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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 biggest thing I learned was how to manage my time. Because assignments are given in supervision and lectures are optional, there is a lot of time on one's hands. So it's really up to the individual to figure out when to do the assigned readings/essays. "
Courtney O Wellesley College
"I learned how to live on my own, cook for myself, make friends in a foreign country, travel on my own and manage my own expenses. This was also especially worthwhile because of all the free access to museums. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself, I conquered a lot of fears, and I realized many things that I was grateful for back home that I had taken for granted."
A student Wellesley College
"What it's like studying under the Oxford education system"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much from the students I met there and I started building a network in Berlin mostly through my internship. Would do it again because of these friendships and connections. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was a valuable experience to study abroad and meet different people. I enjoyed the balance of academics and free time."
A student Wellesley College
"By being exposed to people who don't think so similarly to me, I was challenged to question myself every day: Is there a better career path for me that I haven't considered because it's not popular in the US? Is there a better way to do higher education? Is there a more interesting thing to study for me that isn't offered in the..."
A student Wellesley College
"I had already been to China multiple times, so I didn't really experience the culture shock or feel like I was in "a new world" or anything like that. It was a more interesting and worthwhile experience in terms of personal independence living abroad than cultural immersion/exchange."
A student Wellesley College
"So much. I don't even know where to begin. Totally worthwhile, though it wasn't necessarily the best time for me emotionally to be abroad (my sophomore year was turbulent to say the least). I had a lot of time for self-reflection. "
A student Wellesley College
"worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a broader perspective on a different style of learning and into the British educational system. I learned independence and adaptability. I learned how to teach myself difficult content. From all of this, I have also gained a lot of confidence which I will take with me into future courses and endeavours. I would defin..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile as I gained foreign experience in a country that I did not spend a huge amount of time in before."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of political and social dimensions of conservation in Chile as well as a real-world sense of geological concepts that we cover in Wellesley classes but don't get the chance to see "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and my independence. I would without a doubt say that my abroad experience was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"The Clinical experience I gained and travels made the experience worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new sense of autonomy and really got a chance to see my flaws and work on them. I also gained amazing lifelong friends and I mean that."
Ni'Shele Jackson Wellesley College
"My korean language improved and I was able to experience korean culture first hand."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to function largely on my own without the safety net of my support systems from home and from Wellesley. While certainly worthwhile, my own mental preparation was lacking and detracted from my experience. However, I learned a lot about myself and my priorities. As a result of my study abroad experience, I have beco..."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely learned a lot about how people live in different countries (e.g. food, culture, habits, healthcare systems etc.). I also got to see a lot: I especially liked seeing the art, architecture, and landscapes of different countries. I also gained a lot of experience with planning when I organized travel plans. I also got ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Took a lot from my core course in Graphic Design and got to visit places I never would have gone myself through the program. "
A student Wellesley College
"Was worth it for the traveling. No school will be better than Wellesley's but most will be less work. "
Maxine Hood Wellesley College
"Yes--I learned to live in an unfamiliar major city entirely on my own, and I understand British people/culture a bit better now. "
jamiek Wellesley College
"Yes, it was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the challenges to wildlife management, about local tribes and culture, and got a look into a very different world than in the US. "
A student Wellesley College
"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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