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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 learned how to be emotionally independent, how to live in a city, and how to problem solve on the go."
A student Wellesley College
"Going to Oxford was incredibly worthwhile. I would even go so far as to say it was the best five months of my life. The tutorials were rigorous and engaging, and the one-on-one teaching/learning style was exactly what I craved. The social aspects were far from lacking; I became friends with many local students and American study..."
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"I discovered a city that I would like to live in in the future and enhanced my understanding of Economics by learning in a specialized institution."
A student Wellesley College
"Your study abroad experience is contingent on how adventurous you are. Make an effort to put yourself out there. "
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"I learned a lot of Japanese. I learned how to explore a new city. I learned that I need to push myself to be out of my comfort zone. I learned that if I put my mind to it and study, languages aren't actually difficult."
Imara McMillan Wellesley College
"I think my experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and other ways of thinking. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learning about different cultures and mindsets outside of the United States helped me to gain perspective of what it meant to be a student within my community. Being exposed to such a different environment not only helped me to view myself in an alternative and novel way but also appreciate the uniqueness of my home. "
Julie Kim Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the Spanish culture, improved my Spanish and now I can officially say that I speak three languages. It just feel so great walking down the small narrow street in Madrid and enjoy the city life!"
A student Wellesley College
"A great experience. I am more worldly. I know more about a different culture than my own. . "
A student Wellesley College
"I chose London because I wanted to PROVE to myself that I could make it in a big city, manage a budget, and cook for myself. It taught me a lot about myself, how I socialize, and how I work best, and it really showed me a lot of my weaknesses (which I can now work on). Whereas at Wellesley there's lots of padding in terms of gra..."
A student Wellesley College
"It definitely was worthwhile in that it taught me how to exist in a new place and be adaptable to change. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained filmmaking/production experience which was important to my hopeful future career. I also developed a passion for cooking while fending for myself abroad, and got to see cities that I had only read about or seen in films. A lot of what I gained from this experience abroad was not directly connected with the programme, an..."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, I learned that there are different ways to live."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained many new friends (though mostly other Americans) and I improved my Spanish abilities. I saw so many amazing and beautiful sights and cities. There were ups and downs, as with any experience, but overall I had an amazing time and learned a lot."
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"I learned how to "
A student Wellesley College
"Living on my own and navigating my way around a city, I definitely became more independent and felt more "grown up" by the time I returned to the US. I also discovered a passion for architecture and design -- something the Danes do very well -- and plan to pursue a career in that. "
Sarah Koenig Wellesley College
"This was a great way to improve my language and learn about French culture"
A student Wellesley College
"Firstly, my spanish skills improved a lot. Second, I think it was really great to be able to spend so long in one country (I had considered other programs that included more travel); I feel like I got to know Chile very well. "
A student Wellesley College
"best to know people in oxford before hand, helped a lot!"
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 got to be a part of a different part of the world. I improved my French. I really became more independent and confident in my ability to travel and navigate the world. "
A student Wellesley College
"study abroad is a great experience, regardless of what program you go with. at the end of the day it is what you make out of it!"
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile, just need the right attitude and adaptive personality"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained confidence in my ability to be self-sufficient, navigate foreign places and travel on my own. I was reminded of the things I take for granted. I had the time of my life and will always cherish my time abroad. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained personal lessons. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
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