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.
"It was awesome meeting and traveling with local and study abroad students. The New Zealand landscape is beautiful, and I am so fortunate that I had time to explore. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved being able to explore the South Island - it is unbelievably beautiful. The people I met along the way were great. Being at a larger university was also valuable. I felt that I was able to focus my time/attention on subject material that I was interested in."
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. It opened me up to a whole new way of life and way of looking at life. I loved it."
A student Middlebury College
"Scandinavia is an amazing place. "
A student Middlebury College
"Self-sufficiency"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot both in and outside of the classroom. Being in a foreign country where I didn't know the language taught me a lot about being independent."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. Museum studies is not an easy subject to find programs for. This program answered a lot of my questions about the field and opened my eyes to a lot of new things about museums. "
Celia Ripple Middlebury College
"I became a lot more independent and was able to learn how to travel alone in a city and adapt to a new culture. "
Adrianna Gildner Middlebury College
"I learnt a lot about the Moroccan culture and languages. The food is awesome and people are hospitable to foreign students. "
Anne Middlebury College
"The significance of culture and history and travel."
Student 1 Middlebury College
"Increased language proficiency"
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, people skills, practical work-life skills, and the ability to write, think, and read in another language."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being independent and managing my own schedule whilst being worthwhile. I also learned that I love the UK because of my experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worth while. I learned about the culture, about relationships, other people, and most importantly, about myself. "
Grace W Middlebury College
"I learned how to integrate myself into the lives of students who have been living together for multiple years. I also learned how to navigate and travel in a country where I did not initially know anyone. It was most definitely worthwhile. "
Susan R Middlebury College
"I learned that it's important to strike a balance between taking advantage of every travel/party/adventure moment while abroad and also making sustainably and mindfully. If you dedicate yourself to the language pledge, you won't regret it!"
Katherine Mayopoulos Middlebury College
"friendships and memories that will last a lifetime "
GREG SYDOR Middlebury College
"Independence, self confidence in my acting abilities, improved my communication skills, pushed me to not be scared of the unknown, to take a leap of faith and more importantly convinced me that theatre is the right path for me. YES it was worthwhile!"
akhanna Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about tropical ecology."
Donald Jones Middlebury College
"It was totally worthwhile! I gained exposure to a new culture and different ways of doing things, which was extremely exciting. I also gained so much confidence. Finally, more than 10 year later, it's shaped so much of what I've done- living and working in Argentina and Uruguay for 5 years, walking Saint James' Way (definitely..."
A student Middlebury College
"Independency - completely worth it!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about Spanish culture, lifestyle, and attitudes, and will take this new cultural awareness with me wherever I go. I gained unforgettable friendships and experiences, and found my time incredibly worthwhile. I also learned basic life skills, like cooking, cleaning, using transportation etc."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and learned to be a more flexible and outgoing person. Because of this semester I really found my love of traveling and would love to be able to either study or work abroad again!"
Cornelia W Middlebury College
"I made great friends and had a better understanding of what I want academically moving forward. "
A student - Middlebury College Middlebury College
"French language skills, immersion in a new culture, fantastic friends and internship experience that will serve me well. "
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