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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.
"How to travel on my own"
Erika Kusaka Wellesley College
"The clinical practicum and biochemistry course for pre-meds was the academic highlight of this experience. Wellesley and Jacobs were also rather felxible in allowing certain classes to fulfill distribution requirements, which I appreciated. Though the academics at Jacobs itself was lackluster, the overall experience prevented me..."
A student Wellesley College
"My biggest takeaway from the experience was meeting students from all around the world and learning from students who have very different learning styles. For example, on my developmental economics tutorial, I met a student who had a quantitative approach to solving weekly essay prompts. This contrasted to the qualitative approa..."
A student Wellesley College
"At The University of Edinburgh, I had the opportunity to challenge myself both with unfamiliar subjects such as Cognitive Science with an Introduction to Computer Programming, and with the exposure to a different educational environment and teaching style whilst taking courses in my field of study, such as Accountancy and Soc..."
Ortensia Palmonella Wellesley College
"I realized how academically intensive Wellesley is and I was appreciative for its strong academic support programs."
A student Wellesley College
"It definitely broaden my horizons and increased my confidence"
Hannah Weissman Wellesley College
"I learned to adapt to a new culture by making friendships with local students, having meals with my host family, and listening attentively to the news. "
A student Wellesley College
"I did become better at Japanese but I think I would've had a far more enjoyable experience doing it at another program."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth while. I gained fluency in a language that I had been studying and struggling to master for a long time."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to do a lot of independent research, which was valuable. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about each country that I visited. It was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I grew as a musician, and learned about what I wanted to pursue in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"cultural experience, quality education"
A student Wellesley College
"I loved traveling and the experience of doing that on my own gave me a lot of confidence. I felt so brave and I was able to go out of my comfort zone and do things like sing in Karaoke and just feel like I could do anything. I feel a lot more sure of myself and of course that makes the whole thing worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth discovering the French art, visiting the museums, and getting to speak in French again."
A student Wellesley College
"I got an international experience, especially in a medical context, which I was happy about. It was worthwhile because I'm not sure if I would have had this opportunity otherwise. I do wish that the program had been better fleshed out and that the administration was more supportive"
A student Wellesley College
"Experienced what it was like to live abroad, and would definitely seriously consider returning for an even longer time"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be a more rounded and open minded person that is more willing to improvise in uncomfortable situations. It was so worthwhile, even if only to learn Spanish. "
Michalina Lerska Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and about the way that people interact in difficult situations. "
Alejandra Narvaez Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. The academics is not as intensive as Wellesley, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy the culture and lifestyle abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about racial relations in contexts out side of the US that, although I thought I understood previously, I realized I didn't fully get before. I was given a non-western perspective for the first time and was able to question things that I had blindly accepted before. "
Emilia B Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned about the connections we have with people from different places and how to learn from one another's values. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to survive independently in a bustling city and learned a great deal about the culture. In terms of academics, the program was not very rigorous, professors were difficult to contact, and overall was not enriching, insightful or engaging."
A student Wellesley College
"Totally worthwhile. I grew a lot"
A student Wellesley College
"My writing, in particular, improved a lot with the instruction and feedback I got here."
Sarah White Wellesley College