Barnard College
University Information
Barnard has a rich history and tradition of study abroad dating back to the 1930s. Today, students study abroad in more than 35 countries, from Australia to Tibet. This site details the opportunities available, online resources, and procedures to apply. Please review the information on the website before meeting with the Dean for Study Abroad.
One of the best ways to learn more about what study abroad can offer you academically and personally is from other Barnard students who have studied abroad or who are currently abroad. We invite you to link to the blogs of five Barnard students who are currently studying abroad and are eager to share their experiences with other Barnard students, or to contact students who are happy to answer questions you might have about the programs they attended.
To learn more, visit http://www.barnard.edu/studyabroad
Important Dates and Deadlines
To learn about initial procedures, please visit http://www.barnard.edu/studyabroad
"I learned so much about my own strength, and what I am capable of doing. I also learned that it is more valuable to go into strange waters than keep to ones you know. I learned about Ireland and Irish Culture, I learned Irish drinking songs, and pub life. I learned about Paris, Hungary, Sardinia, England, and how wonderful and c..."
Elizabeth F - Barnard College
"I learned a lot about how I relate to an International sense of America and how I fit into that conversation. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student - Barnard College
"I gained a totally new perspective on what it means to be a minority and how it feels to be blatantly targeted as that minority. I have such an appreciation for the family-centered and communal culture that Senegal has, and I also revere their insistence on peaceful coexistence of people of all religions and ethnicities. I also ..."
mkshrimpton - Barnard College
"It sounds really cheesy and cliche, but I really feel that I found myself while abroad. I remember hearing and reading this phrase a lot before I left, and thinking that it was just another one of those things that everyone said because it sounded good. However, I know what they mean now. There is no real concrete way of explain..."
A student - Barnard College
"I learned so much from studying abroad in Vietnam! I learned a lot about Vietnamese culture, family values, the economy, gender norms, education systems, food production, environmental policies, and international relations. Besides what I learned in the classroom and through experiential learning, I learned to be more independen..."
A student - Barnard College
"Now I'm very familiar with french wine and cheese! A comfort with the language definitely makes it worthwhile, but I'm so in love with my home university that I'm still not convinced that this was better than missing a semester at home. "
Heidi K - Barnard College
"I learnt how to get in touch with a new and different culture from mine, how to interact with people I otherwise would have never met in my whole life and get out of my comfort zone to try new exciting experiences. "
ludovica.pagni.7 - Barnard College
"French language skills. Learned a lot about different cultures. Yes worthwhile. Great break from Barnard. Refreshing experience."
Mary C - Barnard College
"Learned how to be independent. Definitely worthwhile!"
ajla.karajko - Barnard College
"Yes. Academically, socially, and culturally enriching"
Yuanjun Z - Barnard College
"I gained a group of amazing friends, and met some great people throughout the world. It was more than worthwhile, I wish I could do it all over again almost everyday . "
Symone W - Barnard College
"I gained a huge amount of knowledge about the Norwegian history and culture through my courses and observations. I also made close friends from Korea, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Australia, Italy, Latvia, England, and Ireland who enriched my understanding of cultural difference and international affairs. "
A student - Barnard College
"I learned about the differences of cultures around the world and how and why each countries' view the things they view the way they do. The experience was very worthwhile because I was able to open my eyes to lots of different things and see things in a new and different angle."
A student - Barnard College
"yes"
A student - Barnard College
"Yes, life changing."
Sophia A - Barnard College
"It was definitely worthwhile. It was one of those tough-love experiences that bestows some wisdom while still having a blast. This is no "semester in Barcelona" program but it doesn't mean you have to be purely academic either. "
A student - Barnard College
"It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile! Any time spent traveling is time spent learning. I think that I learned more just from spending time in another place, and then what I learned at school just added to that. It is as much about living the experience with an open mind and wanting to learn as it is about strictly the academics."
Mary G - Barnard College
"I gained a multi-faceted view Rwandan history that I previously hadn't had, which will broaden my understanding of other conflicts and cultures in the world. Personally, I left Rwanda with close friends and a family that I didn't have before, and a greater level of confidence in my ability to adapt to new situations and cultures..."
A student - Barnard College
"It was very worthwhile. I greatly improved my language skills, and I learned a lot about the culture I was studying."
A student - Barnard College
"I learned how to adapt to different cultures and learned a tremendous amount in my field of study. It was extremely worthwhile."
Jessica M - Barnard College
"I wished to improve my Russian language skills while abroad. I was able to improve my Russian however I did not enjoy my time abroad. "
A student - Barnard College
"It had ups and downs, but it was worth the time and effort. "
gini.avatar - Barnard College
"participating in the program has helped me determine what I want to do after I graduate and has provided me with a international network in the world of international relations"
A student - Barnard College
"Nothing"
A student - Barnard College
