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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 gained research skills and became a better global citizen and more aware of my environmental impact. "
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"I learned a lot about self sufficiency, budgeting, european culture, and so much more. It was so worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got to travel around the beautiful country of Ireland, and learning to travel by myself was really rewarding. I have wanted to see Ireland my whole life so this was really a dream come true. My classes in Irish history were a great complement to my experience. I also met some amazing people from around the world with whom I ho..."
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"I took Art History classes for my minor that were extremely immersive in a way that surpassed the department at my home institution."
A student Wellesley College
"Gained a better sense of my identity as a diaspora Chinese, met other diaspora Chinese. Was able to retrace my family roots through travel during breaks. Also gained a broader perspective of global issues, since my previous perspectives always were adjacent to whatever was happening in the United States. "
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"I learned more about myself and how to survive in a new city than anything else, but it was a valuable experience."
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"I learned too much to summarize. So much about Greek history, about contemporary Greek issues, and about archaeological methods. Outside of the classroom I learned a lot about budgeting, travelling, living alone, how to communicate with people who speak a different language, and about making the most of your time."
Kalei Oliver Wellesley College
"I learned about environmental science, how living in another country is different from living in the US, and I gained new friends!"
Fiona Harrigian Wellesley College
"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. "
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"the content of my classes helped me narrow down my career goals and interests, so now I feel more hopeful and confident in what I might like to do in the future."
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"I got taste of what it would be like to truely live independently, as I had self-catered housing and school housing was separate from campus in the middle of the city. I gained an international perspective through talking with many of my UK flatmates that was unique from how many things are viewed in the US. I got to travel furt..."
A student Wellesley College
"Worthwhile, learned more about Japanese social culture, especially within a college setting, as well as meeting people organically without the need of the program."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about how to fend for myself more and how to navigate a foreign country on my own. "
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"I learned a great deal about myself and how I relate to the world. However, my study abroad experience was unlike most students at Wellesley because of several tragedies that happened while in Amsterdam and at home involving my family. I am still processing and personally don't feel ready to reflect on what I have learned. I am ..."
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"I learned a lot about myself and what it means to be a black person in western spaces. It was also so great to be in a place where the curriculum is afro centered and the faculty black. It was worth it."
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"I gained traveling confidence, exposure to different cultures, and new language skills! "
Arielle Wons 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."
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"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I had a lot of personal growth, however, I feel a lot of this was due to the level of independence required when constant internet access and language barriers are integral parts of day-to-day life. I was really happy utilizing the bus system and walking around the city a lot. It was very difficult having to go to wi-fi spots to..."
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"I was introduced to a region of the world that I had little to no exposure to, and based on this experience, I will definitely be going back. While the classes weren't as rigorous as they would be in the US, there was so much to see and do outside of that."
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"It was worthwhile and there is no way I could have learned the things I learned in any university experience at home. "
Anani Galindo Wellesley College
"To name a few: * practices in navigating through multicultural environments * friendships * resilience * understanding the complexities of environmental problems in Cambodia through field research * field research techniques, data management and analysis * self-understanding * Khmer culture and ways of life Defi..."
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"I learned so much about myself, how I work under pressure, my strengths in the field of theater and where I need to grow, and I gained so many incredible relationships that I feel so blessed to have. "
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"I gained a lot of personal experience being on my own and traveling and exploring a new city. It was extremely worthwhile. "
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"I became basically fluent in Italian because I would use it everyday with my roommates, business owners, my teachers, and my fellow American students. I also got to eat delicious food, meet some very wonderful people, learn to cook traditional Italian dishes with ECCO's cooking class opportunities, and travel to very beautiful l..."
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