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 learned how to be independent and to understand a city and a culture from my own perspective and to take things for what they are. It was very worthwhile and if I could I would do it again."
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"A lot of self growth. What is meaningful / where I should spend my time. Going and doing stuff rather than always saying I'm going to do stuff. "
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"I definitely learned that stepping out of my comfort zone was such a good thing. I feel like I can go anywhere now and have as many adventures as I want!"
Takisha Edwards Brandeis University
"I understand more of the local culture and encounter much more international students. I truly embraced cultural diversity here. Hong Kong is a city worthwhile to explore because it has many sightseeings and food. The fact that it is closer to other Asian countries is a benefit that I get to travel to Singapore and the Philippin..."
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"Going abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Going to Perugia was also one of the best decisions I have ever made. Rather than go to a large tourist city, I recommend smaller cities like Perugia for a more authentic Italian feel, for more opportunities to practice your Italian, and for less congested streets. ..."
hk21 Brandeis University
"My French got exponentially better and I really learned a lot about French culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"I have gained a few lifelong friends and a sense of confidence in my ability to handle things on my own. I've traveled all over and gained packing skills, cooking skills and have learned to like tea! It was a lot of fun."
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"The internship was a great experience not only because I could put an internship overseas on my resume but because I met great people who love what they did and were all extremely welcoming of a foreign college student. Going abroad was absolutely worthwhile because Sydney became a second home and I wish all the time I was stil..."
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"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I learned how to live independently and also about Australian culture. I also had the chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world as well as myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained Korean language skills."
Peng Tao Brandeis University
"This was probably the most worthwhile decision of my life. I got to experience a different country, make new friends, and gain a better appreciation for my own home country. "
Tatianna Banci Brandeis University
"I learned so much about cultural exchange and living internationally"
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"I learned a lot about myself and my comfort zone as well as how to effectively live in a group setting. And I gained confidence in my language skills not only in Spanish communication as well as English."
Taylor E Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent, and I got the chance to experience many different cultures while abroad. Denmark is such a great place to live and I know that I will be back. After speaking to some of my friends about their abroad programs, I've found that DIS is by far the most organized and comprehensive program. The stu..."
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"Staying smart while traveling by myself and budget. "
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"I learned so much, Anything from the daily routines of my host family to the language itself, I learned to appreciate french food, culture, the language, and I learned im capable of so much more than I thought. "
Anya Engelberg-Nolan Brandeis University
"First, I gained very enjoyable study experiences, because the professors were great and the classes were productive. Second, I made some international friends, who were from Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. "
A student Brandeis University
"How to get used to a new community within a short amount of time. Yes."
Yinan L Brandeis University
"I was able to grasp a better understanding of my own interests. I set some personal goals and was exposed to things I had never previously tried, such as netball (a women's British sport). "
A student Brandeis University
"I made friends in China. improved my speaking ability. And really had a chance to meet people of different backgrounds. "
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"I learned a lot about what I was capable of both academically and personally. I became a lot more responsible and worldly about my surroundings and the cultures of others, as well as those of the countries I visited. "
A student Brandeis University
"The culture, the language skills, friends."
Jingyi H Brandeis University
"I gained great work experience and knowledge about England and London specifically. I learned how to get along in a foreign country. "
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"The experience abroad was invaluable and irreplaceable for me. Even if I were to travel to Seoul again I don't think it would be the same. It may still be great, but not the same, so this was 100% worthwhile for me. "
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"Studying in Seoul, ironically, made me thankful that I was not raised in such a society. I love being there as a foreigner, but would not choose to grow up having to conform to such rigid standards and expectations. I know that seems rather morbid to say, but beyond that I experienced a different type of education, met new peopl..."
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