Office of Study Abroad

Choosing a Program

There are many reasons to choose a study abroad program and given the number of approved programs, you should expect this process to take some time. 

Things to Consider When Choosing a Program

Below is a list of things to consider when researching and choosing a study abroad program. If you feel lost or need guidance when researching your programs, please make an appointment with an advisor to talk over your options.

Resources to utilize when choosing a program:

Abroad 101 Evaluations

Abroad 101 LogoBrandeis University partners with www.Abroad101.com to host all returnee student evaluations of approved study abroad programs. This resource allows you to search evaluations of your Brandeis peers as well as other students from across the United States.

Speak with Returnees

Speaking with a program returnee can be very helpful to get feedback about the programs you're interested in; it allows you to ask those detailed questions that only someone who participated in a program can answer. However, please always keep in mind that someone else's experience will not be the same as your experience. There are a number of ways you can connect with returnees:

  • Study Abroad Ambassadors: The Study Abroad Ambassadors are a great resource for students. They plan programs, help in the office, offer peer advising during their office hours, and are available to be contacted by email as well.
  • Brandeis' Returnee Contact List: This list consists of Brandeis returnee students' names, email addresses, programs, program locations and majors/minors. You can view this list and contact any of the students on it to ask about their program. Please be respectful when contacting these students as they have volunteered to be contacted.
  • Does your program(s) of interest have a returnee database or alumni program? Reach out to the program to ask if they can connect you.

Using the Approved Programs List

The Office of Study Abroad manages an approved programs list for students to assist with searching for study abroad programs. By using the filters on this page, you are able to search by major, location, program type, language, level or support, and experiential learning opportunities like internships or research. This is a great way to start seeing what options might be a good fit for you! 

Meeting with Office of Study Abroad Staff

Advisors are available to meet with every student interested in study abroad, whether you are not sure if study abroad is for you or you know exactly where you want to go. During this meeting you'll discuss your interests and goals for abroad as well as discuss various program options. Advisors are available to meet with students throughout the process, from initial inquiry to application until their time abroad and then upon return. 

Make an appointment with an advisor