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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.
"Academic, personal, and above all language growth"
Shweta P Wellesley College
"i believed this was a very worthwhile experience. Going abroad gives a lot of perspective about the world around you. You will meet so many new people and those interactions will help you grow as a person. "
Avanti P Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I had the opportunity to travel, meet other people from vastly different backgrounds, and experience living and studying in an equally different academic culture."
A student Wellesley College
"It was an invaluable experience to take courses that weren't from a US-centric perspective, and to experience living outside the US. I learned so much both in and out of class."
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"From my experience abroad, I learned how to live in a different country and culture, as well as how to learn and study in a new academic environment. I discovered what I like and dislike about academics, which has helped me narrow down what I hope to do in the future. I also made some very close friends, who I will continue to s..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained valuable insight into other cultures, which was very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself in Denmark. My eyes were opened to new career paths and academic interests. It changed my outlook on what I wanted to do and what I thought I needed to do."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a different perspective on politics and culture in the world by working an internship and taking classes with British tutors. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to adapt to a new learning and cultural environment. "
A student Wellesley College
"It sounds very cliche, but I definitely gained independence from this study abroad trip. Going into it I was excited but also very worried that I would feel lonely, being many miles away from my family and really anyone that I knew. I learned that it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be to make friends and put myself o..."
Maura Sticco-Ivins Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture, and even a little about Moroccan culture. I also learned some things about myself and about Wellesley. I have seen a society that is able to function without constant stress, I knew it existed, and I hope to emulate it, but I know it will be even more difficult for my Wellesl..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the cultural differences between Spain and the United States. I think my study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile."
Mariana Hernandez Wellesley College
"My Chinese improved extremely fast. I know that I will certainly work in Shanghai sometime in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about a completely different culture, and how they relate to the US. "
Ale M Wellesley College
"I learned about Denmark's history and culture from the people who know it best and I also learned how to be more independent and confident in myself and my ability to navigate new situations. Studying Abroad was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Jordan S Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I made a lot of friends, gained a lot of educational experience from working in a research lab and taking graduate level courses, and also was exposed to a lot of culture and diversity without traveling far from the university. "
Nathalie R Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I gained a sense of calm and confidence that I didn't have before. Traveling on my own gave me a sense of independence and that I can handle whatever life throws my way. Living with a host family gave me a new appreciation for work/life balance and a determination to maintain it I haven't had before. "
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"- Cultural competency - Fluency - Independence"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that study abroad programs are really catered towards a particular student. I also learned that a lot of Americans are ignorant about global issues regardless of how much they learn inside the classroom. This particular study abroad program really tried to integrate the American students into its culture and I also saw..."
A student Wellesley College
"I leaned about myself as a person what it is that I really enjoy and a stronger sense of independence. I wouldn't change my experience at all."
Liliana Mayorga Wellesley College
"The most valuable thing I learned during my abroad experience was learning to be independent. Navigating a large city on my own and exploring unknown things really helped me learn that. It was definitely worthwhile because not only did I experience living like a Londoner but I also got to visit 7 other major European cities in t..."
Karen C Wellesley College
"Completely worthwhile! I gained a sense of confidence in my own ability to be independent and organize my own travel and trips and budget my own finances like I never have before. "
Rachel S Wellesley College
"Completely! I learned how to be alone in a new country and figure things out for myself. I experienced a new "
A student Wellesley College
"My experiences abroad cannot be sufficiently summarized in just a few paragraphs, but I'll do my best to share the highlights. Edinburgh is such a unique place and is at a pivotal moment politically (with the September 18th Scottish independence referendum coming up). As an American abroad in the UK, I thoroughly enjoyed my time..."
Leigh P Wellesley College
"I learned about the sights and culture of another country, and also gained a lot of independence. Yes it was worthwhile."
Saniya Dawn Wellesley College
