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.
"Studying abroad was incredible and was a period of great personal growth. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone thinking of studying abroad to do it. "
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"If you can spend a year abroad in an unfamiliar city and in an unfamiliar academic setting, you can do anything."
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"You're doing the best you can in the moment. At times, I felt like I wasn't taking advantage of the trip the way I imagined. Once my best friend told me that, my experience greatly improved. Overall, I had a good experience."
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"I learned about myself, and how I react to change and new environments. I learned more about my academic interests and career goals. "
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"I gained a worldly outlook on life and communication skills. Studying abroad was a challenge, but it paid off. "
Shana Criscitiello Brandeis University
"Living on my own and liberating my soul."
Roy S Brandeis University
"I learned French as well as a lot about the french culture. It was very worthwhile. "
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"My Chinese got a lot better. I think it was worthwhile, but it was not easy."
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"I gained a more balanced perspective of my life and how I like to live and it challenged me and trained me to be more flexible. Definitely a worthwhile experience."
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"Met people from all over the world with different viewpoints. Learned to be independent and open minded. Definitely worth"
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"I learned how to be more independent, take risks, be more open-minded, and have a greater worldview! This experience was definitely worthwhile, I would do it all over again! "
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"Danish pastries and chai lattes make everything better. I also learned how to become more independent and flexible. "
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"I wanted to go abroad to a place most different from the way I live. India fulfilled that and I learned a lot about the social and political forces that drive public health in India. Totally worthwhile! Though because the program was dedicated to public health, I felt like that was all India was about and I wish I could have had..."
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"The teachers and the courses make me more clear about what my real passion. And the teachers gave meaningful advices to expand my career in environmental studies. "
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"I learned how to organized myself better and keep track of expenses and I learned about about many different cultures"
Sarah Hulit Brandeis University
"i learned a lot about myself. i know it sounds cliche but it takes so much bravery to go abroad for a year, and i got to make the most out of my sejour in paris, as well as explore the rest of europe. i feel like i really was able to get to know paris as a city, and by the time my program end date rolled around, it felt like i w..."
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"There are so many perspectives and paths to get to where you are. Learned a lot about independence and the importance of a good community of friends to battle homesickness."
Tiffany L Brandeis University
"I learned how to interact with different people, how to travel alone, how to plan my time and money and how to be independent"
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"Chile offers something for everyone since it is an extraordinarily diverse country. One can find fast-paced city life in the capital of Santiago, or a more laid-back experience in Valparaiso. We also had the opportunity to travel to rural communities in both the North and South of the country, which offered another special persp..."
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"I learned how to make friends from diverse backgrounds"
Hengyang F Brandeis University
"Traveling around all over Australia and the surrounding countries, I definitely learned a lot. I became super appreciative for everything I have. It was also good to be so completely on my own, not knowing anyone here at all. That's when you learn the most."
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"-Improved Spanish skills a phenomenal amount -Learned about Chilean and Argentinian dictatorships -Learned about Chilean and Argentinian education systems -Was able to intern and conduct my own research study with a feminist NGO"
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"It was definitely worthwhile to go abroad and be able to have so many new experiences."
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"As a scholar of critical race studies and queer studies, I was able to apply the general key concepts I had learned to Danish society."
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