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.
"From my experience abroad I learned a great deal about living abroad in a completely new country speaking a different language. I learned how to navigate social situations in a different way and through my academics learned about other forms of teaching and content."
Ujjayan Siddharth Middlebury College
"it was ok"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being proactive with one's time as well as a lot about speaking French."
Noah Wagner-Carlberg Middlebury College
"It wasn't abroad. Not worthwhile unless you want to complete a graduate degree at MIIS."
A student Middlebury College
"Living in a city, which I have not done before, was interesting. I really enjoyed traveling to visit friends around the world. It was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile. I came out speaking better Spanish and having a better understanding of the Spanish society and culture."
A student Middlebury College
"What I wanted to study post Middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but it was not oriented toward my main academic studies "
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my language ability and gained a greater cultural perspective."
A student Middlebury College
"yes it was i learned a ton about myself, the language, and what i want in life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to interact with people my age from a different background. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about cultural nuance, and also how being good at a foreign language doesn't mean you're competent at navigating the culture."
A student Middlebury College
"yes worthwhile, i learned to focus less on school and enjoy the experience from a social standpoint"
Jonathan Meythaler Falcones Middlebury College
"It put the world into context and made me realize what is truly important."
Emily H Middlebury College
"My speaking ability improved, my listening skills improved dramatically, and I gained a new outlook on Jordanian culture and Arab culture more broadly."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the Swedish culture and had a wonderful time traveling around Europe. I made some really close friends as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile! It taught me a lot about myself and about a part of the world I had never been to before."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation for Turkey and Turkish culture and a desire to return. "
James S Middlebury College
"I gained a real perspective on living abroad and living independently, and got the chance to travel around Europe from a storybook locale as home base. I'll never "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained experience in independence and understanding myself. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live on my own"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I met really smart people and motivated individuals. While only two classes were interesting to me, I also got exposure to other activities."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile in the sense that I was exposed to an entirely different culture and way of living."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to experience some incredible hiking and places in New Zealand, as well as learn how to navigate a strange and at times confusing academic system. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to budget and how to travel."
A student Middlebury College
