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.
"I made a ton of new friends that I hope to stay in touch with as well as see in the future. It was definitely worthwhile."
Drew F Brandeis University
"I gained the amazing experience of traveling to different culturally rich cities within Australia and the unique countries neighboring Australia (New Zealand, SE Asia) "
Ryan B Brandeis University
"This was the most worthwhile experience of my life! I had never been abroad before nor had I had that level of independence from my family. It was great pushing my comfort zone and what I thought I was capable of doing. I feel stronger and more confident in myself after this, and I feel like I've also gone to another level of un..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it's clichéd, but it was the best experience of my life."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes. It was worthwhile. I made loads of friends, travelled and learnt a lot about myself as a person.. "
Vasavi N Brandeis University
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was hard at times. I have been away from home a lot before, but none of my experiences were like this one. I was thrown completely out of my comfort zone, was miserable for bits of the time, but I wouldn't change a single day. I learned to silence my mind and just observe and learn; I ..."
Molly P Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself who I am as a person and a friend. Getting thrown into an experience and learning how to be self-reliant was important for my personal development. It was worthwhile and while the classes were not the most intensive. I learned so much from my abroad experience and many of the memories I made help me ..."
A student Brandeis University
"just a new perspective on life"
A student Brandeis University
"It was amazing! I learned so much and I am really happy that I went."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a better perspective of the every day life of the Japanese and how tradition and culture are integrated into modern day life. I also improved in my Japanese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to a 3rd semester level. From what I academically and culturally learned to the friendships I made with local, inte..."
Emily W Brandeis University
"- How to cook - How to manage my time - How to get used to large sized lectures Conclusion: Matured as a person so it was very worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"People talk about how spending time abroad completely changes you and your perspective. For me, this was very untrue. Perhaps it is because I had the opportunity to live in multiple countries abroad growing up, but I am not sure. I found that being abroad gives you a better understanding of who you are by challenging and questio..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about a different culture in all aspects of the country "
Eric L Brandeis University
"I learned that when things get hard, the best thing is to keep going and put yourself as deeply in the thick of things as possible. I realized that I could have observed Chile and my host family or I could jump in, make a lot of mistakes, but also get so much more out of it. This program was incredibly worthwhile and special. I ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent and how to interact with other cultures. It was a completely worthwhile experience. "
Anne L Brandeis University
"I was able to be immersed in a German-speaking environment, which alone made the experience worthwhile. Meeting many people of various backgrounds and ideas was also a valuable experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that I'm capable of much more difficult coursework and than I'm used to. I also learned that keeping an academic pledge can be fun as well as challenging."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was the best time of my college career. I become increasingly independent and confident as the trip progressed. I learned how to navigate a foreign city and become comfortable in new environments. "
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish definitely improved, and through the independent project I gained confidence in myself and my research and writing abilities. It was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about the Korean cultures, such as the youth culture, the cafe culture, the couple culture, the drinking culture, etc. There are various colorful components within the Korean cultures, and it was amazing to see things from a different cultural background."
Yini R Brandeis University
"My journey in South Africa was a humbling one. I learned about the health system, explored a topic of interest during my independent study project, and made friends and family that will last a lifetime. My host families openly shared their personal experiences with me, which not only taught me about their traditions and culture,..."
Joleen C Brandeis University
"It was definitely worth while. I became more independent and learned a lot about myself. I learned to take advantage of as many opportunities that come my way. "
Sydney M Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the ability to go on adventures by myself because I was in control of what I wanted to gain from my experience abroad. It was worthwhile because by the end I had a better understanding of London from living in the city and explored it instead of attempting to jetting off to a new place every weekend. I also..."
Tina N Brandeis University
"Gained a greater appreciation of space and silence. Better understanding of the socioeconomic problems affecting the poor. Learned I could take a lot more stress than I thought I could."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be independent, to figure out how to navigate and feel at home in a big city, and to balance school work with fun. It was most definitely a worthwhile use of my summer. "
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