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.
"My Italian improved and I learned how to adapt to new situations. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Of course it was worthwhile. Every experience I've had abroad (they're extensive!) has been worthwhile in it's own way. I learned to go with the flow, and trust that though my program isn't perfect, in the end I needed to be the one to make it meaningful for myself. That being said, given the opportunity to do it again, I would ..."
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"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 was 100% worthwhile. I gained so much experience in being an independent student and studying on a more personal level. "
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"I understood more about US foreign relations and history, which was really worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained some friendship, traveled in europe, explored Oxford Worthwhile in general, but not what I expected"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned independence from traveling on my own. Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved it. I learned a lot about how to do things on your own. I was very independent, I was one of the only students from Middlebury(and only girl) that went to UNSW, so i was forced to really branch out and take risks both socially and academically. "
Charlotte D Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about another culture and saw the world through a different lens. I had a great time, and going to İstanbul is certainly worthwhile. Turkey is overwhelmingly Muslim, which stands in stark contrast to any place I had ever been to before. It was nice being immersed in another culture where most people didn't speak ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about how rigorous Oxford is, but like it's Oxford. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself while abroad and it was definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but it was not oriented toward my main academic studies "
A student 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 how to live on my own in a new culture, yes it was worthwile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and a lot about myself that I believe staying in my comfort zone at Middlebury wouldn't have given me. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very enriching stepping out of the United States and experiencing how different countries live their lives. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes. I learned how to live on my own. I learned how to structure my time. I learned I struggle with anxiety/depression. I learned to trust myself and my artist intuition. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and gained insight into how other people live. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about South African healthcare and the challenges they face. This knowledge can be applied to my learnings about other healthcare systems. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I also got to go to amazing and beautiful places and make new friends. It was a good break from regular college life."
Alexander B Middlebury College
"I learned to be resilient, how to start with no friends in a completely new place and build a community for myself. Especially as a political science major, it was interesting to be abroad in the leadup to a presidential election and understand more about how America is viewed from the outside. "
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"Worthwhile. I came out speaking better Spanish and having a better understanding of the Spanish society and culture."
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"it was worthwhile, gained independence skills and language skills"
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my language ability and gained a greater cultural perspective."
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"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, I met really smart people and motivated individuals. While only two classes were interesting to me, I also got exposure to other activities."
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