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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.
"flexibility, spontaneity, independence, trip-planning, navigating social situations in a second language"
Amelia A 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
"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
"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
"I gained some language skills and I feel more comfortable exploring the city and just generally getting by on my own."
Zoe Mitchell Wellesley College
"How to live as an American in a new country by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"to learn to be more open and honest in my truth, "
Jenny J Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and really broke out of my comfort zone. I had never traveled all by myself before and that was such a valuable experience. As a Women's and Gender Studies it was really great learning about society from a different perspective. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I was able to get a professional training which is very important in my life right now. I was also able to travel and see parts of the country and culture that I would never had otherwise. Being on the program made me take risks and allowed me to learn many new things. My language improved as a resu..."
A student Wellesley College
"I traveled around the country, experienced a new university and city, and took interesting classes for my major"
A student Wellesley College
"How to deal with roommates and city life "
Ava Galbraith 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 was able to greatly improve my Spanish proficiency. I learned about a different culture and way of living outside of the US. I learned to live on my own and take risks. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English culture, which I think was worthwhile. I also started a new sport, so that was nice."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much and got to study in courses I never would have been able to take in undergraduate in the US -- such as sustainable finance and impact investing. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was so nice to take a semester studying in a different place. Definitely enjoyed my studies abroad, but also gained an appreciation for my education in the states. Made some amazing friends and am so happy that I decided to go abroad with PRESCHO."
A student Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was more than I could have asked for. I learned to be truly independent and take full control of my academics. I gained a lot of knowledge about a foreign culture, and learned what living outside of the U.S could be like."
Kariely R Wellesley College
"I had an amazing experience studying abroad in London. I met a lot of new people, traveled to a lot of new places, and learned a lot of new things. London is the perfect place to study abroad; there are countless opportunities to explore the city and it's location is optimal for traveling to different countries in the UK and in ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned an incredible amount about living in a foreign country and about connecting with the local population. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned alot about Spanish culture from my host family and my classes. Also, I friendships with Spaniards (and fellow peers in the program) and developed a strong relationship with my host family. I also gained invaluable experiences when traveling to neighboring countries (like the UK, France, Netherlands, and Italy)."
Gloria S Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. Learned about another culture and self-sufficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained confidence in being able to maneuver a foreign city in a different language all by myself. I am proud of becoming so fluent in the language! "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be much more independent and also learned how much joy I get from immersing myself in different cultures."
Ariel S Wellesley College
"good for architecture, very worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Parliamentary systems and UK and Europe in general. "
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