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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 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
"Intellectual maturity was the biggest thing I gained from my year abroad. In addition, it has helped me figure my area of interest for grad school. I'd say it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained friendships and a much deeper insight into an interesting culture. I loved practicing my Spanish and I hope to return to Spain very soon."
A student Wellesley College
"the importance of making and keeping friends, that racism is global, that the us is not perfect in terms of gender equality but some places are far worse, how to have friends who were politically the opposite of me, YES"
A student Wellesley College
"My experience gave me a better sense of what I appreciated about my small college (especially the smaller class sizes). It was also a growing experience in terms of learning about the people and culture, and of course, the ability to experience the natural beauty that is New Zealand!"
Disha Okhai Wellesley College
"I learned so much about myself. How I work in a larger school, a co-ed school for that matter. How much I value the outdoors and what it means to me to be able to apply what I've learned in the classroom to my leisurely hikes."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live independently, navigate a big city, and put myself out there. You are definitely not coddled like you are at Wellesley - you have to rely on yourself. My good time is attributed to the city itself. London is amazing and has so many opportunities for fun around every corner. I can't wait to go back!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about the ways that US foreign policy has impacted other countries around the world, which made me think proactively about my position in each of the three countries."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about new authoritarianism, illiberalism, and populism in Serbia, Austria, and Hungary and how the history of conflict from the Ottomans to WWI and II, to the Yugoslav Wars, all have immense influence on the region to this day, through memory politics, social norms, and more."
A student Wellesley College
"I'd say what I gained the most from the Graduate Institute was the insight I gained from the diverse and supportive atmosphere. The students there truly represent the world and that was super valuable in class. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, confidence and spontaneity- absolutely worthwhile "
A student Wellesley College
"Language, it was very worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned mostly about how to situate myself globally and how to adapt to a different culture, a different sense of humor, and a different mode of conversation, as well as how to manage my time and manage a commute. I absolutely fell in love with Ireland and with Dublin and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to get involved with the culture and greatly improved my language skills."
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
"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
"Extremely worthwhile "
Chloe Tucker Wellesley College
"Language and cultural skills"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of independence and self reliance, different from the one I discovered at Wellesley."
Gauri Gadkari Wellesley College
"I learned lots about French culture and how I interact with cultures that are very different than mine. "
Maria-Alejandra Jaramillo Wellesley College
"It was so worthwhile. I gained a lot of self awareness and knowledge of other cultures and ways of life. And I had such a fun time."
A student Wellesley College
"I made great friends when I was abroad and learned a lot about living in another country. Being abroad was worthwhile, although I do not think the program was necessarily what made it worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about being on my own and being open to new experiences. "
Clara Berger Wellesley College
"Yes. My internship and the Chinese law course made it very worth while. I would not mind working abroad in London."
myco h Wellesley College
"Personally worthwhile (for fun and visits) academically so-so (some classes definitely worthwhile, others the point of showing up was almost just to sign the attendance sheet), German university experience certainly interesting. "
Lina H Wellesley College
