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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 experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent academically and to navigate situations I'll likely encounter in graduate school. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was a great breather away from the States and it generally gave me a newer and different perspective on academics and life. "
Kwabea A Wellesley College
"My experience abroad bolstered my confidence in ways I never expected. I had to be completely self-reliant; I had to cook for myself, make my own travel arrangements, navigate a new city and culture, and be willing to ask questions. At home, I'm surrounded by family and friends in a familiar environment; I can easily lean on tho..."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely believe my study abroad experience was worthwhile. When I was initially searching for a program, I knew I wanted to challenge myself and really learn about a topic I am passionate about. I think IHP really enriched my understanding of the world and people and I cannot imagine myself in the future doing something unr..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained the ability to completely navigate a foreign city alone "
Mary Lou F Wellesley College
"I learned that I do not want to go into architecture, but I do want to continue to pursue a career in the creative industry. This was important to know so that I didn't waste my years in grad school pursuing something that I did not want to do! I also learned a lot about Danish/Scandinavian culture. This was really eye-open..."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed it immensely and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worth while. I gained fluency in a language that I had been studying and struggling to master for a long time."
A student Wellesley College
"My time abroad was very worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and also about a different culture. I was able to do fieldwork and clinical work that I would not have ever been able to do in the United States. I met some of the most amazing people and learned so much from them. Also, my Spanish improved which is nice."
A student Wellesley College
"As I previously mentioned, I made some wonderful new friends abroad and had amazing experiences travelling Australia. Melbourne is also a great city filled with delicious food, interesting artwork, and vibrant culture. Participating in the study abroad program at University of Melbourne is absolutely worthwhile. "
Vanessa Kelley Wellesley College
"I gained a different learning module and a different thinking process"
A student Wellesley College
"- Appreciation for how different we all are, and why, but how we are still so similar and can connect despite our differences (: - Aspects of the Danish lifestyle/mentality that make it so different from the US"
A student Wellesley College
"I have learned so much from studying abroad, both classroom and real-world knowledge. It was such an amazing experience that it is difficult to put it into words. It was totally worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"To always come with an open mind and willing to share "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much from my experience doing SEA Semester and it was very worthwhile! I was really pushed out of my comfort zone and gained a lot of confidence through this experience. I knew very little about oceans and nothing about sailing before SEA Semester and I gained a real interest and appreciation of the sea and sailing. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"While abroad, I gained a lot more independence, from having to cook all my own meals to navigating through places I had never been to alone. I also found it valuable to practice finding community in a place where you know no one. I think my time abroad was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"One important thing I gained was independence. I was able to not just survive, but succeed and grow in a country that I had never been to before and all by myself. Not just that, but this independence has also increased my confidence. Because I was able to go abroad and have these amazing experiences, I feel more confident tha..."
A student Wellesley College
"Initially I thought that this would be a difficult experience because I was abroad on an extremely tight budget. However this is one of the best things that could have happened because it forced me to find different ways to become a part of the city. Going to museum, concerts, local parks, hiking, living with a spanish speaking ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I love Denmark. The thought processes and styles of living are deceivingly different. You'd think that the cultures are similar but actually they have such fundamental differences that I learned a TON "
Magdelaine D Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish and European culture and also about myself and I came back a much more independent confident person. It was one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done."
A student Wellesley College
"flexibility, spontaneity, independence, trip-planning, navigating social situations in a second language"
Amelia A Wellesley College
"I became much more fluent in French and learned how to live independently in a different culture. It was very much worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Although I did not particularly like the academic system in the UK, I had an amazing experience living in London and getting the chance to visit other European countries! It was one of the best experiences of my life, and I am so glad that I chose to study abroad here."
A student Wellesley College
"The UK education is very different from the American education system, but I am happy I did it because it made me more appreciative of my home institution. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about the history of Costa Rica's sustainable development and improvements that they and other countries could make in order to further protect the environment while developing their economy. I had an absolutely amazing time traveling all over the country. The best part about this program was being able to go on short ..."
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