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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.
"Despite having problems with the over involvement of the program administrator, I did enjoy my abroad experience. I love Budapest, and how it is centrally located so that you can travel to other countries very easily. I traveled nearly every weekend, but also enjoyed exploring Budapest."
Hollis Rammer Wellesley College
"Yes. As a South Asia Studies and Theatre major I found this program very rewarding. "
Sohini P Wellesley College
"Australia was completely different from what I expected. It was worthwhile to have an experience that was weirdly similar to the US but also very different in unexpected ways."
A student Wellesley College
"This was a great opportunity to experience Paris and travel. The classes are not as vigorous as Wellesley, but the professors are nice and courses are interesting. The best thing about AUP is the location. It is located in the 7th arrondissement, and the apartments are not too far. I was also able to travel a lot and experienced..."
Kathryn G Wellesley College
"I learned a lot more about Community Health and Social Policy and learned a lot more about South Africa. I also learned how to be adaptable and to learn from and engage with new environments. "
A student Wellesley College
"huge gain in language proficiency, international perspective, some travelling experience, being more comfortable out of my comfort zone"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned Czech, more independence, the importance of challenging yourself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience managing my time and resources and meeting people from places I've never been to. It was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to structure my time so that I can pump out a good-quality essay each week, all the while making sure to attend as many events as possible to absorb the local flavor. I loved the social aspect of the experience-- it is quite easy to make friends once you get yourself out there, and there are so many opportunities t..."
Michelle Ma Wellesley College
"I grew so much as a writer and thinker and grew more over the course of a single term at Cambridge than I had in 2 full years at my home institution. "
Hannah Klein Wellesley College
"Life lessons, real world experience, cultural differences "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! I improved tremendously in my French skills and got the chance to immerse myself in the culture. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about Irish culture and history and found my experience to be very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"great"
crysti.wang Wellesley College
"Met such incredible people (mostly all from the UK or Europe). I had the best time and I recommend everyone should go abroad! You learn so much about yourself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I love literature and want to continue studying it, and I became a much better writer & academic"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned for to budget and live by myself. I learned how to be with myself. I learned how to pace myself with life and for the first time since I started college I really felt like I was enjoying my youth. I also, and most importantly, gained a new perspective as an American. As the daughter of first gens I never really identif..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about culture in the UK and Europe, and also made connections with people from different countries worldwide."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed the cultural immersion component and having the ability to travel within Italy."
A student Wellesley College
"It was fine. The class was boring and easy but the cultural excursions were good."
A student Wellesley College
"I found that this program improved my communication skills in any language. Additionally, after this experience I am more independant and comfortable living in new situations than I was before I left. Due to the influence of my experience in strengthening these skills and clarifying my values I would consider my time abroad wort..."
A student Wellesley College
"playing sports with locals "
A student Wellesley College
"Of course! I am still processing everything, so I don't really know what I have learned about myself through this experience yet, but I definitely now have a more in-depth understanding of Korean culture, Korean history, Korean politics, and just the psyche of the Korean people. I understand why the people do what they do or bel..."
Christine L Wellesley College
"I found that I grew as a person in many ways during my experience abroad. Firstly, the courses challenged the way I think and offered an academically rewarding experience. Secondly, having to make friends and interact with peers during a pandemic was difficult, but it encouraged me to put myself out there and be more resilient. ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I connected with Wellesley students, which was great"
A student Wellesley College
