Middlebury College
University Information
Each year more than 50% of the junior class at Middlebury studies abroad in more than 40 countries at more than 90 different programs and universities.
Mission Statement:
International Programs supports Middlebury’s mission to cultivate the intellectual, creative, physical, ethical, and social qualities essential for leadership in a rapidly changing global community. A student’s study abroad experience should be an integral and coherent part of his or her academic program at Middlebury, enhancing the on-campus curriculum and supporting a liberal arts education. To achieve these ends, Middlebury students study abroad on academically substantive programs that foster cultural and linguistic integration.
Middlebury Schools Abroad:
Middlebury has Schools Abroad at more than 40 universities in Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
Externally-Sponsored (Non-Middlebury) Programs:
Each year a significant number of Middlebury students study abroad on externally-sponsored programs (programs other than Middlebury Schools Abroad) in countries such as Australia, Botswana, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and more!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Middlebury Students Study Abroad Deadline: FEBRUARY 1 (to study abroad the following fall, spring, or academic year)
Visit http://www.middlebury.edu/international/sa for more information.
"I learned about Czech culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent, I learned more "street skills" (navigation, safety, etc), I became a better cook, I learned how to take risks, I learned the language. It was very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel on my own and navigate an entirely new place. I met incredible people along the way and grew immensely. "
Midd Student Middlebury College
"On top of this being an experience of a lifetime, I learned so much about myself, and my field of study. The program allowed for a lot of independence, and for individuals to get out of it what they put in. Academically, I feel like I learned more that in any semester of college up until this point. "
Colin B Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of differences and also similarities between cultures"
Charles Pratt Middlebury College
"definitely grew up a lot"
Amanda B Middlebury College
"A little Czech and a lot of fun"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a big city. I learned to trust myself/my judgements. I made great friends and visited so many cool parts of the city/country. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I can't really put into words everything I learned abroad. It was an amazing opportunity to live in a part of the world that most people never get to see. It was really a perspective changing 5 months that was completely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be a smart traveler, how to really push myself, how to keep a super open mind, and also that I probably want to live in NZ and Australia again at some point! It was definitely worthwhile, and every aspect of the trip was awesome."
A student Middlebury College
"new culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained some great friends, some sick calves from hiking all over the South Island, and a ridiculous amount of fun facts about the Resource Management Act of 1991"
Caitlin DiCara Middlebury College
"I was able to gain a more technical series of insights than I would at another degree program. The program was really set up for building linkages to a post college career. I found this really helpful"
A student Middlebury College
"It was so incredibly worthwhile. Amsterdam marked major growth in my life as a student and a person. I was exposed to so many new places, people, perspectives and experiences and wouldn't trade my experience for anything. I am eternally grateful for this opportunity."
Emily C Middlebury College
"I gained an international perspective on a country with a welfare state. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I got to live in a new place with a different culture, make great friends, and take unique classes."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I had the opportunity to work with some NGOs and governmental organisms, which I could never have had back here."
David P Middlebury College
"The biggest thing I gained was social confidence and a sense of self worth that I don't think I would have been able to find trapped in my small community at home"
Sarah C Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language skills, and learned a lot about Argentina, Latin American politics and history, and geography. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was an eye opening experience. I understand what it means to take on more responsibility now. "
A student Middlebury College
"My abroad experience was one that I'll fondly remember for my entire life. I learned that I could be comfortable living in not only a large city, but a large city in a foreign country. Stockholm was one of the most beuatiful cities I've seen, both visually and culturally, and I hope I can one day live there as an adult."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained confidence in living a city life from finding an apartment to navigating public transportation. I learned how to assimilate into a new place as much as possible and how to communicate better with people from different cultures or in different languages. I learned that I love Madrid -- definitely worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills grew immensely as well as just general adult skills-- it was my first time living in a city in an apartment, so I learned to cook, clean, grocery shop, take care of myself. Travel was incredibly valuable."
A student Middlebury College
"An intensified focus on learning and balance in all aspects of my life"
A student Middlebury College
