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 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
"I learned more about a different way of life that was slower-paced and more peaceful. It was worthwhile because I became more self-reliant and depended on myself for things that in the past I would have depended on someone else."
charlotte.volpe.7 Barnard College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned how to be more independent and deal with challenges"
Clare K Barnard College
"Yes, but because the people made it so. The program has a lot of potential and will hopefully improve upon its weaknesses, but know that you will ultimate create your own experience on IHP."
Marly F Barnard College
"Yes"
Candace T Barnard College
"The abroad experience is definitely worthwhile. It gives you a chance to put all you have learned in college thus far (both about yourself and academically) into effect in a different setting. It also gives you new perspective about your home country and college. And, if your lucky, it gives you an opportunity to travel and have..."
Study I Barnard College
"Very worthwhile. My Spanish is much better and I gained confidence from living alone in a foreign and challenging setting. "
Madeline W Barnard College
"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. "
Kaitlin K Barnard College
"yes."
laura l Barnard College
"I learned a lot in many domains - social, educational, etc. I met many interesting people and places and gained the confidence to go to a new place and build a community and life for myself there. This is invaluable. I believe that this semester will significantly effect my life in positive ways."
Adina G Barnard College
"Yes. Academically, socially, and culturally enriching"
Yuanjun Z Barnard College
"It was worthwhile overall, because I made some very close friends both British and American (and French). I figured out my identity more and what I want to do in life, and I gained a whole new dimension to my sense of aesthetics. It also helped me to be more confident when I went abroad again to France."
Tina G Barnard College
"Yes."
Nancy M Barnard College
"Better hold on french and a lot of independence. Also a lot of frustration with the university administration in Paris."
A student Barnard College
"I fell in love with Edinburgh. It is an old and gray and strange city, but I never found it to be depressing, even in the extended winter darkness. It was steeped in history in a way that I found endlessly fascinating. This is a love I'll take with me for the rest of my life. After studying abroad in the UK for one semester, I'm..."
Elizabeth A Barnard College
"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."
Briana D Barnard College
"I gained field work experience. "
Radost S Barnard College
"yes"
Michal B Barnard College
"I'm happy I spent some time out of New York City/the US - I appreciate being here more now."
Megan S Barnard College
"It was worthwhile. email me and ask me if there are more specific questions"
Elizabeth N Barnard College
"Yes. "
Krista M Barnard College
"Most definitely worthwhile. I think my reading and writing skills in French have definitely improved, and I've always wanted to tour Europe, which is incredibly easy to do from here."
Victoria J Barnard College
"Yes. I learned a lot about other cultures "
Beth Green Barnard College
"More insight into myself, how to be alone, how to make friends, how to have confidence."
Mira J Barnard College
"My favorite thing was speaking French, and so in that sense, it was very worthwhile. I would love to go back and spend more time abroad."
Casey B Barnard College
"yes, it was worthwhile because any experience is worthwhile. i was able to live in another country for a semester and travel around all of europe, that alone is worthwhile. i was able to observe what culture is, what real food is, and appreciate how history has shaped each of the locations that i visited. "
Marina M Barnard College
