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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 learned to live in a culture different from my own; I learned how to become more independent and interact with people from different backgrounds"
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"I learned that I love to travel and definitely want to think about moving/working abroad!"
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"The dean of the Moscow Art told us that after our time there, we will think of our lives in two parts: our lives before Moscow and our lives after. He did not lie."
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"I gained a lot of insight into my life and the world around me and how I cope in different situations. "
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"My Chinese improved extremely fast. I know that I will certainly work in Shanghai sometime in the future."
A student Wellesley College
"- Cultural competency - Fluency - Independence"
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"I learned that I can survive as an adult in the real world. I travelled a lot and absolutely loved it. It was really great to learn about a new culture. "
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"A lot of personal development in terms of exploring alone in a new city and knowing more about my likes/dislikes along with how to advocate those things. "
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"I learned that I can thrive anywhere. It was very worthwhile and made me a little bit less scared to graduate."
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"I was able to travel all over Europe and meet a lot of wonderful people while I was in Bremen. It was definitely worthwhile!!"
A student Wellesley College
"how to live independently "
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"I learned how to be independent and problem solve"
A student Wellesley College
"All the cheesy, cliche stuff they say about experiences abroad are true! I gained a newfound love for the Chinese language and culture and people, I made meaningful friendships, and I learned more about myself."
Priscilla Lee Wellesley College
"Exchanging to a historically Black school was great because it exposed me to courses that I otherwise wouldn't be able to experience at my home school."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to learn topics in my major from people who were experts in their fields and get individual attention every week. I was pushed and challenged to be more precise and understand the nuances. I also got to have a lot of fun meeting people and traveling. While there were times where it was difficult, overall, I had a lot of fu..."
A student Wellesley College
"I think I learned valuable lessons about advocating for myself and my needs. The opportunity to go abroad taught me excellent organizational skills. Going abroad was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Maleah Maxie Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about myself, and different European cultures. I can say that I am much more comfortable being alone, travelling alone, and talking to others. "
A student Wellesley College
"Worthwhile for sure; able to see and experience more of the world that would otherwise not have opportunity to in the near future. Take advantage of location and travel. "
Daisy Wellesley College
"I learned to have an appreciation for people that I never thought I would talk to. The Jacobs community consists of so many different people; I appreciated not only getting have meaningful conversations with the local students, but also other exchange students. Having various conversations with people of differing view points du..."
Monique Montoute Wellesley College
"I got to explore Korea and learn so much about the culture. I would definitely go back!"
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"I had an opportunity to meet incredible people, especially because the Stockholm program was so small, and to explore Sweden and Denmark as my homes away from home. It was a very worthwhile experience."
Sarah Legried Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about traveling and had the opportunity to travel to many new places while in Europe! It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned that had I prepared more thoroughly, my first month or so would have probably been easier. But I also knew that I had a learning curve and though it took awhile, once the language clicked, it really felt like I had begun to truly internalize Arabic."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a different perspective on politics and culture in the world by working an internship and taking classes with British tutors. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I gained confidence in my ability to travel alone and in a foreign place. I really came to appreciate my home school and how things are done there after seeing the differences with my host university. "
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