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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 became more confident in Spanish, I also became more confident in myself. Having to navigate a completely new culture I was in uncomfortable situations that I was able to navigate and I therefore became more confident."
Sofia Z Wellesley College
"I was able to see and experience a lot of different things that I otherwise would not have back at my home university. I was able to make new friends that I still keep in touch with after the program has ended. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I developed my writing skills and got to know London"
Emma N Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Korean culture and I think it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"Knowledge of the language, people, culture, history, places within Korea, tested a lot of delicious food, and so much more. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was really amazing to be able to experience Barcelona at lower capacity. I feel like I truly got to know the city. yes - very worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed living in a different country and seeing how different it was from what I was used to. It showed me the pros and cons of different government/systems."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad in Korea was DEFINITELY worthwhile and I would definitely come back again! I would say that it helped I was interested in Korean pop music before I came to Korea. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to advocated for myself and put myself out there more. I cooked, bettered my time management, furthered my independence, took more risks, and learned more about my personality and how my educational journey would have been different in a UK system. I had a great time and made friends who I will miss dearly and hope to ..."
Caroline E Wellesley College
"I acquired a huge amount of french vocab and grammar and I felt much more comfortable speaking and reading in French. I also learned a lot about the French outlook of the world. it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I enjoyed it"
Carrington P Wellesley College
"Language skills, life-long friendships, and experience with sustainable farming and foodways."
A student Wellesley College
"yes! "
Alexindra W Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"It was a great experience on living more independently. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"-cultural awareness - independence -advocacy for myself and others -time management - French education system - French perspective on international events 100% worth it"
A student Wellesley College
"I think this experience really helped me grow as a person. "
A student Wellesley College
"I met so many new people, tried doubles (!), immersed myself in a new culture, pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and experienced the beauty of Trinidad, Tobago, and Costa Rica."
Marilyn A Wellesley College
"I learned how to conduct field research, even regarding grants and research in a foreign country. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a new found sense of independence and confidence. "
Leslie B Wellesley College
"sort of"
A student Wellesley College
"I think it was worthwhile, just based on the easy transportation system and how safe the city was, I would like to live in Copenhagen again "
A student Wellesley College
"yes! learned a lot about myself and others, had less america-centric classes"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more independence, cooking skills, social skills and knowledge in my field of study. I think it was absolutely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"- I saw places I has never seen before and it was amazing! - I learned to interact with different societies that have different types of social cues and adapt to them. - I developed a better sense of responsibility and financial discipline I think the experience was definitely worthwhile! I wish I would have known more abo..."
Alicia P Wellesley College
