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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 to enjoy and appreciate the little things more especially your friendships and the world we live in."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English Renaissance art and about British culture"
A student Wellesley College
"Good friends "
A student Wellesley College
"Aside from an interesting art class that I would never have taken at Wellesley, I grew in my spirituality and also fell in love, so that's potentially changed the whole trajectory of my life. Totally worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely became more independent. It was worthwhile because I was able to meet new friends outside of Wellesley and travel a lot. "
A student Wellesley College
"I really learned a lot about independence. In some ways, I think the American liberal arts college system limits independence as a trade-off for great support and community. After two years at Wellesley, I wanted to be in a collegial environment that allowed me to chart my own course and manage my own time with more flexibility,..."
Laura Wellesley College
"The program was worthwhile. I learned a lot, but I had to do so independently. I am grateful for the experience as the educational system operates differently from Wellesley's. It was an awesome opportunity to also travel through Europe. "
A student Wellesley College
"I climbed to the top of the ship in the middle of beautiful tropical bay. I lived through a hurricane. I was the Junior Watch Officer on a ship in the middle of major squall. I got a ship from point A to a 1km circle in the middle of night and saw a giant asteroid go past. The ocean is amazing. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of academic independence, American Universities felt like they held my hand to a laughable degree after getting used to Sciences Po. At the same time, I am looking forward to returning to such a supportive environment. Having seen the other side, I no longer feel dependent on wonderful teachers and plenty of offic..."
Sofia Xargay Wellesley College
"The academic system at Oxford is immensely customizable, and I took multiple one-on-one courses with one Computer Science professor who got to know my learning style and pace very well."
Michelle Quin Wellesley College
"the tutorial system was very rigorous and required a lot of critical thinking. It helped me become a sharp thinker and a better writer. "
A student Wellesley College
"So worthwhile. An important break from my home university, and also very developmental for me to be on the otherside of the world."
Nolen Belle Bryant Wellesley College
"I learned more about the Maori people and their culture which was really really interesting and I think very valuable. I also got a lot of experience in field ecology. "
A student Wellesley College
"I loved living in London. I loved exploring the city and meeting people from all around the world. "
Fiona Lau Wellesley College
"My French language skills improved and i learned a great deal about French culture."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about how to be a functional adult- with budgeting, cooking my own meals, traveling, planning trips, and all that, which was a valuable experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that there are no many differences in culture. I also learned that programs not in the US were very rigorous. It was very worthwhile because I loved my time there. "
A student Wellesley College
"The experience was worthwhile and the exchange rate made it an affordable option in comparison to a lot of programs in Europe"
A student Wellesley College
"I became much more independent because I had to budget my expenses for the first time, cook all my own food, and commute by public transit. I developed confidence in my ability to achieve difficult things, such as traveling alone and writing 15 page academic papers in a language I only started learning 2 years prior. Experienc..."
A student Wellesley College
"I think that I gained a lot of confidence from my year abroad that I desperately needed. Living alone for the first time in a huge, kind of unforgiving city made me approach problems in a more confident and methodical way. "
Hannah Preble Wellesley College
"I learned so much especially academic course related and life in general"
Chika Egbuzie Wellesley College
"I expanded my knowledge in my field of studies while being able to travel. It was great being able to explore Europe with LSE's low contact hours."
A student Wellesley College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I got to work in a Spanish hospital and interact with patients in Spanish, which is huge for my future career goals. I also learned how to get out of my comfort zone and meet incredibly interesting people in a short period of time. "
Alexandra Dionne Wellesley College
"I broadened my horizon and experienced a very different kind of university culture, it was very worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I saw an incredible province at a crossroads of explosion with growing importance as a transportation and shipping hub, dealing with all sorts of problems but taking pride in their environmental grandeur and fantastic food. Also interesting as a whole province renowned for travel for both domestic and international tourists, goe..."
Anna Hunter Wellesley College
