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.
"loved living in london"
A student Middlebury College
"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 wasn't abroad. Not worthwhile unless you want to complete a graduate degree at MIIS."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about how rigorous Oxford is, but like it's Oxford. "
A student Middlebury College
"Spanish"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence and confidence while traveling. I also got to see many parts of the world, which was amazing. Studying abroad can definitely be challenging and stressful but ultimately is was an awesome experience and very worthwhile!"
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 socially, but very little academically."
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
"Strength and Courage."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained good sociological/historical/cultural understanding of the Czech Republic and its surrounding countries. Developed some good traveling, living, etc. skills."
A student Middlebury College
"My Italian improved and I learned how to adapt to new situations. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Because of the location of the program, you get a very immersive experience in that many of the locals do not speak English. My time in Thailand felt very "authentic". The classes were honestly nothing too special, but they provided experiences I would not have been able to have at my home university. There are homestays which s..."
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
"I gained a broader understanding of race relations and historical influence. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained so much experience in being an independent student and studying on a more personal level. "
A student 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
"Gained some friendship, traveled in europe, explored Oxford Worthwhile in general, but not what I expected"
A student Middlebury College
"research experience, field work exposure, and it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Studying at Middlebury's Kunming program was definitely worth it because I got to improve my Chinese and in a beautiful city!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be very independent, and how to work hard to immerse myself into a culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes "
Nicholos Wilkinson Middlebury College
"I learned more about living as an independent person, especially living in a small city; there was an emphasis on exploration and discovery that I often had to do while on my own. While there were ups and downs, the experience was definitely worth while. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned independence from traveling on my own. Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more independent and became more happy with myself."
Emma C Middlebury College
