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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 [email protected].
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 about how differently Hong Kong and China approach AI and technology in general. I also learned more about Hong Kong history and culture. I believe my time abroad was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience in all stages of the filmmaking process while integrating myself into a new environment."
A student Wellesley College
"I think I learned a lot from living outside of the Wellesley bubble for a few months. I love Wellesley, but I'd never lived in a city for any amount of time before studying abroad, and I think especially being in such a large international city was eye-opening. I don't have any grand, philosophical takeaways, but I feel like you..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained confidence and a lot of new friends! I studied my subject deeply and got to see a lot more of Europe. It was definitely worthwhile"
Katelynn E Wellesley College
"I became more independent and adaptable, and gained a broader academic and cultural perspective. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, I’m very glad I studied abroad! I gained a lot of independence and learned a ton of new skills, from cooking and grocery shopping, to navigating local and international transportation. I was also able to take classes not offered at Wellesley which I really enjoyed, despite a general lack of rigor. "
A student Wellesley College
"Very worthwhile!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about psychology and met a lot of people in academia that showed me I also want to pursue something similar in the future. Yes it was worthwhile, I hope to return. "
A student Wellesley College
"Very much so! It was hard at times but it taught me how adaptable I could be."
Nell S Wellesley College
"Economics in depth, yes worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"The program was definitely worthwhile. I had the opportunity to really immerse myself in a language other than English and live in a totally new culture, which was not only an amazing experience but also taught me a lot about myself as a person (and a LOT of German). I really enjoyed the independence of living in a new place and..."
A student Wellesley College
"I had an amazing experience in Bologna! I loved ECCO's tight-knit community and the liveliness of the city. In Bologna, there is always something to do: the energy, the culture, the language, and the people all made for a beautiful experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to travel on a budget and to try new activities. Very worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"Through being abroad, I was able to meet so many more people with different perspectives and gain so many more experiences. I learned a lot from going to different museums all over Europe and I think the best thing I got from this semester was traveling. I think I grew a lot as a person from being abroad so was very worthwhile ..."
Julie H Wellesley College
"the experience was incredible and definitely taught me a lot! i found it surprisingly challenging to adapt to such a large university setting but i learned how to be independent and (most importantly!) to make friends and meet people very intentionally which is a wonderful skill to build. my classes were super interesting (t..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much experience living on my own and providing for myself that I would not have gotten at my home university. I also gained confidence and so many life skills while having the opportunity to leave the country for the first time ever. I think it was worthwhile and I don't think I'll ever forget the experience."
A student Wellesley College
"This year was above and beyond my expectations. From the courses to the people, everything aligned almost perfectly to my taste. I loved the tutorial format and with it the ability to explore topics in depth and increase general knowledge through large amounts of reading. There are so many opportunities to try new things at low ..."
Sophie Y Wellesley College
"Studying at St Andrews was incredible, it is such a beautiful place and I made many lifelong friends"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of confidence, both academically and socially. I learned how to write quickly, how to defend my ideas, and how to converse with experts in my field. I also got to try activities outside of my comfort zone."
A student Wellesley College
"As mentioned previously, I learned a lot about the social systems and culture of Denmark and got to experience the cultures of other countries that I traveled to as well. The teachers I had also were from a variety of countries and had so much knowledge to share, even outside of academics, with their students. I absolutely belie..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained international exposure and time management skills. it was an incredible experience and I am so happy I took the chance and went!"
Emily G Wellesley College
"Definitely helped me develop different learning habits and study harder than ever! I got to explore a lot and see so much art and history! Very grateful to have the experience of studying at such a world class uni and meeting some cool people in the process! Great coffee and food scene - trust me!"
Raaya F Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of confidence in my language skills, especially regarding not being afraid to make mistakes. I also gained insight into Taiwanese history and culture, and met new friends! It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Zoe S Wellesley College
"I learned how to have fun on a budget and take advantage of my time abroad as much as I could."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to travel a ton! From Manchester, it was extremely easy to explore the rest of Europe which I highly recommend. "
A student Wellesley College
