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 how to work independently. Relatively worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I don't regret going, but it wasn't a transformative or important experience in my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about Peruvian culture and I do feel like it was a good experience to live in a foreign country"
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile although challenging, but I learned a lot about myself and a lot about Chinese culture, and the dynamics of modern China."
Cara Eisenstein Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself and definitely felt as though I've grown as a person. Studying abroad was absolutely worthwhile. I'd recommend everyone to try it (just not at this school)."
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"My french improved and I learned a lot from the experience of living with a french family. "
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"I learned an immense amount, and it was 100% worth my time, but I wouldn't say I necessarily enjoyed the process."
Kate Hilscher Middlebury College
"This experience was worthwhile. Even though it wasn't always the most carefree or fireworks amazing experience, I still met some great people and enjoyed my classes and feel like a part of the community. Most importantly though, it all depends on your outlook and how you approach the situation. If you wanna sit in your room and ..."
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"I learned how to be comfortable being alone. I ate a lot of meals alone, went on lots of walks by myself, and generally spent most of my time solo. I honestly didn't mind it, but I learned that if people aren't around and aren't constantly reaching out to me then I'm the kind of person who will retreat into myself and stop seeki..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of math, but it was not worthwhile because I did not have time to engage with the local culture or take advantage of being abroad. I only had time for math."
A student Middlebury College
"It was academically stimulating, but it is unfortunate that we were not able to live/learn with local British students. We only mingle with around 22 other American students who are also participating in the program. That said, I am extremely grateful to have met some wonderful and inspiring tutors in my program."
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"Studying in Germany was definitely worthwhile. My biggest gain was obviously the language component. I would recommend having a few set activities, volunteer engagements, internships, travel plans if you do enter the program because you will have so much free time during the semester. I didn't know how to fill it all so there wa..."
A student Middlebury College
"So and so. It was a different experience than studying at my home institution, very challenging and I guess I feel good about myself, knowing that I managed to complete the work I was assigned every week. The tutorials of the program were very interesting: one-to-one with an Oxford professor and weekly discussions on the assigne..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned Chinese, and I really enjoyed my relationship with my roommate who was a local student. "
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my fluency in French and gained experience living on my own in a foreign country."
A student Middlebury College
"Not worthwhile and I was forced to go due to IPE major. Didn't gain much."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of vocabulary"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to spend a lot of time alone"
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel in England."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to chill more. It has advantages and disadvantages."
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A student Middlebury College
"I learned about myself, solo travel and the Italian Culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained fluency in Spanish"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to survive a lonely, difficult but rewarding period. Looking back, I got a great deal from the level of hard work I put in, but for my mental state it was not worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"got way better at spanish. good classes too"
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