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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 confidence and clarity in who I am and what my mission is."
Jasmine Johnston Wellesley College
"I think more than anything I learned academically (who knows if I'll use italian after graduation), I learned how to be self-sufficient. I was removed from family, a familiar setting, and friends. I learned how to be a better communicator (in italian and in general), provide for myself (cooking/cleaning), and I made it through t..."
A student Wellesley College
"I would not trade my time abroad for anything. I had left with the intention of becoming fluent, and for all intents and purposes, I now am. No study abroad program and no foreign country will be perfect, but WIA and France came pretty close. I would love to go back to France again and explore the towns and regions that I was no..."
Rachel O Wellesley College
"yes, i got to work with a great ngo that led me to getting an internship here for the summer. "
Jacqueline M Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned patience. "
Jessica Santero Wellesley College
"It was certainly worthwhile. I learned so much about the three different countries we traveled to and made lifelong friends with the other students on my trip. "
A student Wellesley College
"Without a doubt. I loved it and would cheerfully go back to Spain on the first opportunity."
Kate L Wellesley College
"I am now an independent person. I can make and keep a budget, prioritize my work and fun, make lasting friendships, travel alone, and just generally be a real adult. I even know how to cook now! If you are nervous about having to become an Adult, force yourself to by going abroad! It worked for me, so it'll probably work for..."
A student Wellesley College
"I realized that I am a lot stronger than I thought, and I have a lot to be confident about. I learned that I can be independent, and if all fails, I have a future in baking cookies (which were my comfort food of choice). It was 100% worthwhile, and I would recommend it to anyone."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about life in England and the differences between our educational system. I absolutely loved my time at Mansfield College. Loved how I was able to grow with my friends there. "
Yuet Hei Choi Wellesley College
"DEFINITLEY- LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT THE SPANISH CULTURE AND IT HAS CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE"
KARLA F Wellesley College
"I loved study abroad. It was definitely the best part of my college experience so far, and it has caused me to rethink my future plans. Instead of applying to grad school right away, I am applying to the Peace Corps. "
Abbey H Wellesley College
"very worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"Through such an integral immersion into Argentine culture, i also learned about my "
A student Wellesley College
"Most definitely. I now know that I need to live in a large city full of history. I know what kind of people I want to be friends with in the future. I have friends all over Europe and am much more aware about politics and cultural interplay. "
Sam12 Wellesley College
"I now want to move to London post graduation. "
Alexandra B Wellesley College
"It was amazing overall. There were some bumps and the Spanish program was seriously lacking, but if you take initiative and are interested in the program's focus areas you'll do great. "
Krista D Wellesley College
"I really learned how to step out of my comfort zone and explore a country that is both so similar to my culture in my actual home/parent's native country but different from the overall area I grew up in in the US. I met some of the best people, got to experience so many new things, and really had the best time of my life. It was..."
A student Wellesley College
"This program came at a personal cost but I would without a doubt participate again. I learned so much about the Italian culture and the people in this country that I could not have learned in any course. I also had the opportunity to explore different courses and learn material I would never have taken the time to learn in my bu..."
Dania F Wellesley College
"I learned how to work in a different academic system. I gained a skillset in a different form of learning. I got to go out of my comfort zone, meet new people and make a new set of friends! "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! I experienced a different way of living that will definitely stay with me for the rest of my life. The program also helped me realize more specifically what I'm interested in academically. "
Sarah M Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent and outgoing. It was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Bhutanese society and current issues facing the country from classes, my internship, and local peers. I also learned how to navigate a workplace through my internship. I gained a lot more confidence in myself, self-reliance, and skills related to independent travel."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes"
Lorena M Wellesley College
"I learned that I am much more capable of adventure and thriving on my own than I realized which is always worthwhile. "
Corrine G Wellesley College
