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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.
"Best five months of my life! During my semester abroad, I became more independent, learned about Scottish culture, and made incredible friends that I'm sure I'll keep for the rest of my life. I fell in love with Scotland and the city of Edinburgh. I also loved traveling around Europe during breaks from school. Still, I was un..."
Allison L Wellesley College
"Studying abroad in Dunedin was definitely worthwhile! I was given the opportunity to explore and have fun without the typical stress of a college student schedule. On several occasions I was given the opportunity to put school aside and play for a week at a time. I grew in ways and learned new things that I typically wouldn't be..."
A student Wellesley College
"I would do it over and over again, I LOVE SCOTLAND, and I loved the long breaks which allowed me to travel. "
Callan R Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Marine Biology and myself. I grew into a stronger scientist and person. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Ellice P Wellesley College
"aside from all the fun I had while in Amsterdam, my experience living there taught me I can adapt to different cultures easily and live independently"
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more knowledge about Greek foods, as well as some of the traditions. "
A student Wellesley College
"Yes! My experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned so much about the language and culture of Italy. I particularly learned a lot about art history, as I go to to visit many museums and historic sites."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned more about the Chinese language and culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I felt a higher level of confidence not only in my language ability but also in my own independence. It was a great opportunity to be a part of another culture's university system and experience life for a year outside of the U.S. Every moment was amazing."
Sheridan M Wellesley College
"A lot about design and the studio architecture environment. I also learned a lot about Paris and its history "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I got to know a lot of really great people from all over the world. I did some magnificent hiking, and had a great time! Saw tons of penguins, seals, and sea lions. I also got my first taste of traveling solo, and found it an enjoyable and empowering experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to learn how to live on my own and deal with paying rent, signing leases, and planning trips. While these are extremely valuable skills I wish had had more time to enjoy the experience and not worry so much about money while I was there. "
A student Wellesley College
"My favorite part was traveling. I would choose a different program if I could do it all over again just so I could improve on my French or Spanish, but this is just a matter of personal goals / preference. Living in London was super fun as well. "
Seowoo L Wellesley College
"I learned the limitations of my interests in the Arabic language itself. My love of the culture and history took a backseat to the language pledge, which I knew going into the program, but had not fully thought through. "
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"Learned quite a bit about my privilege as an American who attends a liberal arts school in a safe town--it is amazing that as a female I can walk outside after dark and feel safe (not true for so many women in Cape Town). Also opened my eyes to several aspects of white privilege that I had never considered before. "
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"I learned a lot about Taiwanese culture whilst improving my Chinese at the same time. I discovered that I could safely live on my own in Taiwan. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, I would love to go back."
Whitney F Wellesley College
"Exposure to high-level research and excellent facilities."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned lifelong skills and more about where I want to take my life. Very worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile in a sense and not so much in others. I wish I had more support but I think the lack of it was a silver lining because it allowed a lot of time for myself and I really got to know my strengths and capabilities and forced me to confront myself in hard situations. "
Nisrine A Wellesley College
"Language skills, learning about the culture, traveling."
K S Wellesley College
"Definitely gave me a taste of what a UK college would have been like for me. It was far too short to fully integrate, however I feel as though I got what I wanted from the program itself. "
Brodie M Wellesley College
"I gained a newfound confidence in my ability to adapt to different situations, and also the savoir faire to navigate large cities. UCL pushed me out of my comfort zone in terms of it being such a large institution, but I was able to navigate the school without feeling lost or disconnected. It was very worth it, and I've decide..."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained so much personal growth through this program by being abroad. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything."
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"I loved delving deeper into Japanese culture, particularly with a city as rich in tradition as Kyoto. While the program has its weak points along with the strong, I felt that I improved my Japanese, gained a deeper appreciation for Japanese culture and fell in love with the city of Kyoto."
Emily S Wellesley College
"I gained self-confidence. i faced many challenges while studying abroad and the fact that I managed, in the end, to find a way to succeed makes me feel prepared to deal with future challenges confidently. I learned to pay more attention to my feelings. I also learned some stress-management exercises. I gained experience away f..."
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