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 French improved largely through the program. At the end of the program, I was able to have a daily conversation with my collegues and host mom completely in French. It was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I was taught by some truly brilliant members of London's theater community and feel that my theatrical skill grew leaps and bounds. I also learned that having to fend for yourself in an environment that is often harsh is rough but a very necessary skill. I would definitely consider my time in London worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot more Italian language and the fact that I could go to any country in the world and make a life for myself if I needed to do so. I would definitely go to Sicily again!"
A student Brandeis University
"I think that I learned more from spending my time outside of campus than I did in class. I gained street skills and shortcuts to adapting to an unfamiliar culture. I definitely think that it was a worthwhile experience and would not hesitate to do it again if the opportunity presents itself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned mostly things about myself and how I function and learn and interact with others. It was difficult but rewarding and worthwhile."
Melanie P Brandeis University
"I learned more about myself and I was able to feel more comfortable with spanish as a main language."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely an amazing experience, but much different than what I had expected. It was also a very difficult experience emotionally, because the topics you are learning about, are not easy topics."
Emily B Brandeis University
"I gained so much from traveling. Honestly, since I did not like my program and Shabbat was difficult, I tried to travel as much as possible and I had such great experiences, mostly meeting up with brandeis friends who were studying in other countries during the semester. That aspect was worthwhile, but the program was so bad t..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more understanding and less judgemental of the culture I was immersing in. It was worthwhile."
Patricia A Brandeis University
"I learned some personal things about myself and I also got a sense of what it's like to live in a country which I hope to move to some day."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, very worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"Overall cultural immersion and just how different the world is. It was 100% worthwhile."
Peter W Brandeis University
"I learned how to omit the logic. Yes, I must say it was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to become more cultural sensitive and to try new things. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a more complete sense of identity my time abroad. It was eye-opening, to say the least, to explore my Korean roots as a Korean-American college student. It definitely tied up a lot of loose ends while opening up more questions."
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"people are so nice, which makes me much easier to communicate with them. professors are great, and my international trade's professor is from Tuft. He is kind and i like the lecture very much. it is absolutely worth."
A student Brandeis University
"I made some life-long friends"
Xiaoyu L Brandeis University
"I can't begin to explain all that I've learned from this program. It's much more than a language summer program. It was honestly life changing, because I knew I wouldn't return to America the same person. I have made such amazing friends with such great ambitions! I have learned how to handle adversity, motivate myself to be my ..."
Elyse J Brandeis University
"I learned how to live in a foreign country, and deal with people that I am not normally accustomed to dealing with."
A student Brandeis University
"It was all worthwhile because I was able to constantly practice my Spanish. I was not confident in my Spanish speaking skills going into the program but after four months, I believe my skills have significantly improved."
A student Brandeis University
"being on my own somewhere new for the first time, knowledge of a different culture"
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I completed the QR requirement. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience in Brussels was definitely worthwhile. I'd say the most important thing I took away was the connections and friendships I forged with the local students. I tried hard to not always hang out with people from my program but make as many European friends as possible."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely worth it. I learned a language, and I learned about a culture through that language. "
A student Brandeis University
"i learned how to enjoy exploring on my own sometimes as not everyone is interested in what you want to do. i learned that sometimes you have to put your needs before others and do what will make you happy and enjoy your experience. "
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