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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 was able to take a course that wasn't available at my home university. I also was able to make many new friends through participating in my host university's rock climbing club."
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"I learned so much about how I operate in a non-Wellesley, non-US setting. It was so valuable for me to have to adapt to a completely different way of life and academic program, especially one with much less structure than I am used to. I found strength in things I could do that I didn't think I could (including completing the lo..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself. I think the experience was worthwhile and I am glad I did it. "
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"I took more challenging courses in areas I hadn't explored before and got to practice some of my French skills. It was certainly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely think that taking time to study in a different country and be surrounded by people who have been raised very differently from you have was a worthwhile experience. Not only was I able to take in more of the world by traveling, but also by learning about my friend's backgrounds and their lives."
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"many friends! i had the best time, it was absolutely worthwhile"
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"I gained a really deep understanding of Greece and saw some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. I went wanting to learn how to become independent and to some degree I gained that but I would say that the bond I formed with my Wellesley group and with professors was definitely a highlight. I gained really good understand..."
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"I learned a lot about navigating a foreign country and exploring different towns. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"I gained a perspective into independent study and graduate school for my major."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how I behave as a student and as a Roomate. I learned about other cultures and classes I enjoy. It was all very worthwhile as I feel like I am coming into the next semester well prepared and that I know myself better! "
A student Wellesley College
"From this program I gained a great sense of autonomy and empowerment in my abilities to be independent. I learned a lot about myself and my personal habits/preferences outside of my life back at home. I also learned the necessity to find a balance work and play, which sounds cliche but is true. With that new sense of independenc..."
Frances Kayser Wellesley College
"I gained important life perspectives! Learned a lot about myself and what I want from life. Really enjoyed meeting and making connections with people all around the world. Definitely worthwhile."
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
"good for architecture, very worthwhile"
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
"How to deal with roommates and city life "
Ava Galbraith Wellesley College
"I traveled around the country, experienced a new university and city, and took interesting classes for my major"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained some language skills and I feel more comfortable exploring the city and just generally getting by on my own."
Zoe Mitchell Wellesley College
"Everybody in the program is on the same boat, don't be shy or sacred, we are all on the same boat. Try to make friends with locals you see everyday. "
Leslie Wellesley College
"the travel was the best part and definitely worthwhile "
Grace Turner Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Italian and took classes that were interesting. I cooked for myself a lot and it does feel more independent than a traditional American college experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was worth while. I learned that I like art history and also that I can always do better than before."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be more independent. I made lots of friends, American, Danish, and other Europeans. I found myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. People often tell me that I seem more mature and more confident now."
A student Wellesley College
"I deeply appreciated the immersive component of our classes: we learned by doing and by being. It was by walking around neighborhoods, meeting with researchers, visiting museums, and carrying out field experiments that I was exposed to a wide range of conversations and concerns on economic/social/environmental sustainability, ra..."
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"I learned a lot about living more independently, in terms of cooking meals for myself more, planning international trips, and time management to make sure I could successfully complete my classes and explore what Copenhagen has to offer. My study abroad experience was definitely worth it"
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