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.
"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
"It was 1000% worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Europe and other cultures, which I find very valuable. I also learned how to cook for myself and really live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile."
Alex Cook Middlebury College
"Yes, lots of travel not as much integration"
A student Middlebury College
"I really learned to be open to all the new cultural perspectives around me and to reflect upon the cultural preferences that shape who I am. "
Sarah Kavoogian Middlebury College
"This program is completely unique. It is extremely intensive and challenging. There is hardly any free time and at times hugely frustrating and disorganized. But it is also one of the best things I have ever done in terms of expanding my world view, critical thinking skills, and personal growth. The experiences you get acces..."
A student Middlebury College
"research experience, field work exposure, and it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence and Spanish It was worth it but had I tried harder from the beginning, I could have gained much more."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself as a person and as a student but I do believe that I didn't take much away academically. This makes me nervous for my senior year at Middlebury as the academic environment is much more demanding and rigorous. "
Alejandra G Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Chinese culture and language. Just being in China and making Chinese friends helped me to appreciate learning the language so much more. I also gained experience of navigating problems and thinking critically in a foreign language and culture."
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
"I learned a lot about myself as a student and how I need to learn language. "
Celia Ripple Middlebury College
"I have an internship in Berlin for the summer. Yes it was worthwhile."
Sarah Schmid Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned to be very independent, I learned Kiswahili, I grew very close to my friends on the program, I made many friends and I plan to go back after I graduate. "
Hannah Blair 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 very independent, and how to work hard to immerse myself into a culture."
A student 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
"This experience gave me practical experience I needed in architectural practice, as well as an opportunity to travel Europe and widen my perspective on design and life."
Jacob Brooks Allnutt Middlebury College
"I was able to take classes that I would not be able to take at my home institution, and I really enjoyed my experience overall. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more independent and became more happy with myself."
Emma C Middlebury College
"absolutely worthwhile. got to travel a lot, learned a bit about how I live in a big city. "
Jack S 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
"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
"Strength and Courage."
A student Middlebury College
