Before applying to a study abroad program, it’s important for you to consider what program elements best suit your academic, professional, and personal needs and interests. As you conduct your research for a study abroad program, you should reflect on the following questions:

• What am I hoping to accomplish through study abroad?
• What are my academic needs? Are there specific courses I’ll need to take for concentration credit?
• When is the right time for me to study abroad? Your concentration advisor may be a great resource for thinking through this as well.
• What are my other priorities as it pertains to selecting a study abroad program? (e.g. financial, health, social identity, Brown obligations)

Discovering the right study abroad program can be daunting, but rest assured you have a host of resources to support you along the way including your study abroad advisor, your concentration advisor, the financial aid office, and your friends and family.

Once you have a solid understanding of how study abroad works at Brown and your priorities, you’re ready to search through our program database to find a program that aligns with your goals and needs. We invite you to start your program exploration process by creating a login for the Brown Study Abroad Application Portal. You may also quickly see the portfolio of programs without creating a login.

If you could use a bit more guidance as you search for the right study abroad program, we invite you to do the following:

• Attend a Study Abroad 101 session (see listings on our events calendar) or watch a pre-recorded Study Abroad 101 info session. Study Abroad 101 is a great opportunity to learn how study abroad works at Brown and what the next steps are in the planning process.
• Schedule an advising appointment with a study abroad advisor. Your study abroad advisor is a great resource to help you refine your goals for study abroad to ultimately help you find the best program for you.