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.
"I really improved my general language skills and it was definitely worthwhile. I'm actually considering moving to Kyoto after graduation because I love the city and my homestay was so great. I wouldn't do the program again because the academic expectations for things other than language were too high, but I will definitely head ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be independent, gain confidence, and make mistakes. It was an environment where I got to make mistakes, both in speaking the language, navigate the culture, and with learning a new culture in general. It was 150% worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be comfortable with the unknown. I was on a different continent, speaking another language, and living with people I did not know beforehand. It is quite difficult when you do not fully understand the language yet, but that is why you have to go in the first place. By the end of my six weeks, I gained newfound c..."
Sophie T Brandeis University
"I gained perspective on the world and the ability to travel "
Rebecca Simon Brandeis University
"I gained to appreciate other cultures. Yes. "
A student Brandeis University
"major language improvement; I had a lot of Israel experience prior to this but now I feel I really know Tel Aviv"
Hannah Kressel Brandeis University
"Independence, especially since I was so integrated into the city (as opposed to being on a designated campus)."
A student Brandeis University
"what it feels like to be a foreigner"
sky c Brandeis University
"Cultural immersion, history about Australia and how to be adaptable in completely foreign environments. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained substantial knowledge about the Japanese language and culture. It was worthwhile."
Yushan W Brandeis University
"I really appreciated trying to live on a student budget and gaining lab experience "
Caitlyn Brandeis University
"I improved my Chinese, made a lot of friends"
Thuy Linh Nguyen Brandeis University
"I have a perspective of what it's like to live in another country with a different political system, university system, climate, environment, culture, etc. I think Americans think of the UK as being very similar to us. There are a lot of things we share: a language, certain aspects of pop culture. Our music, movies, are heavily ..."
Kevin Costa Brandeis University
"It was amazing"
Emma Peters Brandeis University
"I gained many different professional skills in terms of dealing with people with a different background than I, and working through any stereotypes that may or may not come with it. I got professional experience in an international political system. I learned how to survive and live on my own (with assistance if needed) and grew..."
Samantha B Brandeis University
"Learnt how to read Japanese words"
A student Brandeis University
"Learnt a lot about Japanese local culture!"
A student Brandeis University
"LSE has a strong, slightly competitive work ethic culture. It inspired me to study harder and focus on my career as well. My experience was extremely worthwhile and I had the best year. Living in London gave me some of the best memories"
Isabelle Brandeis University
"Accepting spending a lot of time alone, working more loosely, learning how to live in a city. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to live in another language and I stepped further outside my comfort zone than I ever had in the past. That's what study abroad is: the chance for you to push yourself and evolve into a better, more globally and culturally aware version of you."
A student Brandeis University
"improved Chinese speaking/listening confidence. "
A student Brandeis University
"the language and the experience to understand that the real culture is different from the media and propaganda use. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence and learned to advocate for myself when I was feeling overwhelmed. I'm much more experienced travelling on my own now and have more confidence to take on new or unknown experiences. "
Emma B Brandeis University
"I gained independence and learned to advocate for myself when I was feeling overwhelmed. I'm much more experienced travelling on my own now and have more confidence to take on new or unknown experiences. "
Emma B Brandeis University
"I gained knowledge about Korean culture and lifestyle of Korean locals. I got to practice my Korean with local people too. It was very worth it."
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