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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 learned about the culture and architecture of Denmark, as well surrounding European countries. I also gained many skills in travelling on my own, and getting around the city comfortably. "
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
"Yes it was worthwhile, I learned how to be a lot more flexible and roll with the unknown. I did learn a lot more about modern Ireland. "
Melissa Bruehl Wellesley College
"I gained more confidence in myself with traveling, making friends, and being in new places. Yes, it was worthwhile."
Jacqueline Young Wellesley College
"The main thing was amazing friends from all over the world. I met AMAZING people who I will stay in touch with forever. That's a great feeling.It was so so so worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! I improved tremendously in my French skills and got the chance to immerse myself in the culture. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"Gained a lot of friends and so many academic and work skills. It was certainly worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"Intercultural exchange, definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about England and English culture that I had always wanted to know. It was worth every second. My only regret was that I had to leave. "
Sebrina Stickney Morris Wellesley College
"For me, although I had complaints, it was worthwhile. I had never been abroad before, and I needed to get away from Wellesley for a bit. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live in/navigate a city, learned how to prioritize/set reasonable expectations for myself"
A student Wellesley College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile. I knew it was important to me to improve my French to fluency, and that the best way to do that was to practice it every day by going to France for as long as possible. What I was not prepared for was how I would evolve over this year. I can't say everyone will feel the same way as I do..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to live independently in a new country. I did not have any friends or relatives, so I had to make an effort in finding a community. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was very worthwhile to have an experience very different from that at Wellesley. I feel I learned quite a lot about myself through that, and my perspective somewhat widened. I made good friends and many wonderful memories."
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
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience! I learned a lot about myself and experienced more in one semester than I had hoped I would in my entire college career."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about living independently in an unfamiliar environment and I think I became more resilient and healthy. "
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
"My language improved dramatically, I met some incredible people who have shown me how many different life paths there are, I gained a huge appreciation for Chinese culture, and I visited some places I likely will never travel to again."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that you must take every chance to expose yourself to new environments, different people, and varying circumstances in order to broaden your understanding of the world."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience living in Russia for a full semester was saturated with new information at every turn, and it was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country and I think that that is a very valuable experience."
A student Wellesley College
"some of it was "
A student Wellesley College
"I have learned to study independently, to write quickly, speak about my work with confidence even with people who are far more knowledgable about the topic than I am. To admit when I don't know something, that there is no shame in this, and to look for ways to remedy this, rather than to cover it up. I feel like I have learned s..."
A student Wellesley College
"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent academically and to navigate situations I'll likely encounter in graduate school. "
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