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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.
"Learned a lot about the culture though there were restrictions. Thought it was very worthwhile. "
Jamie Kim Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about living independently and pushing myself out of my comfort zone through new experiences and exploring solo."
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"Not only did my French vastly improve in terms of comprehension and fluency, but I also gained a greater understanding of French, and also European, culture and mindsets. As a studio art major, I was able to see in person many great works of art that I have studied in previous years. Every studio art or art history major should ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I realized how much I appreciate the outdoors."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about marine biology research and different lab techniques. I also learned a ton about sailing and made life-long friends. It was very much worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself and I what I need to work on when it comes to professional skills and I learned a lot about a culture that I wasn’t initially familiar with."
A student Wellesley College
"I made new friends. Though there were some issues with the art history department, I think it was still worth it. "
Florence C Wellesley College
"I had a lot of personal, academic, and professional developments. I learned more about Oaxacan culture, immigration, and politics. This experience was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of life experience. You have to build a whole new network and advocate for yourself in a foreign language to people who may, or may not like you."
A student Wellesley College
"improving my Spanish, getting out of my comfort zone when it comes to socializing, trying new foods. it was so worth it!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned much about Greek history and archaeology, which is not something I have been exposed to in detail before. I also learned about taking care of oneself in a foreign country and learning to live in the moment. This was certainly a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to go out of my comfort zone, the resources that Oxford allows, and the different types of social events offered there vs at my home college."
riya B Wellesley College
"Yes, learning about college education system of a different country and experiencing it was quite fun an adventure for me. "
Dixue Zhang Wellesley College
"I gained experience traveling Europe"
A student Wellesley College
"A lot of independence. I think that it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned different perspectives of quality of life in The Netherlands, the language. It was very worthwhile as I am now considering doing my Masters in The Netherlands and potentially working in the E.U."
A student Wellesley College
"While studying abroad has its own unique challenges like adjusting to a new academic system and learning to be self-sufficient, I made so many memories I will cherish for a long time."
Joni L Wellesley College
"I learned a lot academically, but also personally, about what I want to do with my life in the future, and where I want to live. It was definitely worthwhile."
Margaret Brandes Wellesley College
"Yes… I learned about Ireland and had lots of time to meditate on Ireland"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about the filmmaking process and Czech culture. It was worthwhile for me in the sense that I had a chance to explore an area of the world I likely would not have otherwise and picked up a lot of film experiences."
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"Going from a space where I'm inherently viewed as 'other' to one where I look and am treated no different from your standard Korean citizen was such a mind-boggling experience. On the one hand, my ethnic background allows me to uniquely access Korean culture and be supported through my time here in ways I am almost positive othe..."
Sydney Y Wellesley College
"Grew a lot in terms of learning to be really independent and how to thrive in a completely international city. Was worthwhile, but I felt unsupported initially."
A student Wellesley College
"100% "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to truly manage my own responsibilities and I traveled solo for the first time. Completely worth it."
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"A lot of global experience/language improvement."
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