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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.
"Language skills. Yes"
A student Wellesley College
"I loved the independence of my time abroad and also appreciated the ability to really study texts in a rigorous manner. More than anything I loved being able to go on walks. Port Meadow is a favorite. I would also take advantage of the university-wide libraries. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Japanese. I learned how to explore a new city. I learned that I need to push myself to be out of my comfort zone. I learned that if I put my mind to it and study, languages aren't actually difficult."
Imara McMillan Wellesley College
"I gained friendships and a much deeper insight into an interesting culture. I loved practicing my Spanish and I hope to return to Spain very soon."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience gave me a better sense of what I appreciated about my small college (especially the smaller class sizes). It was also a growing experience in terms of learning about the people and culture, and of course, the ability to experience the natural beauty that is New Zealand!"
Disha Okhai Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself. How I work in a larger school, a co-ed school for that matter. How much I value the outdoors and what it means to me to be able to apply what I've learned in the classroom to my leisurely hikes."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live independently, navigate a big city, and put myself out there. You are definitely not coddled like you are at Wellesley - you have to rely on yourself. My good time is attributed to the city itself. London is amazing and has so many opportunities for fun around every corner. I can't wait to go back!"
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, confidence and spontaneity- absolutely worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"Language, it was very worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to get involved with the culture and greatly improved my language skills."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile to study abroad because i got to experience a new culture and travel to new places. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be far more independent than before -- I was living on my own with other UCL students as flatmates, cooking for myself, figuring out everything... And meeting so many new people from all over the world really helped me develop a global perspective. Some of my classes were really interesting and helped pique new inte..."
A student Wellesley College
"Extremely worthwhile "
Chloe Tucker Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of independence and self reliance, different from the one I discovered at Wellesley."
Gauri Gadkari 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
"My French language skills and my knowledge of French cultural attitudes greatly improved."
A student Wellesley College
"The tutorial system on its own is very different from the class system in the US. Under the system, I learned to be an independent learner and improved my communication skills. This experience abroad was definitely worthwhile, wish it were longer."
Vivian Xi Wellesley College
"There were more self-studying at Edinburgh and it made me be more organized with my time. Further I was exposed to various part of Europe which expanded my point of view. "
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
"Good friends "
A student Wellesley College
"I got a sense of confidence and a good sense of self while I was abroad. I realized that I'm tougher than I give myself credit for, and that I know more than what I gave myself credit for. I was able to reevaluate myself and what I was studying in a different setting and more than the just the courses themselves, I was able to r..."
A student Wellesley College
"Really got to travel around the city and country to different sites both through the program/classes and on my own. "
Caroline Wellesley College
"I learned to adapt to a new environment. I also learned how to be more frugal. I learned more about European culture in general as well and was able to travel throughout the continent. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Extremely worthwhile, it was the reason I changed my major from Neuroscience to Economics, and the exposure it gave through the mentoring program and through academics, of what development and international affairs is like in the real world, was unparalleled. "
A student Wellesley College
"My ability in the language improved a lot, and I was able to get most of my points across. "
A student Wellesley College
