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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.
"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
"I learned how to live more independently, how to navigate a city on my own, and how to balance work with an active social life. I was able to travel all over Europe and to learn so much about art, theater, and history just by exploring London. I am glad that I chose the LSE program as I was still able to participate in a rigorou..."
A student Wellesley College
"Lots of language progress. But also lots of fun. Also completed a capstone project, and LOTS of travel around China (my favorite part of the whole experience)."
A student Wellesley College
"Attending the University of Cambridge as a study abroad student was an extremely fulfilling experience. I was able to take courses that I would not otherwise have been able to at Wellesley College due to the difference in size of both institutions. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live a different lifestyle than I was used to in many ways. I also learned valuable skills in terms of spending money, traveling, and making friends. It was definitely worthwhile."
Aviva Feldman Wellesley College
"I've seen so much China and learned so much about its culture. It was the right balance between chill and "yes you're still in school". Honestly the experience is what you make of it."
Rosanne H Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Islam, feminism, colonization, and education in the Moroccan context. It was a great experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Oh, it was positively worthwhile and I learned a lot. I gained international experience and some new friends. I learned a lot about a new culture and a little about a lot of other new cultures. I can speak Spanish well now. I'm proud of myself."
Kate C Wellesley College
"- Different schooling system, more independence, less rigorous but gets hard at the end - Great vibe, friendly General course body - Lovely city, can do so much: eat, drink, go out, party, walk around, go to museums, theatres... "
Aida El Kohen Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I was only supposed to go abroad for one semester, but I decided to extend it for the rest of the year. I learned so much about myself and the world around me. If you are on the fence about studying abroad, just go!"
Emily Wellesley College
"My language skills improved quite a bit, and I learned so much while living in a country so contrary to the US, and different in mind and spirit from the West and the particular way of living and thinking that I have been used to. It was absolutely worthwhile to finally gain some first-hand insight on the way in which the world ..."
Michelle Hanssen Wellesley College
"I learned to be far more independent than before -- I was living on my own with other UCL students as flatmates, cooking for myself, figuring out everything... And meeting so many new people from all over the world really helped me develop a global perspective. Some of my classes were really interesting and helped pique new inte..."
A student Wellesley College
"Travel, exposure to new environments"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to navigate one of the largest cities in the world! TFL is very comprehensive but still, i'm proud. This year taught me a lot about independence and adulthood and i'm grateful for that."
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 became much more independent, more flexible, more street smart, more mature, and more culturally knowledgeable. I hadn't been able to travel much before this semester, but had always wanted to, and by being in a major global metropolis central to Europe, I had the opportunity to see a lot of beautiful and amazing places on a ..."
A student 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
"Chinese and some cool friends."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be comfortable in speaking Korean. I always had trouble getting into a full conversation when I learned back home. I knew what the person was saying, but I always felt like my response needed to be perfect and so I got into the habit of planning what I was gonna say. While in my time here in South Korea, it's he..."
Yesenia Mora Wellesley College
"I learned about myself and what I can accomplish. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. I learned so much from mundane things such as cooking for myself, budgeting, shopping, traveling, finances, to making lasting personal relationships, to learning how to take charge of my own education. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Ellie Wellesley College
"I learned to enjoy and appreciate the little things more especially your friendships and the world we live in."
A student Wellesley College
"Totally worthwhile. I grew a lot"
A student Wellesley College
"I climbed to the top of the ship in the middle of beautiful tropical bay. I lived through a hurricane. I was the Junior Watch Officer on a ship in the middle of major squall. I got a ship from point A to a 1km circle in the middle of night and saw a giant asteroid go past. The ocean is amazing. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to truly student independently (i.e., without office hours, student tutors, tons of unstructured time) and take advantage of an institution's resources. "
A student Wellesley College
