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Wellesley College

March 29, 2024

University Information

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.

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12/11/2023 Wellesley Takes Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I learned how to be an independent and more critical student."

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12/11/2023 Rain, Pubs, And Cobblestone University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was definitely worthwhile! I definitely learned how to be more extroverted and how to connect with people from all over the world."

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12/11/2023 Adventures In New Zealand University of Canterbury: Christchurch - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I traveled around the South Island a lot during my study abroad and as a result gained new skills, a deeper understanding about the New Zealand landscape and value of wilderness, and a new sense of independence. Additionally, from classes, a three day trip where I stayed on a marae, and by engaging with locals, I learned a lot a..."

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12/11/2023 A Really Positive Experience! University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I learned a lot academically/writing in a new system, and was able to experience a new culture outside the US. It was definitely worthwhile."

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12/11/2023 Beautiful Time In Barcelona With Cultural Experiences And European Trips. CIEE: Barcelona - Economics and Culture

"I would 100% say it was worthwhile! I gained independence. I traveled completely alone for the first time. "

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11/06/2023 Field Based Learning With Beautiful Sights! The School for Field Studies / SFS: Chile – Climate Studies in Patagonia

"I gained a sense of political and social dimensions of conservation in Chile as well as a real-world sense of geological concepts that we cover in Wellesley classes but don't get the chance to see "

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11/02/2023 A Beautiful City With Unique Highs And Lows Yale-NUS College: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned an incredible amount about living in a foreign country and about connecting with the local population. It was worthwhile."

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10/20/2023 Loved My Time In Copenhagen! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I felt that I had a far better understanding of Denmark's history and culture, and how it differed from the US. As a poli sci major, two of my courses had a lot of learning specifically around Scandinavia, so I don't know how applicable that would be to other majors. DIS reserves Wednesdays for "field studies" and schedules two ..."

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10/02/2023 Time Of My Life! CIEE: Barcelona - Advanced Liberal Arts

"I feel like it was my first time truly learning real life skills and living like a real independent adult. I had to make my own friends outside of school, I got a summer job, I had to cook for myself and budget my money for over six months. It was also just so fun--Barcelona is so fun and relaxed. The pace of life is much more t..."

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09/29/2023 Overall Good Experience! CET Brazil

"I learned a lot about Brazilian culture and the similarities and differences between social justice issues in the United States and in Brazil. "

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09/15/2023 Great Term In Scotland University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I gained great friends and learned a lot about myself in a new environment."

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09/11/2023 An Interesting And Cool Experience American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about French culture, global culture, and about my personal life. I think it was a worthwhile experience and one that I was able to live and learn a lot from."

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09/08/2023 Great! (After Adjustment Period) Bard College: Berlin - Semester or year at Bard College Berlin

"I learned how to live independently and explore a new city on my own. "

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09/07/2023 Life Changing In The Best Ways. Wellesley College: Aix-en-Provence - Wellesley-in-Aix

"I learned that I am much more capable of adventure and thriving on my own than I realized which is always worthwhile. "

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09/04/2023 Unforgettable Parisian Experience American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I loved living in Paris and speaking French. "

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09/03/2023 Language, Music, And Travel University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Not only did I have valuable academic experiences in Edinburgh, but the social and cultural experiences I had, the friends I made, and the connection to Scotland I was able to make were unforgettable. "

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09/02/2023 An Experience To Remember DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I gained a broader world-view after experiencing life outside of the US."

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09/01/2023 Great Time! Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Yes, it was worthwhile. I got a chance to learn more about my major and meet some cool people."

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09/01/2023 Incredible Study Abroad Experience! St Peter's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"I really loved the tutorial system (very small class sizes, discussion-based). Through this structure, I was able to go very in-depth into niche subjects I was interested in. It was an absolutely worthwhile experience "

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08/31/2023 An Unforgettable Experience Abroad Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

"Studying abroad in the United Kingdom during a year of economic and political changes was interesting to say the least - these factors all played a part in my Economics classes, and I was able to gain a firsthand understanding of how monetary and fiscal policy plays out internationally. I also had the unique opportunity to join ..."

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08/31/2023 Happiest Year Of My Life Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP): Oxford - Study Abroad at Oxford University

"Oxford completely transformed my outlook on life. The academics at Oxford are great, but it's the people and the culture that is irreplaceable. I have never clicked with my home institution and its student body. The friend group I developed at Oxford was the first one that I felt I truly belonged in. I feel that my Oxford friend..."

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08/31/2023 Meeting Tokyo CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

"Yes. My language skills are improved; I benefited from being in an academic environment so unlike Wellesley; I established friendships with Japanese students; and I enjoyed living with my gracious host family."

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08/31/2023 Language Immersion Study Abroad. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

"I improved my cultural and language skills, and also gained a greater sense of confidence."

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08/31/2023 Out Of My Comfort Zone, But Worth Every Minute Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

"I mostly learned how to be flexible and adapt to new situations, a super important skill that I will likely use the rest of my life."

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08/30/2023 One For The Books American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The experience taught me how to fully be independent in everyday life and travel"

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