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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 absolutely loved my time at the LSE. I was pushed academically and personally, and I was able to see much more of Europe than I had anticipated. While certain aspects of the LSE's academic system--like its exam-oriented structure--were overwhelming at times, I was able to find the support I needed from other LSE students and f..."
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, confidence and spontaneity- absolutely worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile "
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
"I deeply appreciated the immersive component of our classes: we learned by doing and by being. It was by walking around neighborhoods, meeting with researchers, visiting museums, and carrying out field experiments that I was exposed to a wide range of conversations and concerns on economic/social/environmental sustainability, ra..."
A student Wellesley College
"Language skills, learning about the culture, traveling."
K S Wellesley College
"I gained so much personal growth through this program by being abroad. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything."
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
"I learned about interacting with cultures very different from my own. I also learned that working with the ocean is absolutely something I want to do with the rest of my life."
Emma S Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the values of Danish people and especially how they see the world and themselves in the world. It was completely different from American culture which I was not expecting. It was definitely worth it and an eye opening experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely gave me a taste of what a UK college would have been like for me. It was far too short to fully integrate, however I feel as though I got what I wanted from the program itself. "
Brodie M Wellesley College
"I learned to step outside my comfort zone. It was scary stepping into classrooms with hundreds of French students and not knowing anyone, but I made friends. It was definitely worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"My study abroad experiences was one of the best things I have ever done and it was definitely worthwhile. My French skills improved dramatically, I gained a profound understanding of French culture and the French perspective. I also became a whole lot braver and more confident, definitely more outgoing and ready to say "yes" to ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, I really enjoyed it."
A student 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
"I enjoyed it immensely and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student 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
"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
"I gained confidence in my Spanish and met amazing new friends. I also was given the time to reevaluate what is important to me and find the right balance for my life. Being able to thrive in a country with a different pace, culture, and language was incredibly rewarding for me and gave me motivation to continue getting out of my..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile to study abroad because i got to experience a new culture and travel to new places. "
A student Wellesley College
"Opened my eyes to the different opportunities out there beyond the US. It was a very worthwhile experience. "
A student 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
"Different people do different things in different places, but we are all the same, really. What a phenomenal revelation!"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained the ability to completely navigate a foreign city alone "
Mary Lou F Wellesley College
"good for architecture, very worthwhile"
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