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.
"My language skills increased considerably, but I came out of the program exhausted. I felt like I didn't get the chance to travel/explore the Beijing area. In my opinion, 20+ chapters is too much to cram into 2 months. We covered and regurgitated an incredible amount of grammar and vocabulary, but I'm not sure I could use/rememb..."
A student Brandeis University
"I experienced another culture in way which I have never experienced it before. Travelling and living in another country has really developed me as a person and I feel more mature as a result. "
Alexander Tiberius Diwan Brandeis University
"I gained an appreciation of my own motivation and writing skills as well as learned how to spend more time alone and managing my own time. Traveling was excellent- an awesome way to gain independence and see the world. I think it was worthwhile, because I am proud of the questions I began asking while going abroad, though I cert..."
A student Brandeis University
"I honestly do not have enough words to articulate everything that I learned while abroad. It touched me on both a spiritual and individual level. I had to be alone in a country for 4 months and figure it out. I had to figure me out in order to survive. I use the word survive because instinctually as human beings, we respond to o..."
Keturah Walker Brandeis University
"I was able to learn about tolerance and opening my eyes to a different way of living where the social norms and standards were completely different from mine. I learned how to adapt to these changes and incorporate my own way of life into this period. I frequently had to explain certain American concepts to my Japanese friends a..."
Iris C Brandeis University
"Try everything and keep an open mind. There is nothing stopping you from experiencing new culture, people, foods, adventures, etc. "
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"The friendships and memories I made were obviously the best part of my trip. I didn't know any before going to my program but when you travel Europe with a group of people it is inevitable to become close. .Balancing two jobs, school and internship made me a whole lot more responsible. The internship was amazing because many pe..."
A student Brandeis University
"Comfort zones are only dictated by oneself. Definitely worhtwhile"
Gabriel C Brandeis University
"Greatly improved my knowledge of Italian, made wonderful friends and got to explore many new places!"
Acia G Brandeis University
"I learned that I can push myself in new ways. I learned that there are ways of life that are different -- in small and big ways -- from those I'm used to here. I learned that friendship means different things in different cultures. I came to see different ways societies can be structured. I learned how to adapt when I remove jus..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much from my experience abroad and made amazing friends. I wish that I could have made more local friends. "
A student Brandeis University
"Helped me be more independent and confident. I learned to speak Portuguese!!!"
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. My language proficiency improved and gained internship experience."
A student Brandeis University
"I believe that my French speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills were significantly improved while in Paris. My university classes were very challenging but "
Emma Hanselman Brandeis University
"Going abroad was definitely worthwhile. Most of the experience i had to pay for myself, which made it more worthwhile to know i had earned my trip. Also the confidence i gained and knowledge to know i could get myself around on my own was invaluable. "
A student Brandeis University
"Study abroad was an opportunity for me to meet new people, and add on another layer to my University experience. It was an opportunity that I was not going to miss; there are not many times in your life where you are offered a chance to go abroad to study. The best part about studying abroad was attempting to make such a foreign..."
Emilia B Brandeis University
"It was very interesting and a culture shock. It was cool to compare and contrast lifestyles."
A student Brandeis University
"Once in a life time opportunity. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes. Although I myself is from a whole different culture, the difference between western cultures, American and British (and also European, because I traveled a lot through western Europe) is clear and interesting to me. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent and to appreciate cultures other than my own. I had a great experience!"
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"My Japanese has improved a lot, which results from a good speaking environment and experienced professor. The experience helped me to form a new impression on Japan"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that it is important to take initiative to experience new things. I think it was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Elizabeth Koshelev Brandeis University
"I got to see parts of the world I didn't know much about and learn more about what's important to me."
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"That food and fitness are very important to me"
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish-speaking improved immensely. I became close friends with many Cubans and learned and grew from their culture. I was able to see a side of Cuba unavailable to the normal tourists. I can't wait to go back."
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