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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.
"Learned a lot about money management, myself, friendship"
A student Wellesley College
"Met so many new friends and got to travel to places I wouldn't have otherwise "
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad is a great time to get to know the students in your program and to travel to new countries. Take the time to socialize and try to put yourself out there more. "
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was very worthwhile. I felt I got to know ancient & modern Rome inside and out! "
A student Wellesley College
"I tried a lot of new things and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. It taught me to always seek new experiences and be more intentional about the life I want to live."
Efe E Wellesley College
"I learned about the political and economic dynamics of a large country and how cultural and political concerns can be vastly different from those of the US. "
A student Wellesley College
"My teachers were experts in their fields; it was a whole different style of teaching and learning. Very interactive and educational."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to visit a museum and touch actual Roman artefacts!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to travel and budget better. These are two important skills that I think will help me in the long run."
A student Wellesley College
"How to live alone & balance it with school/real-life responsibilities. So much independence and learning to do things myself without relying too much on others."
A student Wellesley College
"Great international experience. Not very rigorous academics."
A student Wellesley College
"i learned more about other cultures and countries ways of life while abroad, figuring out how to navigate differences while there. "
A student Wellesley College
"I got to visit many countries, experience new cultures, meet more people."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much, linguistically and otherwise! I felt very culturally immersed and met so many amazing people. It was also, even though I've been abroad and lived alone before, the time in my life where I've cultivated the most independence."
Leah T Wellesley College
"I learned much about the European clinical psychology career paths. I also was able to visit Vienna during my time there. We learned about logo therapy and we all visited a concentration camp where we learned about the conditions in which many people lived. Connecting that horrible experience with something like logo therapy was..."
Paloma A Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about tropical ecology and the world of conservation. I gained a lot of Spanish skills. I also learned how to hold interviews with people I did not know."
A student Wellesley College
"I can now call Athens a home! My worldview was expanded in the best way, and I have met people that will be in my life forever all thanks to the program."
A student Wellesley College
"This experience was very worthwhile! I gained confidence navigating a difference country on my own, improved my language skills, and did so many things that I would never have been able to if I hadn't studied abroad. I had a great time making new friends and having fun exploring a new place, but I also found learning to manage f..."
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely learned a lot, though I do think I prefer America to England. A lot of the history and politics I learned via being exposed in classes and in public were super interesting in a lot of ways."
A student Wellesley College
"It was fullfilling to experience a completely different culture from your own and still manage to make valuable connections. "
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was a transformative experience that broadened my perspective and strengthened my independence. Living in Denmark and traveling throughout Europe allowed me to engage with diverse cultures, adapt to new environments, and develop a deeper understanding of global issues, making the experience both personally and ac..."
QiQi L Wellesley College
"Learned a lot about Japanese culture and gained a new out look"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained some really great friends from a variety of US universities. I also learned a lot about the Spanish culture and how to navigate differences in social norms."
A student Wellesley College
"I increased my independence and learned about my adaptability. It was 100% worthwhile. Best decision I made at Wellesley. I think it was really important for me to leave and gain new perspectives on my education and the world. It will definitely impact my approach to my final year here. "
A student Wellesley College
"I grew a lot as an individual and in my mental health. I also really enjoyed the classes and their focus on experiential learning, and made incredible friends and teachers."
Mia S Wellesley College
