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
"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."
Bailey G Barnard College
"My experience was very worthwhile. I feel as though I learned a lot about Paris and a lot about myself."
Hannah N Barnard College
"I loved study abroad. I made great friends, was able to travel constantly and forced myself to structure my own academic life in a university that doesn't structure it for you. "
Katie B Barnard College
"Absolutely worthwhile!"
A student Barnard College
"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..."
Rachel H 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
"More insight into myself, how to be alone, how to make friends, how to have confidence."
Mira J 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
"Yes. "
Krista M Barnard College
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. My classes and professors were amazing. The resources of University of Leeds are amazing. The central location of Leeds is amazing. And my traveling outside of the UK was AMAZING. My biggest hurdle was just that it turns out that I'm a small school kind of person and Leeds Un..."
Caitlyn M Barnard College
"Yes."
Nancy M 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
"Better hold on french and a lot of independence. Also a lot of frustration with the university administration in Paris."
A student Barnard College
"Yes. I learned a lot about other cultures "
Beth Green Barnard College
"Yes. Because of my study abroad experience I now understand human rights from a completely different perspective. My life and my perspective on the world has been totally changed."
Nancy M Barnard College
"Yes! I learned a lot about how to research in French, how to babysit in French (and babysit in general--I learned so much from that experience and I was able to understand French culture a lot better)."
Julia K Barnard College
"I learnt about different cultures, how to function on my own in a foreign country and how to be even more independent- even though I've been abroad on my own before"
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
"totally worthwhile experience"
A student 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 definitely worthwhile. There are things that I would do differently if I could do it over again, but I don't regret doing it."
Paige N Barnard College
"The best part for me was just knowing I could actually LIVE and get by fairly well in another country. There's something about that knowledge that is just so great."
Hannah M Barnard College
"A new perspective of my home institution (Barnard). Absolutely worthwhile."
Elissa M Barnard College
"I grew up so much because I was put in the most independent situation of my life. I learned more responsibility and also learned to try so many new things and enter into new experiences. Granted, there were problems with my academic experience and the system was hard to figure out, but every single other part of my time in Londo..."
Abbey W Barnard College