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 feel like I learned a lot about Russian culture, not like I learned a lot of new customs, but just that I got a good look at how much life can suck there."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the most from my personal conversations with international students from Latin America. We spoke of our mental health, our political beliefs, and the violence we witnessed. Though it was a very valuable experience, it was frightening and cost many students a few credits. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned French. "
A student Middlebury College
"I do think it was worthwhile- I've become a more independent person and had a lot of cultural exposure, which is great. Despite the challenges, I'm definitely glad I went abroad this fall."
A student Middlebury College
"I vastly improved my Portuguese knowledge and learned a ton about Brazilian culture. I'm glad to have had hands-on experience with something I studied for so long."
A student Middlebury College
"Still undecided on how worthwhile it was. I am glad I did it but am unsure I would do it, simply because of that month-long integral course and the nature of the program. I certainly learned a lot - the tutorial experience was invaluable and I am so glad I did it. But I don't think it was worth it's money's worth."
A student Middlebury College
"I feel like the academics made it worth it, as well as being in the city of Oxford, which is beautiful"
A student Middlebury College
"Going abroad was definitely worthwhile, but this program was not for me. It is only American students, and it is very hard to find your place within the larger university. However, I did learn from the experience. Though I studied in an English-speaking country, there are many cultural differences. I learned to adapt to my surro..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language ability, insight into different education systems, how to live on my own. "
Lucy D Middlebury College
"I gained much experience traveling alone to different countries"
A student Middlebury College
"It was most definitely worth while - having the opportunity to broaden your world view is, I think, important. "
A student Middlebury College
"New friends, experience living independently in a different culture. The university and academics were not what I expected or hoped for."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my Japanese language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"My language skill improved, my perspective on my own racial and cultural identity evolved, and I experienced my first semester where I really had to work to be make myself happy. It was not easy, sometimes it was downright awful, but in hindsight the semester was very worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from this experience, both good and bad. My language skills definitely improved. I also did learn a lot about other cultures and other places in the world, and I met many interesting people. Classes were not particularly interesting but were not the worst. I did gain the experience of living independently and of ..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned more about Spanish culture to some extent, but I didn't feel completely immersed socially. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and about what is most important to me both as a student and as a person. I learned a lot about independence and became so confident in my language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved exploring Scotland. I became really involved with the hiking club and loved the trips that they offered. That made it worth it. "
Lucia S Middlebury College
"I learned to be independent in a whole knew way. I was able to learn about the importance of self care. I also learned how to accept differences and try knew things. Academically, I don't think I grew too much."
Stephanie Castaneda Middlebury College
"I got out of rural vermont for a semester. Yes"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I gained valuable experience living independently and adjusting to a new school and new country. I met a lot of great people and learned things in courses that I wouldn’t have been able to take at my home university. It was also an incredible opportunity to travel around Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"i learned to write and organize thoughts, it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"That I appreciate small classrooms. It was worthwhile because it made me experience things that were beyond my comfort zone. "
A student Middlebury College
"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 about my personal preferences, goals and values. I learned how to spend time by myself, navigate new and complex situations alone, pushed my limits in many ways, and met new people. "
Emmet S Middlebury College
