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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 have gained a sense of self-confidence in myself to take ownership of my education and to be self-sufficient financially. London has taught me to be comfortable with myself, which is a trait I will carry with me for the rest of my life. "
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"It was absolutely worthwhile. My Spanish improved immensely and I feel so much more comfortable with it. I also feel more comfortable advocating for myself, given that I had to do it all year in a second language. I made amazing friends, both Chilean and from my program, that I can’t imagine my life without now. It also was so h..."
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"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country!"
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"I gained more confidence in my Spanish speaking skills and I had the chance to explore some really cool areas of Ecuador like the Amazon and the Galapagos."
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"I learned that I like being independent, and that I like learning about foreign cultures and interacting with locals. It was absolutely worthwhile."
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"I learned about how to think globally and a lot about English university culture. I also learned much more about the nuances in English culture, such as contentious political issues, English perspectives on the world, life and the cost of life in England, etc. "
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"I learned about my own confidence, strength, and self-advocacy. I also learned how to navigate a foreign country, meet people, ask for help, and adapt to a new culture. This experience was completely worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. "
A student Wellesley College
"I loved the weekly expeditions to U.N. organizations! It definitely made the semester worthwhile and showed how important Geneva is to the international system. "
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"Learned about Parisian culture, French culinary world. Definitely worthwhile."
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"Better understanding of what I want out of my education, how to advocate for myself"
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"I loved being in Shanghai and experiencing the every day life there. Improved my Chinese a lot, made many friends, and learned so much more by being there than I would have in a classroom."
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"I tried a lot of new things. I learned how to sail and became interested in multiple new topics."
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"Through such an integral immersion into Argentine culture, i also learned about my "
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"I learned a lot about my own ability to be resilient, saw beautiful things like dolphins and bioluminescence, learned to read the weather, learned about sense of place. "
Hannah Wellesley College
"Yes!! It really was a year of adulting, I learnt how to rent and live in a flat, cook for myself, commute to university, budget my expenses, and I got very involved in societies at my University. I think learning to live in a city and manage logistics in a way that allowed me to make the most of my time there was my biggest take..."
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"Gained more fluency in Chinese and narrowed down what I want to do after graduation/where I want to live. Yes. "
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"It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I completed my goal of becoming better at French. However the program made it very difficult to integrate. "
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"I learned a lot about how people pursuing grad school are like, and interesting concepts and classes regarding the subject."
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"I loved living in amsterdam for a year! I feel so lucky to have had this beautiful opportunity. I have learned so much about myself. thank you"
Antonella Fagone Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I handle uncomfortable/not ideal situations"
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"I pursued personal research with a professor there and learned so much about myself and my academic interests. It is helping shape my decisions now as I prepare for grad school. "
Josephine Kim Wellesley College
"I was exposed to a lot and felt as though I was truly living alone. Worthwhile experience. "
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"Yes, it was worthwhile. Learned about the culture and made new American friends. "
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"life and academic knowledge"
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