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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 global perspective on things. Experience how others live and compare/contrast to life at home and in other places. Learn new political systems and ideas and practice a language. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture and also about myself and I came back a much more independent confident person. It was one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed it immensely and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Academic confidence, depth and initiative; enjoying school again; connections with professors and peers; professional development; independence; so much fresh air that it was impossible to not improve my health."
A student Wellesley College
"Different people do different things in different places, but we are all the same, really. What a phenomenal revelation!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to adapt to a new learning and cultural environment. "
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to experience many different cultures all in one place."
A student 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 got to experience life on a tiny island and go to so many regions of the world I never thought I’d go. It was amazing. "
A student Wellesley College
"yes, to step out of my comfort zone"
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile! Took a break from Wellesley stress, made new friends, improved my French."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture and education. As an educator and child rights activist, I will take what I learned and apply it wherever I go."
Alejandra I Escamilla Wellesley College
"Oxford raised my academic abilities in many different ways, and made me realize more about what area of study I wanted to continue in. I would definitely recommend Oxford to anyone looking to challenge themselves further in academia (if this isn't their goal I would not recommend) because each course required many readings (at l..."
A student Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture I was in, about myself, and about the language. I gained new, wonderful relationships and an experience that is very different from what my life is like at Wellesley (which was nice). "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself while I was abroad. My ability to adapt, make new friends, navigate a foreign country, use public transportation, buy groceries and prepare meals. Book hotels/flights and travel independently. I was so surprised that I had the competencies to do all of these activities. I had no idea that I could liv..."
A student Wellesley College
"So worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Experiencing big cities is essential for learning about architecture and urban planning. I wanted to see what it was like outside my liberal arts school bubble, and the experience was eye-opening! NY/P gave me more of a direction in my final year at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I'm more adaptable to different learning situations and more independent."
Lauren17 Wellesley College
"I became so much more confident and comfortable with myself, and I gained so much global perspective. This has been an invaluable experience for me."
A student Wellesley College
"My writing, in particular, improved a lot with the instruction and feedback I got here."
Sarah White Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my limits through pushing myself constantly out of my comfort zone. "
A student Wellesley College
"It sounds very cliche, but I definitely gained independence from this study abroad trip. Going into it I was excited but also very worried that I would feel lonely, being many miles away from my family and really anyone that I knew. I learned that it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be to make friends and put myself o..."
Maura Sticco-Ivins Wellesley College
"I know this is cheesy but going to Japan has been one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in my life. I can't say it will be the same for everyone, but for me it was worth every uphill battle and discouragement. I learned so much about myself, and I feel like I came out of it learning how to love a little better...."
Elizabeth M Wellesley College
"I learned how to become almost completely self sufficient and gained a greater knowledge of the French language and culture. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained independence, incredible friends, and vastly improved my language fluency, which was my primary goal."
Hannah L Wellesley College
