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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 the best year of my life and I wouldn't change anything! The only thing I regret is since I traveled like a tourist, I experienced Europe in a very touristic manner and not necessarily how a student who studied in a full immersion program would have."
Katherine S Wellesley College
"Oxford provided the BEST experience of my academic and social life. My tutorials were challenging, but yet I was still able to find a balance between work and play. I also got to explore ten countries across the European continent, which I otherwise would have found quite costly to do. I made some truly meaningful friendships wi..."
Yaffa F Wellesley College
"I have a better appreciation of valuing family, friends and health more than Americans seem to on a daily basis due to work constraints and stress. I really want to consider TCD as a grad school option, the cultural differences in Dublin in terms of life attitude make it a difficult option to ignore. "
Kayla S Wellesley College
"I became the person I've been wanting to be. It provided me the space to do so."
Jo T Wellesley College
"It made me realize how much I want to travel more and learn about new cultures. It also made to gain more knowledge about Europe and European issues such as immigration. "
Devika W Wellesley College
"I would choose a different program within this university. My overall study abroad experience was worthwhile because of the people I met and the traveling I got to do. The academic experience was poor and hardly an experience at all. I gained a much broader cultural experience from people who I met from other European countrie..."
Victoria P Wellesley College
"I wouldn't change my study abroad experience for the world. It has made me a more open-minded person all the while making me realize that even in a country such as Italy which has been turned into a fantasy-land for many Americans, many problems exist making it a very complex and beautiful country. I have changed my future caree..."
Mariany P Wellesley College
"Yes, undoubtedly the best experience and decision of my life. The memories I have have shaped me indelibly. "
Yoolim K Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was probably the best experience of my entire life. I met some of the most interesting people I have ever met, and saw things and places that I will never see anywhere else in the world. Cape Town is the most beautiful city I have ever been to. I hope to go back as soon as possible."
Sonrisa C Wellesley College
"I gained a new perspective about myself, where am I from, and my current circumstances. I was able to integrate what I learned from my home institution into my academics abroad, and learned some new skills and strategies along the way. I made lifelong friends, and gained a perspective on a possible future life path from my exper..."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile."
Alexandra M Wellesley College
"Absolutely a worthwile education. Maritime politics and environmental impacts mirror that of the world, and the interdisciplinary approach connected all of the dots. I have also made lifelong friends, and great contacts for a career. "
Grace M Wellesley College
"Yes. I gained significant oral language skills, although I find my grammar to be a little lacking. Because I stayed a full year, I've practically fulfilled all the requirements for a secondary Italian major, so I'll be adding that to my first and thereby becoming a double major."
Katherine N Wellesley College
"I loved my time in New Zealand and am so happy that I decided to go there. I experienced a different approach to education and gained a better understanding of geology, different cultures, and life skills. It enforced my love of traveling."
Katharine P Wellesley College
"Gained new language skills, a degree of independence and sufficiency. It was one of the best experiences I've had."
A student Wellesley College
"I could see myself moving here after college, that should say a lot."
Gabriela L Wellesley College
"Was worthwhile. made diverse group of friends, had memorable experience"
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. I loved it. I traveled a lot, made great friends, and enjoyed learning there. It was a great balance of work, play, and travel. "
Amy W Wellesley College
"met a greater variety of types of people than I ever have and experienced a new education system "
Olivia O Wellesley College
"Yes!!!! I learned so much about myself during this year abroad, from my personal learning style to how I actually do like vegetables if they are fresh and locally grown! I also learned so much about French culture and way of life, and I have really learned to slow down and enjoy what I am doing each day. I was also able to remov..."
April Y Wellesley College
"Yes, my program was definitely worthwhile. I gained experience in a very different academic milieu, one that I enjoyed greatly. I plan to go back to the UK to pursue further education, because I have benefited from the more open environment that prevails in its institutions. Discussions were, in my opinion, of more value because..."
Mannat J Wellesley College
"YES! Improved my Spanish, traveled, learned how to problem solve and live on my own, adapt to different living situations, experienced a different university, made great friends in a different country, etc. "
Sarina S Wellesley College
"It was. I learned a lot about myself, most of which are things about myself that I'm not willing to share."
Katherine P Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I accomplished all my goals."
Kiley W Wellesley College
"I had an amazing time at Oxford. I have never been so happy academically, intellectually, or socially. It was one of the best experiences of my life."
Hilary W Wellesley College
