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.
"Yes it was worthwhile because I gained a whole new perspective and experience on Europe. "
William C Middlebury College
"I gained language skills. I also gained independence and realized how capable I am at doing things in a foreign country. I also gained time management, to do my work while still having fun. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how people view america who don't live here and have somewhat similar styles of life. It was very interesting to be there during this past election cycle -this resulted in some very interesting conversations."
Tucker Cadow Middlebury College
"I learned many different countries cultures from traveling all over Europe. Extremely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
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A student Middlebury College
"I learned that it is surprisingly easy to adapt to a new culture and environment. The experience made me confident in my ability to live anywhere and be able to assimilate to my surroundings."
A student Middlebury College
"Incredible. I could write a book about it."
Thomas R Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living alone and it was definitely cool to experience college in a city environment. I would recommend booking as many trips around Australia as you can afford to as those are what I enjoyed most from my experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I now have an incredible connection to an amazing people and amazing people and I feel reinvigorated academically. "
Melissa S Middlebury College
"Wonderful!"
A student Middlebury College
"So much, independence, course work, cooking, traveling. worth it"
Pierce Fricke Middlebury College
"Adulting experience, social/friendship skills, intercultural experience, academic experience, "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to identify the vast majority of the macroscopic things living on Svalbard including plants, invertebrates, birds and, of course foxes and reindeer. The opportunity to live in and study in the arctic was rare and unique - not something I could have done if I hadn't gone or likely will have an opportunity to do again - ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Flexibility! how to live with a group! knowledge of wildlife/conservation! "
A student Middlebury College
"Academically it was extremely valuable. The people at Lincoln are great, and I look forward to going back as soon as I can. It is a great experience which I highly recommend. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a variety of field biology skills, I learned how to grind and laugh through tough situations, I learned all about the wildlife of the Okavango, and I gained a whole bunch of close relationships. "
Ben Borgmann-Winter Middlebury College
"I learned how to speak Norwegian and had an amazing time exploring the country. It was absolutely worthwhile and I will actually be living in Oslo for the next year because I had such a good time!"
Emily S 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
"Gained a new perspective, very worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
