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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.
"For people with no experience with Japan, it's a pretty good program since it forces you to be an active part of Japanese society. However, some academic portions of the program were not very fulfilling, and the administration of these courses was sometimes frustrating (class requirements were not clear, syllabus was not provide..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about French literature and authors that I enjoy reading. This experience was worthwhile but I did not get as much appreciation for the French culture out of it as I had expected."
A student Wellesley College
"I would definitely regret not coming to Japan when I had the chance, so I'm glad I went through with it and spent a semester in Tokyo. At times, I feel like it was an academic waste of a semester, but outside of the academics, I've made a lot of memories that have made it worthwhile. After being in Japan, I feel like its unneces..."
Alicia B Wellesley College
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A student Wellesley College
"In terms of learning German, probably not. This was particularly difficult, despite my best efforts. I did gain a much better understanding of Austrian politics, culture, and history through my study abroad experience. Most of this is the result of my own interest (I read the paper every day, discussed politics with Austrian..."
Megan H Wellesley College
"Life is more interesting. Memories are good to make, and should be prioritized in the US, even when its not as glamorous as traveling to a new country per weekend"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a great deal about myself and how I relate to the world. However, my study abroad experience was unlike most students at Wellesley because of several tragedies that happened while in Amsterdam and at home involving my family. I am still processing and personally don't feel ready to reflect on what I have learned. I am ..."
A student Wellesley College
"it was worthwhile in the sense that i got to spend time in Paris. I just didn't particularly like the type of education I received."
McGraw L Wellesley College
"- gained skills to manage my own affairs"
A student Wellesley College
"I became more independent"
A student Wellesley College
"I did learn a lot through my own efforts and it was worthwhile because I had never lived abroad for a year. But I could have had that on any program or on a gap year with my own money."
Elin N Wellesley College
"It was interesting to experience and learn about the unique Hong Kong culture. But I felt like I was wasting my time in classes because they were nothing compared to the college courses in the US"
A student Wellesley College
"I am glad I studied abroad, but I wish I had picked a program that better suited my needs."
Molly E Wellesley College
"I enjoyed Ireland and the other countries I traveled to. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to take care of myself."
Corrinne Yoder-Mulkey Wellesley College
"I got to see China "
A student Wellesley College
"International perspective "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how much I appreciate the American university system and overall the American way of life. It was a nice semester to hang out and relax, and it certainly made me appreciate what I left back home, but I would not do it again. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile from an academic standpoint, I learned a lot about European economics and improved my independent study skills. The social aspects weren't as colorful as I expected. "
Siwen C Wellesley College
"This program was humbling; though, it became increasingly difficult to connect with my peers on the program because there was an obvious misunderstanding of privilege. However, what made it worthwhile was that I was able to befriend locals from each country and connect with them. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was overall an eye opening experience for someone who has never studied in this continent, and it helped me to understand the world better as a whole. Did I like it? No. But am I glad I got this experience? Yes. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was a different focus on public health that I didn't have. I do not think it is as worthwhile as I wish it could have been."
Idalmis V Wellesley College
"I did learn a lot about British culture during this program. And having Oxford on your resume certainly doesn't hurt. I'm glad I went just to have had the experience of studying in a different country, even though I didn't love it. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile in a sense and not so much in others. I wish I had more support but I think the lack of it was a silver lining because it allowed a lot of time for myself and I really got to know my strengths and capabilities and forced me to confront myself in hard situations. "
Nisrine A Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile - I personally grew and became more confident"
A student Wellesley College
