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 improved my fluency in French and gained experience living on my own in a foreign country."
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"I learned a hell of a lot more about myself. I learned how to take care of myself in a foreign country, how to cook my own food, how to handle a trip, etc. I came back a very different person, for the better I think, even if I didn't particularly enjoy my semester"
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"I learned a lot. It was worthwhile."
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"I gained time management and communication skills, and got a lot of great feedback on my critical writing, which has helped me a great deal in my current academic work. I also appreciated the exposure to academia that I got while there."
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"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained a more international perspective of things"
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"got way better at spanish. good classes too"
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"I learned some of the Moroccan dialect and about Moroccan culture. It was in some ways, in others--no."
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"Learned how to spend a lot of time alone"
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"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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"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 an immense amount, and it was 100% worth my time, but I wouldn't say I necessarily enjoyed the process."
Kate Hilscher Middlebury College
"My french improved and I learned a lot from the experience of living with a french family. "
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"Living in Amman "
Jinseul Jun Middlebury College
"It was a definitely great opportunity to learn about England and other part of Europe, as well as learn to get in touch with British friends. But I also realized the education I used to receive was more suitable for me "
Ji Hye S Middlebury College
"It was worth it but it hurt my mental health. I would do it again if I could find ways to be healthier and more supported. "
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"Language skills, cultural experience, new perspective"
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"My listening and writing skills definitely improved, as did my fluency when speaking. I appreciated the opportunity to live independently in a second language, but I just didn't feel the urge to integrate more with my peers. I didn't fall in love with Spain, and that's okay. I still love Spanish. "
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"I gained fluency in Spanish"
A student Middlebury College
"New American friends, sense of independence, the experience of having large classes and being "on my own.""
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"I learned about New Zealand history and politics."
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"I gained independence skills from living on my own and traveling alone. I would say that the traveling really made it worthwhile. "
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"I learned how to write a better essay"
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"I learned about myself, solo travel and the Italian Culture"
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"I learned that I should stick with my gut and work harder to advocate for myself. I had heard bad reviews of the program and was hesitant to go, so I advocated for myself but was not listened to. I was disappointed and felt that I was robbed of an experience. "
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