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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.
"It was completely worthwhile. I think the program was poorly organized and didn't help me as much as I thought it would (I did, however, find my German program tutor to be fantastic). I learned more outside the classroom, living in a foreign city and immersing myself in a culture/language. That was completely worth it."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. I gained language skills, I learned how to live alone, I learned how to take care of myself, how to harangue an airline on the telephone, I overcame my fear of traveling and then my fear of traveling alone, I learned a lot about myself, I learned that I am capable of writing 24 pages of German, I learned that communication ..."
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"N.B. I said I wouldn't choose the same program not because I hated WIA, but because I was deciding between WIA and Sciences Po Paris and think that Paris might have been a better fit for me. The program was certainly worthwhile, but I felt like I wasted a lot of time. Maybe that's because I get really irritated whenever I fee..."
A student Wellesley College
"Going abroad is definitely worthwhile! I learned about myself, learned a lot about Danish culture and got to see so many new places."
Hilary A Wellesley College
"I wanted to work on my Italian and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained lots of independence, learned a lot about myself, had a lot of downfalls, grew stronger as a person, and learned how to cook. It was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the do's and don'ts of being in a different culture, as well as improving my language proficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"I made amazing friends and had experiences I would never have living in a small college in Wellesley, MA. I was also able to attend career events that would not be available at Wellesley and interacted with potential employers. I was always happy and motivated because London is an amazing city with amazing people. "
gupta.nayni Wellesley College
"Ministry visits and guest speakers made the program really interesting and CIEE organized some great trips. My language skills improved, I got to travel more around the Middle East, and I definitely have a much better understanding of Middle Eastern politics."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about cultures and different ways of running and being a part of a society. The experience was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that you can never be too careful. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about South African history and society and it helped me reflect on my life as an African American living in the USA. It was worthwhile. "
Maria T Wellesley College
"I gain a whole new perspective from my experience abroad. I met AMAZING people, had great adventures and learned new things. I would without a doubt do it all over again. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to be independent. I learned how to deal with racism, subtle and blatant. I improved my Spanish comprehension. I learned how to navigate/explore a city."
A student Wellesley College
"My Spanish improved! I think it was a worthwhile opportunity to be more independent. "
A student Wellesley College
"Although I think I would chose a different program I did enjoy my experience abroad. My language skills improved drastically and being thrown into a foreign environment gave me a sense of confidence and accomplishment. "
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"I learned a lot about myself and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. A lot of things about CYA are comfortable - my courses were in English, and I lived in an apartment with other Americans - but it definitely provide tons of opportunities to try new things and meet interesting people. "
A student Wellesley College
"I was able to experience things that were not offered at my home university. I had hands-on medical experience that most people do not get until medical school. It was completely worthwhile. "
Catherine S Wellesley College
"It changed my whole outlook on planning for the future. I'm interested in finding joy in whatever I do now instead of constantly preparing for an end goal and working too hard to see what's going on in the moment. Absolutely worthwhile."
Lucie L Wellesley College
"Yes, I made great friends and had a fulfilling academic experience."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned a tremendous amount about living on my own, how to take care of myself, and how I react to new situations. The language immersion was wonderful, which I didn't think I'd enjoy before I left for France. The courses at the FAC were an experience, probably most useful for highlighting differences in..."
A student Wellesley College
"Because I had little/no support, I became much more independent and assertive. I managed to accidentally stumble upon aspects of the culture and people that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise. That said, it was worthwhile. "
Susan P Wellesley College
"I learned a lot during field camp but the semester was poorly planned."
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"-My French skills improved tremendously. - I gained a different perspective on Political Science based on the way of teaching and particular course availability, that are different from Wellesley. -I gained insight about meaningful differences between USA and E.U. -I gained more self-autonomy and got to travel to other Europe..."
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