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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 to have an appreciation for people that I never thought I would talk to. The Jacobs community consists of so many different people; I appreciated not only getting have meaningful conversations with the local students, but also other exchange students. Having various conversations with people of differing view points du..."
Monique Montoute Wellesley College
"I saw how other countries function differently from the US, and how social norms differ by country. I got to travel to many countries and meet people from all over the world. From being away for a semester, I also came to appreciate Wellesley and the people at Wellesley more."
Angel Kuo Wellesley College
"I learned about new cultures and improved my language and communication skills."
A student Wellesley College
"I loved learning about Scottish culture through tasting local cuisine, experiencing ceildh dancing, and meeting friends at school. It was definitely worthwhile"
Jocelyn Wellesley College
"I think it was worthwhile. It was nice getting to actually live in a city and learn about it's culture and history and how that is reflected in city life today. "
A student Wellesley College
"I met a lot of interesting people who taught me a lot about their experiences. "
A student Wellesley College
"I became so much more independent, financially conscious, culturally aware, and adventurous. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more confidence in myself with traveling, making friends, and being in new places. Yes, it was worthwhile."
Jacqueline Young Wellesley College
"it was worthwhile just to be away from wellesley for a semester. It was like taking a semester off. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to live in a city and navigate London. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a sense of perspective about my home institution, both in terms of it's relative size, and relative rigor. I learned about Irish politics and concerns among Irish university students, about social movements happening in Ireland right now, and what Guiness should actually taste like. I gained a better sense of myself and..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to navigate a new place on my own. I also learned how to be more independent and plan travels to places I had never been. The experience was definitely worthwhile. "
Gabriella Vesey Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about other cultures and how things are different around the world. I also got to travel Europe and conduct my own neuroscience research. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I appreciated the diversity of both London and LSE as it was a stark contrast from Wellesley (both the town and the university)"
Ilina Mitra Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent and to be a more self-directed learner. With the big lectures and tutorial groups, I learned to stay on top of my schedule and to be more proactive in time management."
A student Wellesley College
"More insight into possible professional careers, what I am capable of."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed living in a different country and learning about the cultural differences. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I gained different perspectives and gained many experiences studying in a large city with many opportunities. "
A student Wellesley College
"As someone who has been an international student for half of her life and so is pretty good at adapting to new environments and culture, I had less of a culture shock and homesickness than what is expected. That being said, Granada was different, new, exciting, and familiar by the end. You're in a way less-stressful environment ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of Italian and felt really immersed & at home in the city by May. Although there were downsides I was overall very happy with my experience."
A student Wellesley College
"Intercultural exchange, definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself and gained context to compare lifestyles I hadn’t experienced before "
A student Wellesley College
"What I loved most about studying abroad is the sense of independence and feeling of adventure I gained. Even before studying abroad, I lived far away from home due to college. But since I was an ocean away, I really had to deal with my own problems like booking plane ticket and hotels and even setting up my own doctors appointme..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about the world and myself through this experience. South Africa is an amazing place to study ecology, as the environments are so biologically diverse. Additionally, the premise of the program, living, working, and traveling throughout the country with 20 individuals was a wonderful opportunity to build a stron..."
A student Wellesley College
"I'm so happy to have had the chance to go abroad and finally put my language skills to the test!"
A student Wellesley College
