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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.
"My German really improved over the semester. I also was able to travel around Germany and Europe, meet people from all over the world, and just enjoy daily life in Germany. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about French language and culture and how to live on my own in a foreign environment. I recommend going abroad in general--it opens your world up entirely."
A student Wellesley College
"I loved living in Hong Kong and meeting all the people I met. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned from Hungarian professors, who teach in a very different way than American professors do. Hungarian education, in general, is very different from American education, so it was a very interesting and educational experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was so incredibly worthwhile. I learned a lot of advanced organic chemistry and organometallic synthesis and gained a lot from research experience. I met people from all over the world and saw a lot of Europe, taking advantage of my convenient location. Music, art, ultimate frisbee, clubs, beer, good food, good people, lan..."
A student Wellesley College
"Living on your own but at the same time knowing that help and support is available anytime. Immersing into a fully-german academic environment."
Eileen Yee Lin c Wellesley College
"Studying abroad in the Turks and Caicos was a very worthwhile experience. I loved the opportunities for experiential learning and field work, as well as the opportunity to conduct research."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about Hungarian culture and language. I really enjoyed learning about how mathematics is taught in Hungary and how different their approach is to ours."
A student Wellesley College
"I think the most important things I gained from studying abroad were that I got to see the places I had learned about and I now feel confident going abroad, even by myself. "
A student Wellesley College
"This semester helped me to re-access the importance of a balanced life."
A student Wellesley College
"I got the opportunity to have a fun and what I am describing as a pseudo-independent experience. I say that because while I did live with a host family and had professors and staff who were invested in my well-being, comfort, and happiness, I also had the opportunity to explore an entirely new country mostly alone. I was able to..."
Melissa C W Wellesley College
"If you want the kitchen clean, you have to do it yourself, and that's okay. Living with boys is *incredibly* annoying, and I do not miss them one bit now that I'm back at Wellesley. Edinburgh public libraries only let you check out 12 books at a time, and that's unfortunate, but there's 27 of them to explore, which makes up for ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I want to return to study in Sweden after I graduate from college."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I should be grateful for the opportunities I have had education-wise, because clearly many other American students are not nearly as well-informed as me. I know this sounds elitist of me, but when someone, for example, asks if Margaret Thatcher was an actress (and believe me, comments like that were very common in..."
Diana D J Wellesley College
"I made a lot of new friends. The UK education is very different from US, its a little more strict and requires a lot more writing."
A student Wellesley College
"I fell in love with London. The experience helped me to really solidify my future plan."
tip.laochinda Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I have gained only wonderful things from this program. My friends and family have noticed—I am a more confident, self-assured person. I've always been adventurous and loved to travel, but never able to visit another country, and my year abroad was everything I hoped it would be. My priorities and go..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live on my own in a city, and work with a budget. I became more self-sufficient, and learned to balance my work and commute. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Studying abroad was fundamental in my understanding of the Italian language and culture. It was a worthwhile experience that allowed me to experience a completely different culture and environment than I had been exposed to from a student's point of view. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be uncomfortable. It‘s awkward to not be fluent in the language of a society. In addition to language, there‘re cultural differences too. "
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a new language and learned to live and LOVE the Italian way of life and the people."
Alixandra B Wellesley College
"life habits "
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"I gained a new way of looking at familiar academic subjects, a better understanding of my academic abilities, and greater confidence."
A student Wellesley College
"Everything. It was absolutely great. "
Traci H Wellesley College
"At HKU, I got to have a very different educational experience, meet a lot of great people, and grow to love the city of Hong Kong."
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