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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"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot more confidence in myself. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely learned a lot from the people who were NOT students. Had run-ins with people and personalities I would otherwise never meet. Sometimes it could be frustrating, but in the end, it was incredibly rewarding. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, because it gave me 4 months worth of memories I will never forget i also traveled around Europe, which gave me a new perspective on things and taught me a lot about different cultures."
madhu gupta Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about independence and got to experience living in another country, which I found very valuable. "
A student Wellesley College
"new academic system"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about my double identity as a Haitian-American and I gained more of understanding of what my family went through while they grew up in Haiti. I gained more of an appreciation of having a family as I felt I have gotten closer with mine and my host family over shared experiences."
aagg Wellesley College
"Yes, I gained a lot"
A student Wellesley College
"I spent all of my time working one-on-one with my professors. It was great because it meant that I got to learn about exactly what interested me, as well as hone in on particular writing skills that I felt I lacked. The professors themselves were incredibly learned, interesting and, for the most part, kind. I'm not sure I cou..."
daisydowdall Wellesley College
"My experience abroad was more than worthwhile. I traveled out of the country for the first time. I now feel more internationally cultured and aware. "
A student Wellesley College
"yes"
A student Wellesley College
"I met a lot of new friends from all different backgrounds, and learned a lot from all of them. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile and I don't regret it, I just wish I was aware of the time commitment my program was going to be. "
Emma Burke Wellesley College
"I chose London because I wanted to PROVE to myself that I could make it in a big city, manage a budget, and cook for myself. It taught me a lot about myself, how I socialize, and how I work best, and it really showed me a lot of my weaknesses (which I can now work on). Whereas at Wellesley there's lots of padding in terms of gra..."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned the language, learned the culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was a great experience and I enjoyed being in Europe, so I'm glad I went."
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile. I learned important life skills for post-graduation life and I immersed myself in a very different, special culture that made me feel uncomfortable and alien at first but then I grew to love and appreciate. I also got to travel to 4 other cities in 4 different countries which provided so much global experience a..."
Gabrielle J V Wellesley College
"I loved living in China. The way the program was run was actually the part I was most often dissatisfied with. Studying abroad was definitely a worthwhile experience. My Chinese improved a lot."
A student Wellesley College
"I think it was worth while. I became more independent about my own learning and exploring."
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely learned how to be on my own in terms of living on my own (to an extent), being in a new place, etc. "
l h Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself as a person"
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed travelling the most and living in a city. It was definitely worthwhile for the life experience."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I got exposure to a different style of education, had the opportunity to learn at one of the world's most prestigious universities, and took classes I enjoyed and found interesting. I also was able to travel a good deal, since Oxford learning is so self-directed."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live in/navigate a city, learned how to prioritize/set reasonable expectations for myself"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about English culture and how to travel. I gained a lot of self-awareness and confidence about my ability to live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile to come!"
Elena Najjab Wellesley College
