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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.
"definitely; I would love to visit France again and I am still keeping in contact with my friends from Aix"
Stephanie L Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile: I made leaps and bounds in my French abilities (which was my goal for going abroad). However, I didn't really enjoy Aix as a city and would have preferred going somewhere else 2nd semester."
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"I am so glad that I went abroad. Not only did I continue to accomplish my academic goals, I was able to learn how to balance leisure and academics more effectively (which also developed my time management skills). I made a group of incredible friends, and I had the best time learning about many different cultures."
Averi G Wellesley College
"I learned more about the people and the local experience of life in the Middle East, (from anecdotes and friends), that I could not have possibly gained in the US. Also, in terms of the people, I more than once learned about the differences in social interaction and how to adapt to fit it. "
Eliza M Wellesley College
"absolutely. it gave me a new perspective on many aspects of my life."
Katrina S Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed studying in St Andrews; I learned a lot in my classes that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to study at Wellesley, but I found it pretty isolated from the rest of Scotland."
Anna P Wellesley College
"I loved getting to learn about a different culture firsthand. Being able to live in London alone made the program worthwhile. It is such an amazing city, and I loved getting to know it. "
Elizabeth F Wellesley College
"Yes! I learned a lot about myself, education, and Europe in general, and would love to do it all over again!"
Kyla B Wellesley College
"Yes."
Merene B Wellesley College
"I know a lot more about Berlin/German culture and society, which is knowledge that can only be gained by experiencing it firsthand."
A student Wellesley College
"Language, communication skills and how to be independent. "
A student Wellesley College
"Navigating other cultures, exploration"
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. It was different and it was challenging and it wholly changed me. "
Graciela G Wellesley College
"I became a more independent person and am learning how to travel. I enjoyed italy and seeing every aspect of it and I think a year is a the right amount."
Julia V Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about being independent and speaking up for myself, which was definitely useful"
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish skills improved tremendously and I saw/did so many new things. It was incredibly worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live on my own and get out my Wellesley bubble. As well as Japanese culture. Yes it was worthwhile. "
Sophia Vale Wellesley College
"Learned how to be independent and adapt to a changing environment. Studying abroad is a way to explore who you are and test and improve your capabilities to be flexible in an environment different from the one you are used to. "
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"It was just so incredible to have the opportunity to spend a semester away! Aix was great, and we got to learn and experience a lot of new things. "
Amy W Wellesley College
"I got the chance to travel a lot and experience so much of the Australian culture."
A student Wellesley College
"I have gained confidence in what I have to offer in any company"
Yaba A Wellesley College
"You cannot underestimate a study abroad experience. It made me more self sufficient and prouder of what I was capable of doing. It made me more interested in internationalist and languages and being culturally savvy. It changed my future plans in the sense that i'm rethinking doing international politics, and i'm going to stu..."
Suzanne T Wellesley College
"I would definitely say my study-abroad experience was worthwhile. I learned a lot about another culture and way of life. I made friends (both foreign and American) and got to see many things I never would have otherwise. I also gained a deeper appreciation for my ability to communicate in my native language and for my own cultur..."
Kristin L Wellesley College
"Yes! It most certainly was."
Camille H Wellesley College
"Absolutely, I learned what it was like to live in a non-western, Muslim country."
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