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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.
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about different ways of living. I learned a lot about myself, and how to be more resourceful and patient. I also am much better at adapting and dealing with uncertain situations."
Megan B Wellesley College
"Yes. I am definitely more confident with traveling on my own and dealing with unfamiliar situations. "
Lynn G Wellesley College
"definitely! i learned a new language, and learned hidden life facts that i would need after college graduation"
Takako E Wellesley College
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I am more culturally aware but I didn't have the best academic experience. More importantly, I learned so much about myself and did start to question my academic interests."
Zakiyyah S Wellesley College
"I jumped off waterfalls in Zambia and pet crocodiles in Botswana. I dealt with issues of rape, pregnancy and hate crimes and have come out of the experience a new person. Maybe a bit more jaded, but also a bit wiser about the world. Go on this program if you want to change your life."
Sophie G Wellesley College
"Definitely. My chinese improved so much, as did my understanding of the country."
Sarina T Wellesley College
"It was a very fun experience, made even more fun by undemanding academics."
Kathleen L Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I learned more about myself and what I'm capable of. I'm more confident in so many ways. I achieved a lot of personal growth and I couldn't have asked for more. "
Yushan D Wellesley College
"Yes. I gained so much knowledge by living and adjusting myself to the French culture, along with learning more about art history and French."
Eun K Wellesley College
"The experience was definitely worthwhile. It sparked an interest in traveling and learning about other cultures, introduced me to some amazing people, and helped me improve my language skills. I'm hoping to live abroad again sometime soon!"
Ashley H Wellesley College
"Yes - I learned so much about Spain and the Spanish language and culture while I was there, and I was happy about my semester there."
Wendy D Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved! I think it was a worthwhile opportunity to be more independent. "
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn in a new place with a new set of professors who had a wide variety of experiences. I made new friends and got to explore the beautiful country of Scotland "
Jillian K Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was fundamental in my understanding of the Italian language and culture. It was a worthwhile experience that allowed me to experience a completely different culture and environment than I had been exposed to from a student's point of view. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about international living and about Spanish culture during this semester. I had a great time, and it was absolutely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"This experience was incredibly worthwhile! I learned about other cultures, my own culture, and German culture. Not all learning has to take place in an academic space, and my experience at Jacobs reaffirmed this. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was a remote program because of Covid. I learned a lot in terms of academics but missed out a lot in terms of social life. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was completely worthwhile because I learned more about myself and about learning, but I felt that this was more from personal development from my own initiative than from the academic program itself. After this semester, although I learned much from it, I felt I could have made more use of my time by choosing a program more t..."
A student Wellesley College
"N.B. I said I wouldn't choose the same program not because I hated WIA, but because I was deciding between WIA and Sciences Po Paris and think that Paris might have been a better fit for me. The program was certainly worthwhile, but I felt like I wasted a lot of time. Maybe that's because I get really irritated whenever I fee..."
A student Wellesley College
"I met a lot of different people and I learned a whole different academic system. Set in a unique environment, London provides a lot of opportunity to engage and learn from academics, societies, and cultural events. One of the KEY experiences at the LSE (different from small liberal arts college) is the significant amount of use..."
awells Wellesley College
"No one will "baby" you on this program, so you have to be prepared to take initiative in meeting people. That being said, I really enjoyed that aspect of the program and it allowed me to do a lot that I couldn't have done on many other programs."
Caroline B Wellesley College
"It was a good break from the rigorous academic setting and I got to learn about a different culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"I not only improved my German, but I also improved academic and life skills with the help of this program. I believe both my writing and communication skills have improved, which will help me in Wellesley and beyond. I was also able to explore a new place and meet people who challenged the way I view the world. It was definitely..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was fully worthwhile, I appreciated the focus on my course and the social atmosphere."
A student Wellesley College
