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.
"The travel, golf and social aspects were great. The actual academics gave me a better appreciation of the American system. I think that it was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, I feel I became much more independent and got a greater view of world cultures. I loved the traveling component."
Danielle C Middlebury College
"A bunch. Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about myself being in Berlin on my own, which was worthwhile, but the lack of value I felt like I was getting from my courses made it hard."
A student Middlebury College
"This was a very worthwhile experience. Though the campus was not in the ideal location, it was nice observing a different culture. "
Ethan R Middlebury College
"It was worth it and I learned a lot but I wish I had done a program, rather than direct enrolment in a university, where there was much less of a support system and the housing situation was not ideal"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more self-sufficient, and how to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. It was certainly worthwhile. "
Laura H Middlebury College
"I learned that Europe is nothing like the US"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself, as I had a lot of time to reflect on various components of American life in comparison to components of UK life."
Dustin L Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but I really would have liked a more immersive program"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of knowledge about the subjects of my tutorials and I do feel as though I am a better writer because of the intense essay writing that was a part of this program. I also appreciated having access to all of Oxford's libraries. However, I would have found that program to be more worthwhile if the academic load was m..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a good experience to live on my own and take spanish classes but If I were to go abroad again I would stay clear of Middlebury Programs with American students. Nobody spoke spanish outside of class. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes--very worthwhile. Even if you don't 100% enjoy the program you are on it is still amazing to live by yourself in a foreign country and a huge accomplishment when you make it through! "
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile in giving me a chance to experience a different culture and college before it really mattered."
A student Middlebury College
"Much gained. It was worrthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"My French language skills got a lot better and I got more self-sufficient, which I suppose was the goal. Also I'll be able to graduate now."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved spending that amount of time in such a cool city"
A student Middlebury College
"Go out and explore on your own! Push yourself to try new things and meet new people, but also remember that abroad does not have to be the best semester of your college career, and you still need to take care of yourself! I met some great people, but also spent a lot of time exploring alone and learned a lot about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently, manage expenses, and cook for myself full time. I learned the importance of working with others and relying on others and to seek friendships because everyone is starting over for a semester and wants to make friends while they are there. I learned to be a better advocate for what I wanted to..."
Audrey Kelly Middlebury College
"My Chinese improved significantly. I gained a sense of confidence and independence. @这个项目：废话不要说，看你怎么做"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live on my own and cook for myself. Also lived in a very bad dorm room with three other roommates so learned I can live with anyone! Also learned how different the rest of the world is from America. Definitely worthwhile, but difficult. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I love sandboarding, I love the ocean, travelling in Chile is way cheaper and more enjoyable than it is here in the US, I learned that I need to advocate for myself more, I learned how to speak fluently in spanish, I learned some interesting pathophysiology, and I learned that I definitely want to go back if that'..."
A student Middlebury College
"I've become a better writer!"
A student Middlebury College
"-Friends!!!! (only one American friend, almost all of my other friends were from different parts of Europe -Independence -I increasing advocated for myself -Comfort in traveling alone -Newfound academic interest"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned I loved to travel and I learned to be more independent and confident"
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