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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 loved living in Spain with my friends who were going through the same immersion process. It was a lot of fun and a good break from Wellesley."
A student Wellesley College
"An enhanced understanding of the Spanish language, and an entirely new comprehension of Spanish culture and way of life, for which I am grateful to have experienced. It was definitely all worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"The UK education is very different from the American education system, but I am happy I did it because it made me more appreciative of my home institution. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent and to talk to people more confidently in a foreign language -- it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Sarah Boehm Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! Doing the reading list made me improve individual learning skills and learned to pull challenging arguments together. Thoroughly analyzing these arguments helped me to better shape my own judgements when discussing these ideas with my tutor."
A student Wellesley College
"This isn't the program for extreme cultural immersion, but it is the program for living in a beautiful city with rich history and plenty to do. I learned a lot about being independent and navigating a place where you don't know the language or customs."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of the size of the world. I gained perspective on the US and myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"good for architecture, very worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. It was challenging to enter an entirely new environment, but I really enjoyed meeting new people, learning to cook for myself, surviving on a budget, and taking classes taught by world-renowned professors. "
A student Wellesley College
"I had the chance to experience what university life at a larger institution would look like! It was also fun to learn British slang, get to know the culture and explore the UK and Europe."
A student Wellesley College
"I improved my Spanish, made wonderful friends, and got to know the Spanish culture in a way I could not have simply from vacationing. It was definitely worth it. "
A student Wellesley College
"-Studied near a lot of NGOs and GOs -Exposure to international relations -Interesting classes on international law and history -Was worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the great diversity of people that you meet. It was exciting to experience a different classroom environment and different college structure. "
A student Wellesley College
"The Slade School of Art is less "school" than training to be a practicing artist in the art world. I learned so much about what that involves and now feel confident to continue an art career after I graduate. London is the best city in the world, in my opinion. The city was beautiful, there was always lots to do and see (not jus..."
Mary Beth K Wellesley College
"Language, it was very worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained lifelong friends and interacted with people from all over the world while I was abroad. "
Vivi J Wellesley College
"language, friends, culture"
A student Wellesley College
"I obviously gained a strong appreciation for the Chilean culture and language, and my ability to meet and connect with people from very different backgrounds from my own was amazing. "
Emily Neel Wellesley College
"A different mindset and an open-mind for different thoughts and cultures. A chance to learn about different people's perspectives and their ties to their culture and origin. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I truly enjoyed my experience abroad. The tutorials that I had were engaging and thought-provoking. I enjoyed having afternoon teas with friends, going to formal halls, and rowing on the river. I was also blessed with the opportunity to travel all over Europe!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be much more independent and also learned how much joy I get from immersing myself in different cultures."
Ariel S Wellesley College
"I improved my language skills, I learned how to be much more independent, and I learned how to navigate an international academic world. It was definitely worthwhile and I am so happy that I chose the "
A student Wellesley College
"-I was given the opportunity to see places and things that I might not have otherwise seen. I traveled to Sweden, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, and Italy. -I also enjoyed about much we stepped out of the classroom and actually got a chance to observe first hand what we had been discussing - eg Urban Design th..."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to be independent in a large city for the first time, gaining confidence as I learned how to maneuver and communicate and explore. Chilean culture exercised my skills of patience and flexibility, making me appreciative of the US university system and many other things. I missed my home and school terribly, but I know I've ..."
Ariana Carter Wellesley College
"I had an absolutely incredible clinical experience. The biochemistry course taught by my home institution professor was incredible. Despite the minor issues (or administration's major issues), I had a fabulous semester. My semester was worthwhile. It confirmed my interest in medicine and put me on the path to medical school. "
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