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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.
"being to travel easily around Europe was amazing. Also being able to visit historical tourist attractions that I had heard of/ learned about was very interesting"
Victoria L Wellesley College
"When all is said and done, I wanted to study abroad to improve my French. That goal was accomplished. It was 100% worthwhile as I was able to improve my language skills and learn how to travel independently. This trip abroad improved my confidence and sense of independence. "
A student Wellesley College
"Improved sense of self "
A student Wellesley College
"I think it was worthwhile. I learned more about how I handle stress and unfamiliar challenges, and how your environment definitely affects how you perform in certain areas both academically and personally. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience speaking and writing in French. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the experiences of other students around the world and of life in Spain. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to operate in situations in which I was unsure if myself and my skills. It gave me confidence to attack problems head on despite having limited understanding of the language."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to deal with transitions and changes again like freshman year. "
A student Wellesley College
"The program was stressful at times and my language skills did not progress as much as I had hoped but in the end, I did enjoy my time in Kyoto and made many great friendships. "
A student Wellesley College
"Knowledge of French culture and more fluency with the language"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be content with being alone and become more confident in my ability to live and travel alone"
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad in always worthwhile - whether it was a positive or a negative experience. I learned a lot about myself, I became really interested in international affairs and I improved my French. "
Marisa M Wellesley College
"It was, but could have been better"
lela j Wellesley College
"Experiencing a different academic system (the tutorial system) was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I got the chance to travel to a bunch of different cities in Europe (both through class and for fun). I also got the chance to attend and experience a different university and a new academic environment. "
A student Wellesley College
"My Japanese ability improved, and I took the opportunity to travel and take up photography. However, I definitely missed the challenging and interesting classes back at Wellesley."
Yiling D Wellesley College
"It’s always interesting to be in another country, particularly because it is when I reaches my identity and how I view/and how I’m viewed outside of the American context. "
A student Wellesley College
"That while other cultures may appear to be similar to ours, the people's mentality and hospitality can differ tremendously."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely! London's an amazing city and it's helping me out with some questions about my future."
A student Wellesley College
"The program itself and it's personnel are superb. I just didn't like my too easy courses and didn't "click" with my host family. But it was worthwhile, and the excursions were a great learning experience for me. "
Jacqueline M Wellesley College
"The world is a beautiful place. I learned a lot about geography. I met people from countries I did not know they exist. I learned a lot about different cultures and learned about social issues that affect other parts of the world. I am now more aware of the role that the United States plays in the world and how the decisions tha..."
Monica Naranjo Wellesley College
"I wish I had chosen a culture that is more different from my own. Living in Spain was too comfortable and too easy for me, not enough of a challenge. It was a nice break from Wellesley, but not much of a challenge."
olivia b Wellesley College
"Through my internship I gained an understanding of what I wanted to do for my career, but a lot of the classes were not very intellectually stimulating. Coming from my home university I was used to a certain standard of education, and I didn't feel very challenged or engaged. "
Kathryn Murgolo Wellesley College
"I have never been so aware of my identity as a female because of the strict gender roles, numerous street comments every time you walk down the street, and the way I was treated by male informants during my research process. I learned so much about Islam and the situation in North African countries. I learned so much about m..."
Kelly K Wellesley College
"I did experience what it is that I wanted to - a different US/Canadian university experience, in an urban environment. This program did not provide a life changing experience, but it did enable me to continue my quality education in a different setting - the lovely city of Montreal."
Saba M Wellesley College
