Barnard College

April 30, 2024

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 reach out to Barnard students who have studied abroad to ask questions about their experience and research which program is right for you.

Important Dates and Deadlines

To learn about initial procedures, please visit https://barnard.edu/global/studyabroad

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Past Review Senegal: On Being Gay, Quietly SIT Study Abroad: Senegal: Global Security and Religious Pluralism

"Yep. Totally shaped my perspective on the world, the influence of America in general, what I want to do with my life, all of those things... so cliche but so true in the end."

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Past Review Fu Best: Go To Berlin, But Do Not Go On This Program FU-BEST: Berlin - European Studies Program

"Yes, but only because Berlin is amazing. "

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Past Review The Paris Review Columbia University: Paris - Reid Hall

"I had a wonderful time and my French improved dramatically. I will definitely go back to Paris in the future, as it has become one of my favorite cities. "

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Past Review Chi Chi Chi Le Le Le: Viva Chile! IFSA: Valparaiso - Chilean Universities Program, Valparaiso

"It helped my language skills, my confidence, my understanding of a new culture,I want to go back and study more and hopefully work there for an extended period of time."

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Past Review My Semester Abroad: Discovery And Adventure Beyond The Ies Bubble IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

"My study abroad experience was worthwhile despite the disappointing program I chose. Studying abroad taught me how to find my own happiness and to not let the confining structures of a program determine the quality of your abroad experience. Although, a great program makes happiness much easier to come by. "

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Past Review Incredible Year At Oxford University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"Absolutely. It sounds sentimental, but this was, without doubt, the best year of my life. I hope to live in the United Kingdom (and/or Ireland) again at some point in the future, either for work or for grad school. I feel that I have a good understanding of the United Kingdom, England in particular, and a much greater understand..."

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Past Review Don't Go Here For An Academic Experience, But Argentina Is Amazing. IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

"It was worthwhile because I learned Spanish. For that I am extremely satisfied. "

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Past Review Holland: Learning About Me And My People CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

"More insight into myself, how to be alone, how to make friends, how to have confidence."

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Past Review Kyoto: History Deeply Embedded In Modernity Columbia University: Kyoto - Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies / KCJS

"I made a lot of new friends. I learned so much about japanese culture that I wouldn't have been able to learn from the textbooks. "

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Past Review Beijing Was Mega And Unexpected, But Broadened My Perspective Tsinghua University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Politics, traditions, and culture affect the way a society runs, it was a learning experience to see the differences and similarities"

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Past Review Aix Traordinay Vanderbilt University: Aix-en-Provence - Vanderbilt Center

"Honestly, the program was not so good for me academically. I really value the level of ethic and work that comes from Barnard and that was lacking here. However, the social aspect of it all was an amazing experience and I learned so much about what I think of the world and about myself. Meeting up with Barnard girls in London in..."

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Past Review Oxford: Unique, Extraordinary, And Distinctly English University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"It may sound cliched, but I know I've grown so much as a student and person from my study abroad experience. I now know I have the self-discipline, independence, and open mind that are necessary for new academic and personal experiences. I also met so many incredible people who are not only intelligent, but also friendly and fun..."

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Past Review Sevilla: The South Is So Unique And Different Compared To The Rest Of Spain University of Seville / Universidad de Sevilla: Seville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I will go back to Sevilla to visit my host family. They were one of the sweetes people I have ever met. I realized the difference of race preceptions that Americans have verses Europeans which will help me write my thesis this coming senior year."

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Past Review Tsinghua University & Beijing: Surprisingly Fabulous! Tsinghua University: Beijing - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Absolutely. Before the program, I knew almost nothing about Chinese culture and customs. Now, I'm considering moving to China after I graduate."

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Past Review Seoul, South Korea: Some Of The Best Months Of My Life! Yonsei University: Seoul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Yes, I would be interested in possibly moving to Korea sometime."

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Past Review Australia: Flying By The Seat Of My Pants University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Being evacuated from Egypt helped me to learn many things. I was able to put my planning skills to the test and learned that I'm extremely good at organizing myself on short notice. Meeting new people and seeing amazing things just speaks for the sheer power of coincidence and the impact one decision can have on so many lives."

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Past Review Reflections On My Study Abroad In Paris Columbia University: Paris - Reid Hall

"As I stated above, I had a very enriching experience. I learned way more than I expected, and I've found that I am a much more confident, independent person thanks to being in a different country, navigating a new environment, and traveling on my own. My five months in Paris confirmed a lot of things that are typically said abou..."

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Past Review Grenoble: Small Town With Grand Rewards Boston University: Grenoble - Language & Liberal Arts Program

"YES. I have bettered my french, I met a lot of amazing people, and travelled all over Europe. I hope to use my french in future endeavors, and of course make it back to France as soon as possible! "

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Past Review Take Me Back To Barcelona! Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

"Without a doubt worthwhile; irreplaceable experience that I learned so much about myself and other cultures from."

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Past Review Madrid: I Now Have A Third Home. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"My experience abroad not only exposed me to the political, economic, and social environment of Spain but made me more aware about what is going on in my own country. My experience was definitely culturally relative; we were always comparing America with Spain/Europe, but that did not stop us from becoming accepted as honorary ma..."

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Past Review Nothing Forces You To Accept And Solidify Yourself Quite Like Leaving Your Mould Behind. University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Definitely. I feel more comfortable in my own skin than I ever have before."

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Past Review Become An Actor And Resident In London Not Just An American Student Sarah Lawrence College: London - London Theatre Program

"I know I am an actor now and BADA made me realize I am the only one standing in my way. Being in London and BADA made me feel like I could take on the scary prospect of going out into the real world next year after college as an actor and theatre artist."

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