Brandeis University
University Information
The Office of Study Abroad supports Brandeis students who participate on any of our 300 approved programs in some 65 different countries around the world.
On average 40% of the junior class studied abroad during the academic year while still more students took advantage of various international opportunities in the summer. There is a huge diversity of transformative experiences that Brandeis students have engaged in abroad including studying biodiversity conservation hands on in Panama, conducting ethnographic research on sacred figures in Mongolia, interning with Parliament in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and interning in special education classrooms in Sydney, Australia to name a few.
Whatever your story, journey or adventure is destined to be, come by our office to learn more about the steps to going away!
Additionally, by logging in to Abroad101, all approved programs will be tagged with an "Approved" badge.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The Study Abroad Application Deadline for Fall, Academic Year, and Spring is mid-February.
The summer study abroad application deadline is mid-March.
"It was a great experience, but maybe I would choose to go in the Spring time if I had the opportunity to pick again!"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained perspective on my privileged life, insight into one of the worlds most tragic conflicts (The Occupation of Tibet), friends that share my world view, exposure to the beauty and reality of rural Himalayan life. It was certainly worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"How to cook on my own, work on my own, plan a trip on my own, it was definitely worthwhile "
Adam B Brandeis University
"I learned so much, not just about differences, but similarities. I found that I had so much in common with many of the people there and truly enjoyed my time with friends and family:)"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about my living habits and what I want to do in life."
A student Brandeis University
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I gained some new friends for life and many valued experiences that taught me a lot about myself. It is strange which values one clings to when they are directly challenged by the society around you."
A student Brandeis University
"Met new people, saw new places, experienced a new culture. It was absolutely worth it and is something I will always treasure. It was a once in a lifetime experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"How to interact with locals, how to adapt a new culture and participate actively in a life that is foreign to me. I accumulated some knowledge about my marketing- the field of my interest and did an internship in Disney London. That was a great experience overall. It's absolutely worthwhile to go study abroad in London. "
A student Brandeis University
"I improved my Spanish, met wonderful new people, had new adventures and powerful memories, and proved to myself that I'm capable of being independent and taking the leap to have a new and different experience. "
Katherine D Brandeis University
"You gain so much cultural knowledge, and so many skills about how to live in a completely new environment. You definitely grow as a person."
A student Brandeis University
"Gained maturity, it was completely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"my experience was amazing, especially the independent study project component where I had the opportunity to conduct my own research project on women's roles in families and how it affects their overall health and well-being in a specific neighborhood; through my interviews with women and other academic directors, I improved on ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Beyond worthwhile. Learning about other cultures and getting outside of the American bubble is indispensable. All of the friends I made, the amazing sites I was lucky enough to observe and the beautiful Barcelona which became my home will forever be ingrained in my memory. "
Rachel G Brandeis University
"I gained not only academic improvement but also friendship"
A student Brandeis University
"It was incredibly worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much abroad--greater independence, greater appreciation for other cultures and religions and world views. I'm less afraid of the unknown, of Turkish toilets, of dirty things. I've gained a love of bargaining and Moroccan spices and espresso. I've gained friends--American and Moroccan--with whom I am determined to ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Incredibly worthwhile!!! I became so much more independent after studying abroad, and met so many interesting people. At first I was quite shy, but it got better after meeting some people! The classes were the least part of my experience, peehaps unsurprisingly."
Rosanne Brandeis University
"While most Americans became really close with other Americans abroad and they traveled together and took really cool photos all over Europe, I chose to join a sports team instead. While this took up much of my time, it was most definitely worth it. I feel that I made lasting connections with local students through the team and..."
Mary C Brandeis University
"I really enjoyed being able to conduct my own independent study project. "
Lucas G Brandeis University
"Participating in the IES Vienna program was completely worthwhile. I learned so much about Viennese art, culture, and German language from the program, and made friends that I will continue to keep in touch with. "
A student Brandeis University
"Greater knowledge of South Africa as a country, particularly health issues, skills in carrying out primary research, greater knowledge of my abilities to handle challenging situations and of my strengths and weaknesses"
A student Brandeis University
"Being abroad teaches you that no matter who they are or where they are from, all people have a lot in common and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. It also teaches you independence and gives you confidence in new situations. New Zealand gave me a real love of adventure and forced me to do things I never thought I would. "
A student Brandeis University
"I liked having the opportunity to take what we had learned in class and apply it to the real world with study tours. Visiting other countries with my core class was an amazing experience. It was worthwhile for the reason that I was able to learn more and different things than I have at home. I like learning and experiencing othe..."
A student Brandeis University
"I fell in love with an amazing part of the world, that is extremely misunderstood in the United States. I got to meet amazing people, and make contacts that I can rely on forever. I came away so confident in what I could do academically and my ability to join this world after I graduate. I've made a lot of decisions about what I..."
Jordan B Brandeis University
"It was my home country."
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