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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.
"More confidence and independence, as well as flexibility when it comes to making plans or adjusting to changes."
Emily Prechtl Wellesley College
"Experienced different educational system. Overall pretty chill and had free time to explore the surrounding areas. It was worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. Learned about the culture and made new American friends. "
A student Wellesley College
"I became more independent and became more connected with my South Asian culture. It was a very rewarding experience and I appreciate all the support I received at FLAME."
A student Wellesley College
"Learning in a different educational system was valuable. I met some amazing people, and a few have become some of my best friends. Traveling was important and wonderful as well. I think dealing with my depression truly alone without the support of Wellesley and my friends was the hardest thing. However, learning from it was trul..."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I’ve grown as a person in terms of living alone and making new friends. I have had new experiences such as joining the American Football team and really putting myself out there. While I also had sone challenging and somewhat negative experiences, I think my experience abroad was worthwhile. I met a bunch of people a..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained confidence from learning to live in a city different and much larger than what I’m used to and got to know myself a bit better from being in a new environment. I also really enjoyed my classes. My experience was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"My language skills improved immensely and I learned how to be adaptable. I now have a second family that I will continue to stay close with for years to come. It was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was very worthwhile. My Spanish and my comfort and fluency in speaking improved in ways that never would have been possible without the immersive experience. I also learned so much from being immersed in the culture and having the incredible opportunity to see many places within Spain, each providing a unique and i..."
A student Wellesley College
"I mainly proved to myself that I can consider higher education opportunities and lab opportunities abroad and I will be able to adjust to new standards expected of me and will be able to do well independently. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained not only academic knowledge from my classes but more significantly for me personally, a lot about different cultures and what life in Europe can look like. It was absolutely worthwhile and I’d consider living in Europe after I graduate. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned alot about myself, I learned alot of independence. I struggled socially alot especially first semester and "
A student Wellesley College
"Three months at CMRS and Oxford, and I learnt - although just a little - about being a scholar, as opposed to being a student. I learnt to be a critical and (relatively) good writer, and to be able to defend my own view any moment. I learnt to be a good friend. It was an exceptional experience. However, I would say that the ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of non-academic living skills that I don't think I would have learned at Wellesley and confidence in such a large environment to fend for myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"Being somewhere entirely different allows you to explore foreign culture and society, but may also force you to examine yourself within the context of these new surroundings. My fall semester, though not with out difficulties, was an experience of linguistic, cultural, and personal growth that I cherish deeply. Though I struggle..."
A student Wellesley College
"I understand ancient Rome so much better now. I never had context for the texts I was reading before, but now I have started to explore material culture and contextualize history with the things I've seen."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live in a new culture and try to speak a new language. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about the ways that US foreign policy has impacted other countries around the world, which made me think proactively about my position in each of the three countries."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to figure things out when you're in an unfamiliar country. Specifically different transportation systems."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I spent a lot of time alone during my time in Geneva which was incredibly important for learning about myself and finding more security in myself. My classes were also informative but I think I learned the most about how to live on my own. "
A student Wellesley College
"Had a good time getting to know the city and people"
Sarah Winshel Wellesley College
"it definitely was!! "
A student Wellesley College
"This experience, despite its occasional personal lows, was worth every second of it. It solidified my desire to become a DP (Director of Photography) and I now have a good understanding of how I can manipulate lights to achieve the look I desire. I now know how to create a soft look through using various diffusions and china bal..."
Cathy Ye Wellesley College
"new insights into policy and international politics, friends, confidence, and yes all worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained practical theater/acting tools not offered at Wellesley that will help me in my future work."
Katherine S Wellesley College
