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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.
"The main thing I have learned is to not take life seriously. It was worthwhile. "
Edem Kudzi Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed all the traveling I was able to do. "
A student Wellesley College
"Liberal arts educations are beneficial for soft skills. If there's a hard skill I want to learn, I need to teach myself. I would have had a better, more beneficial/useful curriculum if I had just stayed at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"Big question. Woah. It was a good experience to expand my comfort zone, Aix was beautiful, and my French improved so much."
Julia Monaco Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about how to live in a city (from a rural/suburban area). I gained some really close friends, although they are mostly American. I was able to travel a bit which I had not been able to do before studying abroad. I also learned how to take my education into my own hands."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about HK's identity, history, & politics (esp. pertinent today). I also got to travel & experience East Asia, which was absolutely fantastic - it gave me a far richer understanding for Asian affairs & cultures."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself as cheesy as it sounds. I learned about the communities I want to build, what environments work or dont work for me, and I was constantly reminded of why I love Spanish and how it opens up a new worlds for me. I think people would be shock when I say the program was worthwhile even though many people..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile and I don't regret it, I just wish I was aware of the time commitment my program was going to be. "
Emma Burke Wellesley College
"I learned more about the Maori people and their culture which was really really interesting and I think very valuable. I also got a lot of experience in field ecology. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to deal with different and uncomfortable situations and I gained a better understanding of Spanish culture and life. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to spend time in Spain and learn about topics from a different perspective. "
A student Wellesley College
"I saw many different ways of life in Bhutan, learned about environmental politics from a Bhutanese perspective, experienced incredible landscapes and culture, and had an intensive field work experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of academic independence, American Universities felt like they held my hand to a laughable degree after getting used to Sciences Po. At the same time, I am looking forward to returning to such a supportive environment. Having seen the other side, I no longer feel dependent on wonderful teachers and plenty of offic..."
Sofia Xargay Wellesley College
"I learned a lot during field camp but the semester was poorly planned."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English Renaissance art and about British culture"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a comfort with speaking in French throughout the day and cooked a lot more, which brought me a lot of joy. It was worthwhile"
Withney Barthelemy Wellesley College
"Prior to going abroad, I had been nervous about the idea of living on my own next year due to graduating and moving into a place of my own. The experiences gained from spending much of the semester alone allowed me to gain confidence in myself and the knowledge that I will be able to support and care for myself when the time com..."
Hailey McAfee Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of confidence and independence as well as learning Spanish. It was very difficult and challenging, but that is what made it worthwhile. "
Hadley C Wellesley College
"My language proficiency improved immensely and I had a wonderful time getting to know Paris, making friends, and getting a much needed break from campus."
A student Wellesley College
"Ultimately, people can connect well, regardless of their cultural differences. In fact, differences make the relationship more dynamic and interesting."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely became more independent. It was worthwhile because I was able to meet new friends outside of Wellesley and travel a lot. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about a culture entirely different than what I know in the US. I got to meet amazing people and see so much wildlife. These parts were worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was great! I got to travel a lot and my Spanish got a lot better. "
A student Wellesley College
"I loved Oxford, the city and the school. It's an amazing and unique place and Worcester College is a great place to be a student. You will meet many interesting people, even if they are not British students, and you will have a lot of fun. They're a lot better at having a work-life balance at Oxford than they are at Wellesley an..."
A student Wellesley College
"How to be part of foreign place. Yes"
Yoon Ah L Wellesley College
"I learned more about what specifically interests me in my Latin American studies major. Worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
