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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.
"Yes yes yes It was worthwhile. I got to learn about London history, I traveled, I understood european lifestyles, met new people. Developed more ideas about myself as well "
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"Gained so many travel experiences and made friends that we would previously not have met in our entire life."
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"Definitely - learned a lot about the language, made connections with people, learned about different points of view."
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"I got to meet a diverse group of people, live in a new country with international students in an apartment, live life in a non-American context, and forced myself out of my comfort zone. "
Vipasana Karkee Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I handle new environments and meeting new people. Through traveling I also learned to understand others better and how to adapt to new situations. The experience was definitely worthwhile, it was incredible to get off campus for a semester and do something new. I know I'll be coming back feel..."
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"I learned the language and culture."
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"I really learned alot more about France and Europe as a whole, especially by interacting with my host family and the locals. "
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"it was incredibly worthwhile and even though it was challenging, I grew and became more resilient as a result. "
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"Absolutely worthwhile. Best year of my life. "
A student Wellesley College
"I think I grew a lot because studying abroad comes with challenges (especially if you are traveling alone or with friends). I have never lived in a big city, much less with so much independence."
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"experienced what a big university is like"
Christine Kneer Wellesley College
"I learned the local culture (although not much different from my own). It was mostly worthwhile."
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"I was able to become more proficient in the language by studying abroad. It was worthwhile because I learned a lot about the Korean culture and food. "
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"I learned how to live in France! Being in Aix taught me the ways of the French (both the good and bad). I got to do a lot of traveling, both in France and around Europe, and gained a second family that I will be staying in touch with. I feel way more confident speaking French. I had to fight for these things but it feels worthwh..."
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"I learned how to take care of myself."
Corrinne Yoder-Mulkey Wellesley College
"I finally felt rested, which I can't ever remember being in my life. It was 100% worthwhile."
Julianna Koury Wellesley College
"I learned how to cook for myself and live in a flat with other people. I also learned how to live in a city and how to make friends at a larger institution. Also, Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I really loved being able to see Arthur's Seat and the castle so often."
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"I definitely got outside my comfort zone in many ways."
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"Humility, some French, multicultural interactions, knowledge about the work of the UN, WTO, WEF, etc."
Jessica Wellesley College
"It was great being able to really be immersed in oxford. The tutorial system was really different, but ended up being very manageable. And I definitely had more fun than I thought I would, and became close with Worcester students. "
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"Learned how hard it is to make a community from strangers. Got a new perspective on being a global citizen. "
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"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience a different way of learning that taught me valuable lessons including time management and organization. "
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"I learned how to be independent! It was my first time living not in a dorm, but an actual apartment, and cooking for myself! Very worthwhile!"
Olivia Holbrook Wellesley College
"I feel really glad that I chose to study somewhere that was not in Western Europe. It gave me so much perspective on the legacy of the Soviet Union and the political environment in Central and Eastern Europe. It was absolutely the best city ever, and every time I traveled elsewhere I felt lucky to return to Prague after because ..."
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