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 really balance serious things like academics with fun things like traveling and going on adventures, and realizing how much you can learn about yourself when you are in a situation that is not completely familiar."
Ilana Cedarbaum Brandeis University
"I gained a huge amount of independence, confidence in myself and my abilities, and I learned to take advantage of opportunities presented to me. Of course it was worthwhile!"
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"I became a more confident traveler and student, and became more self-sufficient as a person in general. It was absolutely worthwhile, and a truly life-changing experience."
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"I improved my French skills greatly which was my goal of going abroad and therefore I found it worthwhile. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained an appreciation for other cultures, and due to not having the same responsibilities that you have at home, I was really able to learn about what was important to me and my priorities. "
Sarah G Brandeis University
"I learned how to travel by myself and communicate efficiently beyond language barriers. "
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"I definitely learned so much about India, especially considering that I knew nothing going in. On a more personal level, going abroad gave me a new perspective on how to live my life. I think that living in India made me realize my own mortality, so I will lead a more mindful life for the rest of my days. Going abroad was extrem..."
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"A new culture, new mindset, and unique sides of learning a new language. It was very worthwhile"
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"I really improved my Spanish and learned about living in a different part of the world. I will definitely reflect on my experience in Mérida when I make future life decisions - I learned about myself and what I want my life to be like."
Emily A Brandeis University
"It was amazing! I gained a new appreciation for Spanish and how fun a language it is to speak. It was incredible."
Avery F Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about what was happening in the world. I got perspective of events and trials affecting people other than Americans. And I made some amazing friends"
Jessica Kaufman Brandeis University
"I improved my language abilities, made good networking connections, and added to my resume with an internship."
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"I learned how to live independently and travel independently. I have also gained a better understanding of UK culture, and the cultures of the other places I traveled to. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kim Adler Brandeis University
"I had the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of a country and of a culture in a part of the world that I knew nothing about. I could have read about it in a book, and I did, but I also had the opportunity to go outside and experience what I was learning about and reading about in the the classroom. That is such a special ..."
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"I gained a sense of independence and what it is like to live in Danish society. It was definitely a worthwhile and incredible experience!"
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"I learned French! The reason I went to Paris in the first place was to improve my French language skills, and I can confidently say that I achieved that goal. Though my time abroad was extremely challenging, I learned more than I ever have in the span of 5 months. Abroad is really what you make of it, and I worked very hard to m..."
Molly Winer Brandeis University
"I learned the intricacies of travel, and I learned to value local over tourism culture. I also learned quite a bit about budgeting in a slightly pricey European city. It was absolutely worthwhile and I recommend that everybody participates in a semester abroad if it's feasible for them. "
Chrissy B Brandeis University
"I was truly independent for the first time and met amazing friends, and was able to travel independently quite a bit! "
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"Learned a lot about Berlin's rapid gentrification, architecture, social issues, and history. "
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"I learned to be more independent."
Mia Edelstein Brandeis University
"Greater understanding of Asian history, culture, and associated religion. It was definitely worthwhile. It was such a life changing experience. "
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"Learned a lot about my own independence, how to navigate a city. Definitely worthwhile, but don't underestimate how difficult moving to a new country on your own can be!"
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"I feel like I learned more about personal growth, rather than academic growth. Academically, I do not feel like I have grown. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about the aspects of my personality that make me an American. I became more accepting and understanding of cultural differences. Living with a host family was a main reason for this. By exploring Copenhagen, I became more confident navigating new and unfamiliar situations on my own. I'm also more interested in travelin..."
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