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.
"In terms of language, in addition to the standard Japanese we learn at our university in America, I was able to learn the regional dialect (Kansai-ben) as well as slang and idioms used by the younger generation. By visiting many places in and outside of Kyoto, I learned a lot about the history, geography, and local cuisine of Ja..."
Alana H Brandeis University
"I learned so much Arabic. Compared to other Jordan programs it seems as though CET really takes the cake in terms of language learning."
A student Brandeis University
"I got experience working in a potential future field of study, learned about the culture/history of the country I was living in, met some amazing people and did some amazing things. "
Julia Matson Brandeis University
"I was very happy to be in a different country. I think it changed a lot about my character and gave me insight about a new culture. Everything was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt about the local culture in Scotland, and made amazing friends. I also learnt how to travel by myself, and be more independent. Even though the overall experience was great, it was not really related to the University of Edinburgh itself, as most of my classes were not taking place during the majority of the semester. Fo..."
A student Brandeis University
"Gained confidence, humility, and a sense of accomplishment for living and thriving in a totally new environment. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned massively about Europe. Politically, socially, etc. London brings people from across the world and I loved being a part of that."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much from my semester in Madrid, and studying abroad was definitely one of the best decisions I made for my college career. I improved my Spanish both conversationally and academically, made great friends I'll keep in touch with back in the US, and pushed myself to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. I fel..."
A student Brandeis University
"Gained organization and planning skills. Also gained a lot of insight about my desired career field. It is definitely worthwhile because you are forced to be independent and that teaches you so many life skills. At the same time NZ is a great place to start because of nice people are and safe the country is"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how big the world is and it was all worthwhile."
Karekin Johnson Brandeis University
"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."
Alyssa Berkson 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. "
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