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 improved my Chinese language ability and got to experience Chinese culture"
Rolonda Donelson Brandeis University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and I will return to China in the future because I had an amazing experience. My Chinese language fluency has increased a lot and the program is more intensive than at Brandeis, so you learn to read and write the characters. China is so different and so innovative. I learned so much abo..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about going with the flow. It was hard as a bit of a control freak to come to the terms with the fact that most everything was not going to be 100% on my terms and that there was going to be some form of compromise involved. The friendships I made with fellow students on my program, laughing at these uncontrollab..."
Samantha Hoinville Brandeis University
"If you're doing a whole year abroad, it might be helpful to visit the school(s) just as how high school students would visit colleges. London was a great city and a great experience, but I felt the particular institution wasn't necessarily the right fit. And fit is one of the most important factors - and that comes in two compon..."
Osmond Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. I gained great knowledge of the Middle East, improved at local and FusHa Arabic, got to know more about the culture, and make great friends. "
A student Brandeis University
"I made friends that I hope to keep in touch with and had a lot of fun. It was very much worthwhile. Also my language proficiency grew exponentially."
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish improved significantly over the course of this program. Specifically, learning Ecuadorianisms abroad was really fun and interesting because that's not something you can learn in a classroom. You get to really be a part of the community and culture with the host family system."
Eva R Brandeis University
"Basic understanding of German, experience living in a foreign country, exposure to German culture"
A student Brandeis University
"The class was great, the professors were really nice. And also, it was great to know how Korean students study. "
Joo Hun C Brandeis University
"I LEARNed HOW TO BE INDEPENDENT AND MANAGE MY MONEY"
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I had to learn how to navigate living in a completely foreign city and attending a school that I was not at all familiar with beforehand. Doing so taught me a lot myself and how to live independently and what to do when problems arise and there's no one you can turn to for help. In addition, being i..."
Siobhan McKenna Brandeis University
"I improved my Italian skills a great deal; got a better understanding of Italian culture as it exists today; made some great friends; developed a taste for decent wine, fine cheeses, fresh pasta, and home cooking; was confronted with some excellent thought-provoking questions about myself and my worldview; and got more homesick ..."
Jennifer E Brandeis University
"It was totally worth to go. I grew a lot personally and mentally got stronger; learned how to survive in a completely new country; Classes were fun and I got very interested in counselling as a career over there."
Amphy P Brandeis University
"I learned so much... it's hard to explain briefly. I learned a lot about traveling, living independently, navigating new cities and cultures, and immersing myself in ways and places I am interested in. I loved this experience and would recommend studying abroad to anyone even slightly interested."
A student Brandeis University
"A close looking about Japanese history and Japanese universities. Also, I achieve some improvement in Japanese and wanted to keep studying it in the future."
Xinru L Brandeis University
"graduating early is important. yes "
A student Brandeis University
"Gained a lot of knowledge about Spanish culture, was definitely worthwhile, wish that I spoke to more locals. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile, I gained many new friends and memories and feel more developed as an individual."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to interact with different people, how to travel alone, how to plan my time and money and how to be independent"
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to navigate the world and challenging new situations. I think the experience was very hard for me and at times draining, but I loved pushing myself and I am so happy to have gained so much confidence from the experience, and also I have gained a ..."
A student Brandeis University
"The language and friends, yes"
Alisha S Brandeis University
"I learned important journalism skills from my internship, which will be a big help in my career goals."
A student Brandeis University
"Independence, especially since I was so integrated into the city (as opposed to being on a designated campus)."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence, fluency in the language, experience of taking integrated classes. "
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