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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 gained confidence in being able to maneuver a foreign city in a different language all by myself. I am proud of becoming so fluent in the language! "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a better sense of what I want to do with my career. It was completely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"My personal experience going abroad was very worthwhile. However, it was different than the common experience. I spent a lot of time ALONE which was my initial intention. I really wanted to learn a lot about myself."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a huge knowledge of my craft and lasting friends, it was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I had the most amazing time, learned to rely and trust myself, met people who were happy and made me happy, and felt free for the first time in a long time. "
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, architectural academic experience"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about myself and my tendencies and how I live by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"This was the absolute best program and best experience of my life! IES took care of every last detail and so I did not have to worry about anything when I first got there. I have made so many great friends in this program and I so forever thankful for this opportunity. I learned so much about myself and the world around me in a ..."
Alex F Wellesley College
"I learned how to live in a new place without a support network and met a lot of new and interesting people. The program was really interactive and we got to learn and travel a lot. It was really cool learning so much about the Scandinavian perspective from teachers and peers alike. I really, really enjoyed my Urban livability an..."
A student Wellesley College
"Completely worthwhile, one of the best experiences I've ever had. A flexible program in an amazing country "
Leah K Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile, I learned a lot academically and a good amount personally "
A student Wellesley College
"This experience really prompted me to break out of my shell considering that I had no one physically there to guide me or share the same struggle. I am or Mexican descent and I have visited Mexico City before but I was too young to even remember. Even with my Mexican background, I had to renegotiate my identity several times whi..."
Nathalie C Wellesley College
"Scotland's an amazing country. It was extremely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country, as well as valuable traveling skills."
Darya K Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Parliamentary systems and UK and Europe in general. "
A student Wellesley College
"i learned a lot about myself and grew up a lot"
Divya S Wellesley College
"it was worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I made really good friends that I still stay in contact with. It was very worthwhile. I would recommend to all my friends."
A student Wellesley College
"How to travel alone and be more responsible and independent and rely on myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I can handle scary situations on my own. I handled health issues, being stalked and harassed, meeting people in a foreign language, international travel, etc. I'm really proud of myself and it was definitely worthwhile. Study abroad for me wasn't about having the most fun time, it was about gaining life experien..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be much more self-sufficient, and I learned more about British culture, and the international culture and lifestyle of London. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about different cultures, food, and countries. That was worthwhile."
Kai J Wellesley College
"Being abroad is like taking a semester off from Wellesley. VERY WORTHWHILE. Still had to work but no busy work so just studying on your own. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to live as an American in a new country by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
