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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.
"It was worthwhile, but it was not what I wanted it to be. I'm glad I went, I had a lot of amazing experiences, and I learned how to cope with things that were not terribly favorable, particularly social environments and living arrangements. "
Karena P Wellesley College
"My German really improved over the semester. I also was able to travel around Germany and Europe, meet people from all over the world, and just enjoy daily life in Germany. "
A student Wellesley College
"I grew in my Spanish speaking abilities, stepped out of my comfort zone and got to see new things and places."
A student Wellesley College
"Although I experienced a lot of inconveniences in Geneva, from the housing administration to the Cantonal Population and Migration Office, the program gave me exposure to international organizations and development studies, which I otherwise would not have received. I also learned how to live independently. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile and rewarding, but I did have certain complaints about the program. I was pretty sure of what I wanted to do with my future prior to the program, and the program confirmed my goals. I want to study anthropology at the graduate level, and having field research experience will definitely be an asset ..."
Shannon W Wellesley College
"challenge yourself"
A student Wellesley College
"Firstly, my spanish skills improved a lot. Second, I think it was really great to be able to spend so long in one country (I had considered other programs that included more travel); I feel like I got to know Chile very well. "
A student Wellesley College
"Being abroad has taught me where my comfort zone ends and what circumstances will lead me to step out of it."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I did not want to work in International Development. I was exposed to people who had very different interests and values than my own, which was extremely helpful for clarifying my own goals. It was a worthwhile, though quite challenging and at times stressful, experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the do's and don'ts of being in a different culture, as well as improving my language proficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"I made wonderful friends with the other study abroad students"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to chart my own course and do what made me happy, even if I had to do it alone which I think was a valuable thing to learn."
milk123 Wellesley College
"Because I had little/no support, I became much more independent and assertive. I managed to accidentally stumble upon aspects of the culture and people that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise. That said, it was worthwhile. "
Susan P Wellesley College
"I gained an appreciation for the US"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that you can never be too careful. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. So much cultural exposure and wonderful new people."
A student Wellesley College
"I really liked the experience, but I felt it could have been better"
Emma W Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of independence from living on my own for the first time -- in another country to boot! I got to experience other cultures through travel and met wonderful people that became fast friends. For these reasons alone, it was worth my while."
A student Wellesley College
"I'm really glad I studied abroad but the experience at a French university had made my academic expectations clearer to me."
Cara G Wellesley College
"I significantly improved my speaking and listening skills in Chinese. This is a worthy progress because learning Chinese was one of my main objectives in this study abroad. I also learned many aspects of Chinese cultures and societies through my interactions with my roommates and friends. I realized many distinction between US a..."
Marie W Wellesley College
"I am happy that I studied abroad because I learned a lot about the culture and myself. I feel like I now understand what it feels like to be out of your element and trying to figure everything out. I also feel like I have a better grasp on what multicultural really means. I would recommend study abroad for anyone who wants to..."
Katie S Wellesley College
"My time abroad was definitely worthwhile because I took initiative and traveled a lot. I learned a lot about German culture and was able to improve my German language skills a fair amount."
A student Wellesley College
"Though there were slight challenges, I still believe that my study abroad was completely worthwhile and I do not regret a thing. "
Michaela B Wellesley College
"I think it was worthwhile, but it could've been a lot better. It is definitely what you make of it, but at times I was so bored in Aix with my classes and just day-to-day life. I very much enjoyed being busy and traveling."
Alexandra O Wellesley College
