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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.
"Mostly, I gained wonderful experiences with new people and in terrific places. The travelling was by far the best part, aside from living in London. I had so much fun in London and on trips."
Evelyn T Wellesley College
"My first time leaving the states, Edinburgh was an incredible experience I will never forget. The proximity of Edinburgh to London also allowed easy travel."
A student Wellesley College
"My German improved greatly, I made wonderful friends, and I learned how to assimilate in a new culture."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent in a big city and how to adjust to a new environment. However, there was little integration into the local culture. "
Lily L Wellesley College
"Loved the academic intensity. Didn't always feel really integrated "
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I learned what it is like to cook for myself. I am now comfortable traveling alone. The easier academic schedule allowed me to spend a total of three months traveling through Europe where I met loads of amazing people. I loved my overall experience."
A student Wellesley College
"The classes were very interesting and I gained a new confidence in my French writing ability. "
A student Wellesley College
"I hadn't traveled before so I think it was really great to just be somewhere other than the U.S. and get to know the culture/political climate/way of life. I also was able to travel all over Europe for not very much money, which was awesome."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about cultural standards, specifically targeted toward German culture, but in my personal experience I encounter people from many different cultures because Berlin is an international city. It was worthwhile because through encountering others I learned a lot about myself and my behaviors. "
Lisa V R Wellesley College
"Wellesley is a bubble and it's good to see out of it."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be inspired by my surroundings, how to meet people with similar ideas and how to create no matter where I am. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained language skills, knowledge, and deep connections to a wonderful place. "
A student Wellesley College
"Learned Spanish. Yes. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to take a break and it was good to be taken care of for a change. "
Rocio O Wellesley College
"My french is so much better after this program. I had a great time, academically and socially. "
A student Wellesley College
"I had an amazing experience in Córdoba and with my host family. I learned an enormous amount about myself and my goals and now know exactly what I want in life."
Kelly A Wellesley College
"Oxford is a great place to go for biochemistry. You get much more depth in each subject than you generally get from Wellesley"
A student Wellesley College
"i visited many countries, learned a language I love and got a break from my college"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I'm capable of living in France as an independent "
A student Wellesley College
"While the academics and knowledge are there, I learned the most about myself. The time that I had to be away from home challenged me to become a better person and student and I greatly appreciate the opportunity that this experience gave me. "
A student Wellesley College
"Studying in Edinburgh for the year was the best decision I've made in my college career. I absolutely loved the city, the university, and the people. I learned how to be more independent, from cooking for myself to traveling alone to figuring out how to manage my own coursework and studying. Leaving Edinburgh was incredibly hard..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to become almost completely self sufficient and gained a greater knowledge of the French language and culture. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. "
A student Wellesley College
"The most important idea I learned was that 'foreign' is a relative concept. People all across the world are just like you and have a culture that is interesting and unique."
A student Wellesley College
"I became so much more confident and comfortable with myself, and I gained so much global perspective. This has been an invaluable experience for me."
A student Wellesley College
"I feel like I grew a lot as a person from experiencing the culture and living in a different place. I found the academics and administrative support lacking, and wish I had been more informed going in regarding money and accommodation. That having been said, I am extremely thankful for my personal experience, though I would not ..."
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