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 was able to practice my French and learn about French cooking and culture, go hiking in the Alps, learn about environmental economics and about Roman history. It was definitely worthwhile."
Emily Shen Brandeis University
"I gained a much better understanding of that region and of Greece--it's ancient and modern history and its current situation. I learned about other cultures. Some of my favorite parts of the semester were traveling around Greece and other European countries. I've been abroad for a year before, so I'm not sure I really de..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained an ability to use spanish more fluently and express myself more clearly in spanish. I also gained a lot of problem solving skills in my time in Spain as well. I'm so so so glad I went and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself, and I guess that's part of the point in going abroad, to learn about yourself and becoming a better person. I got to learn about living in a space a bit out of my comfort zone, and how to enjoy traveling, with people and by myself. It was all completely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Language, friends (local and american), knowledge (history, food, Italian cities and towns, Roman culture)."
Sophia K Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of independence"
Micaela K Brandeis University
"Adult independence."
A student Brandeis University
"I grew as a person and gained new perspective on the world, my place in it, what I want to do with my future, and what matters to me. I understand the complexities/nuances of another culture better and feel better equipped to adjust to new places in the future. I met amazing people."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about other countries"
A student Brandeis University
"I got to see a Thailand that most tourists don't get to see. We traveled a lot throughout Thailand to places where there were mostly only Thai tourists. "
Julia B Brandeis University
"I really learned that I need to advocate for myself and take care of myself."
Emily Dana Brandeis University
"I learned that I was capable of going to an unknown country and making everlasting relationships and friendships, something I thought I'd struggle a lot more with. "
A student Brandeis University
"One of the biggest take-aways from this program that has fundamentally changed my worldview is just how much of an impact the United States has had on the world and how (often unknowingly) privileged Americans are simply by holding a US passport."
A student Brandeis University
"I not only learned a lot about South Africa, but through living in a different culture and with new people, I learned a lot more about myself and my own values. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to remain calm and socialize. "
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"I learned a lot academically, and became more comfortable with foreign cultures and traveling."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the local cultural and Singapore's fantastic urban planning. It was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! Because the courses I took were far less demanding than my typical Brandeis courses, I had a lot of time to just go out and explore the city. "
Courtney Brandeis University
"I improved my language skills, I met life long friends, and I learned to appreciate the little moments. Being abroad really opens your eyes to so many different things you didn't know existed. I think this experience was definitely worth while because being abroad shows you just a little bit of what the world has to offer, and I..."
Priyanka Rangadass Brandeis University
"LOTS of gains in my skills with Shakespeare, text analysis, and physical comedy. And weirdly, my writing ability got a good deal better as a result of Dramatic Criticism."
Daniel J Souza Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile. I got to practice ebing an adult within a supportive community."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the historic and contemporary Czech context and Czech culture. I also had the privilege of making friends with Czech students that I will have for a long time going forward."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Europe; I had the opportunity to travel between classes and on most weekends and ended up visiting a total of seventeen cities across nine countries. Even locally, there were many students from different European countries that made the whole experience diverse and interesting. "
A student Brandeis University
"I definitely became more independent during my semester abroad. Having to navigate a new city and create new relationships was difficult at first, but I am so thankful that I had this experience and hope to return to Prague some day soon! "
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