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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.
"I have a better appreciation of valuing family, friends and health more than Americans seem to on a daily basis due to work constraints and stress. I really want to consider TCD as a grad school option, the cultural differences in Dublin in terms of life attitude make it a difficult option to ignore. "
Kayla S Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I love the independence I gained by being abroad for nine months, and it made me much more confident about living entirely on my own. I also feel really lucky to have had access to so many cultural and arts activities, and for all the traveling I got to do."
Megan G Wellesley College
"Words can't do it justice. As a student of religion and political science interested in Buddhist practice, this program was an excellent fit. Living in a monastery and keeping up with the program's schedule requires considerable discipline but it is entirely worth it. As a result of living and studying within the heart of a Bu..."
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"I definitely gained self-confidence in my Chinese. I gained a lot of great friends. Finally was in a co-ed environment. Had LOTS AND LOTS of fun. Shanghai is a great city. I gained confidence in general too and understanding of another culture and gained a greater international perspective. I met so many international people. It..."
Donna Y Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. It improved my language skills greatly, it increased my cultural understanding of the country whose language and literature I am studying, it focused my academic and career goals, and was generally one of the most challenging and interesting years of my life. "
Anne Christine B Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I have greatly improved my Spanish skills, but more importantly I understand a lot more about Andalusian culture. I grew as a person, and found my way to find a niche in Cordoba. While PRESHCO did not help me much academically, it made me more aware of my ability to adapt in a new environ..."
Kristine B Wellesley College
"Yes. I really grasped the cultural differences that lay beneath the surface."
Eliza T Wellesley College
"Gained new language skills, a degree of independence and sufficiency. It was one of the best experiences I've had."
A student Wellesley College
"met a greater variety of types of people than I ever have and experienced a new education system "
Olivia O Wellesley College
"I love to travel, I am extremely capable when completely on my own and work well when completely independent."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I accomplished all my goals."
Kiley W Wellesley College
"Yes. I improved my French and became more confident using it, gained a better understanding of my own culture as well as French culture, and learned how to live independently as an adult."
Katherine P Wellesley College
"Yes, I definitely grew as a person from being more independent in a new country, interacting with people who were so different from my own college, and learning about my own major from a different angle. "
Zahra G Wellesley College
"Language, friends, confidence, perspective"
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"I now want to move to London post graduation. "
Alexandra B Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile! I had to motivate myself to stay on top of the readings each week, but still learned a lot in classes they are not offered at Wellesley. I enjoyed being able to travel around Europe so easily. "
Katie D Wellesley College
"My cultural awareness was already pretty high, and it didn't influence any future plans, but I had fun."
Rosalie D Wellesley College
"Yes! I wish I went there full time."
Lydia K Wellesley College
"Yes! I learned how to relax and slow down."
Selenia C Wellesley College
"Yes. I miss the environment of the AUC very much. I learned a lot about myself and was a unforgettable experience"
Whitney7 Wellesley College
"Yes! I had such a great time and it was an amazing break from Wellesley. I got to travel and see more of Europe and also visit my family in England. I made some amazing friends both from the U.K. and around the world. Everyone should go abroad! Don't be afraid of what you are missing at Wellesley. "
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"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
"Yes -- it was a program that really stretched my mind in a way that only international perspective can."
Anjali P Wellesley College
"My experience was entirely worthwhile. I gained valuable insight into what other colleges are like, and had a lot of fun integrating myself into another culture and community. "
Kristin S Wellesley College
"It was the most worthwhile thing I have done since I started college. I will never forget my time abroad, and I have made many friends who I intend to keep in touch with for the rest of my life. "
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