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 think I learned how to ask for help when I need it and learned how to voice concerns or issues in uncomfortable situations. "
Erin Chambers Brandeis University
"Abroad was a great experience that I sculpted on my own terms with travelling, exploring the city, and making new friends. "
Emily B Brandeis University
"I gained so much from traveling. Honestly, since I did not like my program and Shabbat was difficult, I tried to travel as much as possible and I had such great experiences, mostly meeting up with brandeis friends who were studying in other countries during the semester. That aspect was worthwhile, but the program was so bad t..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned A LOT about myself and what I need as a person. I need a community, I need a support system, I need people to share experiences with. Not all the time - as I knew as a self proclaimed independent before departing - but there is a difference between valuing alone time and living off of it. I also became an amazing write..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about how vastly the culture differs across borders. Yes worthwhile "
Natalie J Brandeis University
"I learned how to network in a professional setting and how to get ahead in DC. My best experienced occurred outside the classroom, at professional events, workshops, volunteer opportunities. It was not worthwhile because the reason I was there - the "study" of study abroad - was not engaging. "
Hailey M Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about linguistic typology and the syntax of Chinese, I suppose. Not much else."
A student Brandeis University
"I would say it was worthwhile to study abroad. "
A student Brandeis University
"Exploring London was great, so that was good. I also learned that the American collegiate education system is much more conducive to actual learning and meaningful engagement with the subject. "
A student Brandeis University
"I loved going to museums, traveling, and experiencing nature. I learned how to be independent and do things on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"had so much fun!"
Jacob Bacon Brandeis University
"Lots of traveling before the internship period began."
Clements Park Brandeis University
"I'm not sure"
A student Brandeis University
"Yes. It gave me clarity on what I want out of life and how I want to achieve it. Sometimes with darkness comes light. "
Dana Brown Brandeis University
"Some classes were worth while, I learned about Israel and Palestine more. It was not worthwhile though."
Deena K Brandeis University
"The internship was great, but this itself would not make me want to endure this program again. I have a job because of this program, but BU needs to make some serious administrative changes before anyone is able to enjoy this experience. "
Logan N Brandeis University
"I became much more independent and self-reliable. I know that I will be able to pull through for myself, and that I will alway be there for myself. I am much more autonomous and emotionally independent, as I only had myself to cry to for 5 months (family and friends were very supportive, but they couldn't be there with me). I am..."
A student Brandeis University
"That it wasn’t worth it leaving my home university. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and my values, and gained a global perspective from traveling. It was a very worthwhile experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that archaeology may, in fact, not be the professional field for me. If, on the other hand, it does prove to be my calling, it will surely not be in archaeology of the Maya"
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