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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.
"gained language skills, confidence, new friends"
Gina Maria F Wellesley College
"I feel like this experience was very worthwhile! It was important to have an HBCU experience to help me combat the imposter syndrome at my home university. Lots of fun! "
A student Wellesley College
"I visited 11 countries and the staff was very helpful."
Lorelei B Wellesley College
"I was able to gain a better sense of how the cultural identity in the new destinations that I visited are intertwined with the shaping of economic and social growth. "
A student Wellesley College
"As a child of migrants, this program explained and uncovered many truths often concealed by our families, institutions, and government while creating a community of trust and support among the student and between the admin. It's truly a life-changing experience, not just for those interested in immigration advocacy but who value..."
Yesenia G Wellesley College
"A different mindset and an open-mind for different thoughts and cultures. A chance to learn about different people's perspectives and their ties to their culture and origin. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience traveling/doing things on my own, I lived on my own and budgeted for groceries and other activities for the first time, I learned a lot about Ireland and its history. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"i gained insight into how the best university in the world works and the kind of people that it accepts"
A student Wellesley College
"I learnt so much about culture from all the people I've met and all the trips I went on!"
Laura d Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent and do almost everything on my own; the ease of transportation makes this much easier than at Wellesley. It was worthwhile, but I really missed my friends that graduated while I was abroad."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be independent in a different country."
Faith C Wellesley College
"Surviving and thriving in a big city. Took challenging and unique courses not offered in many American universities. Learned how to take care of myself in the “real world.”"
A student Wellesley College
"this program prioritizes indigenous knowledge and decolonial methodologies and I got to experience new ways of living and value systems outside of a western context which was extremely valuable."
studentA Wellesley College
"I learned that I am capable of going to a foreign country with a foreign language and surviving (and thriving). This was something I was nervous about, but overall I have learned that it is okay to be uncomfortable. This was a worthwhile experience and I'd tell anyone who was questioning whether to go or not to take the leap and..."
Alina W Wellesley College
"I learned how to be content with being alone and become more confident in my ability to live and travel alone"
A student Wellesley College
"This was my 3rd time in Korea and my longest time and I learned a lot about myself. I definitely gained a deeper sense of independence and learned how to better handle my mental and emotional health. I also learned that I am able to keep up in classes with local students, even though participating in class discussions was a bit ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how I function solo and gained travel knowledge."
A student Wellesley College
"Liberal arts educations are beneficial for soft skills. If there's a hard skill I want to learn, I need to teach myself. I would have had a better, more beneficial/useful curriculum if I had just stayed at Wellesley. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I don't have to change who I am even after I changes environments/countries. I learned that taking risks is a muscle and I am now less afraid to go farther, to ask for help, or try new things. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much in terms of living alone, and taking a big step by myself. I grew so much in terms of independence and taking risks. I definitely think it was worthwhile - if I could go back, I'd do the same thing again!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be flexible, go with the flow, enjoy life, and a lot about the Basque regional conflict!"
Emiliana M Wellesley College
"I got to visit all sorts of incredible places in Italy and Europe, and my Italian skills definitely improved."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained tremendous language skills, many new friends, and lots of connections with intelligent, driven, inspiring people. Absolutely a worthwhile experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained an even stronger sense of independence and learned how/when to advocate for myself in a larger university environment. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. The classes were interesting and filled with new perspectives and events. The country itself is beautiful and easy to explore. "
Hannah P Wellesley College
