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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 how to be independent and how to live in a big city. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about the world around me as well as a newfound sense of independence. It was completely worthwhile."
Margaret Connelly Wellesley College
"It was amazing, I got to meet great people and travel all over. "
Sitara Sriram Wellesley College
"Learning to be more independent, cooking for myself, navigating a new currency, meeting international friends! All worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the experiences of other students around the world and of life in Spain. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Traveled a lot (dubai airport was very close), joined a lot of cultural groups (Global Day was absolutely amazing), ate some great food, explored a metropolitan side of the Middle East that is often forgotten. "
A student Wellesley College
"It is nice to push myself out of the comfort zone and enroll in an intense conservatory acting training, which I would have never gained if I didn't participate in this program. "
A student Wellesley College
"I made lasting friendships, learned a lot from local students. It was absolutely worthwhile because South Africa is an amazing country. "
Natalia Marques Wellesley College
"It was so worthwhile. I got a very different perspective, not just on America, and living abroad, and the work culture at my home school, but also on myself and what is important to me. As much as Japanese culture excepts conformity, Tokyo as a city somehow forces you to be yourself by finding the pieces of it that make you ha..."
A Wellesley College
"Language and cultural skills"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to live by myself and to embrace a new culture. I definitely think it was worthwhile!"
Faith Rankin Wellesley College
"Throughout study abroad in Melbourne, I was able to experience a completely different but engaging method of academics and teaching while staying in apartment accommodation and managing my expenses for myself, which collectively made this a beneficial and diverting study abroad break from my home college where I learned a lot ab..."
A student Wellesley College
"1. Exposure - working with organizations in Haiti and Indonesia 2. Time for in-depth study and one-on-one tutoring"
A student Wellesley College
"New vocabulary Cultural experiences"
A student Wellesley College
"I had an amazing time! I loved my host family. I made several great friends, both with other people in the program and with Spaniards. I loved the food, the excursions, and the cultural classes. My Spanish has definitely improved and I overall had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this program. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I work in a culture that is much more relaxed. I really enjoyed this time to prioritise different things in my life other than getting good grades. It was definitely worthwhile."
Hannah Yi Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent and to talk to people more confidently in a foreign language -- it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Sarah Boehm Wellesley College
"An enhanced understanding of the Spanish language, and an entirely new comprehension of Spanish culture and way of life, for which I am grateful to have experienced. It was definitely all worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to adapt to a culture very different from my own. I learned how to problem solve when I had difficulty with language. I learned an entirely new set of customs and traditions. "
A student Wellesley College
"I'm not sure yet."
A student Wellesley College
"I did improve my french! Now I can understand most spoken and written french. Also I've improved my writing greatly. I can hold conversations with french people without much difficulty. I still have a long way to go with grammar but I'm happy to have made the progress. I think it was helpful and eye-opening. I was definitely ..."
A Student Wellesley College
"I learned how to cope in an environment without my primary support system. "
A student Wellesley College
"We had lots of traditional Japanese experiences that we definitely would not have had on any other program. For example, we cut rice and wood, got to experience classes with middle schoolers, and went to public baths. It took some effort and was a little nerve wracking at first, but I made lots of friends at well, both locally a..."
A student Wellesley College
"Living in Europe/abroad, meeting people from all over the world, travelling to nearby European destinations, "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent and became more well traveled. It was an amazing experience and I love Copenhagen as a city. Despite it being a program primarily for American uni students, I got to meet people from all over the world. "
A student Wellesley College
