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Brandeis is for students who aren't afraid to admit they have a lot to discover. Life here is about trying new things — lots of new things — until you find the ones you love.

Life as a Brandeisian

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There’s no right or wrong way to be a student at Brandeis. It's about you just being you.

Defining Community

Community. Every school has it, and no two places do it quite the same. At Brandeis, community means students who aren’t afraid to admit they have a lot to discover, and who want to be surrounded by people on a similar journey.

It means a compact, residential and easy-to-navigate campus packed with opportunity. A place where you can try new things — lots of new things — until you find the ones you love. Where you’ll form relationships that will last a lifetime.

Playful and purposeful. Big enough to offer you the world, but small enough to feel like home. That’s how we define community at Brandeis.

Be who you are

Destiny smiles and text says "Destiny's day in the life"

Physiology class, lab, work at the Intercultural Center and dance practice.

Ben outside in front of a sidewalk. Text says "Ben's day in the life"

Soccer practice, Introduction to Drawing class, Investment Club and more.

Greg takes a selfie in a mirror and flashes a peace sign. Text says "Greg's Day in the Life"

Classes, catching up with friends, lab research and trivia at The Stein.

Krupa smiles at the camera. Text says "Krupa's day in the life"

Neurobiology class, Rice Wars, dance team and more.

Yes, You Can Do That at Brandeis

Everyone talks about college as a time to "discover yourself." At Brandeis? We actually mean it.

Think sports might be your thing? What about languages? Or culture? Student government, perhaps? Stand-up comedy? Baking? Underground music production?

Maybe you’ll dive deeper into a passion you’ve had since childhood. Maybe you’ll stumble into something completely unexpected that changes everything. At Brandeis, you don’t have to choose between comfort and adventure — you get both.

With hundreds of clubs, teams and organizations, you’ll find your people, explore new interests and make the most of every moment.

Internships at Brandeis

Through internships, Brandeis students explore interests, develop professional skills and prepare for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

Noah standing with his arms crossed in front of the U.S. Capitol building

Tackling global issues on Capitol Hill

For Noah ’26, an internship with Congressman Steny Hoyer connected classroom learning to real-world impact on national and global issues.

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Preserving the past, shaping the future

Gabriella C. ’27 spent the summer uncovering the histories of accomplished, yet often overlooked, figures in Jewish history.

Walid stands at a lab bench

Learning skills to find a cure

Walid I. ’27, a neuroscience and biology double major, put his passion for medicine and research into practice during a 12-week internship at Stanford Medicine.

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Bridging sustainability and justice

Lauren F. ’26 spent her summer learning about sales, business development and event planning as an intern with the American Clean Power Association.