skills and in myself as a person because of my time abroad. Living and studying in a country on a continent I had never even visited before for a whole semester was something very scary and exciting for me. I also somehow traveled on my own to another European country. At the end o..."
A student Wellesley College
"In addition to language skills, I feel that I've gained so much confidence. I had to do so many things (find an apartment, make a budget) which I'd never had to do before."
A student Wellesley College
