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.
"Learned about OU system"
A student Middlebury College
"I feel like I learned a lot about myself in an independent situation. It has definitely influenced and informed my decisions for the future."
Glenn K 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
"I learned to chill more. It has advantages and disadvantages."
searidang pa Middlebury College
"I learned how to work as an artist on my own. It was worthwhile but the school while offering the facilities did not give us much guidance or assistance in making use of them. The classes were not as thorough as my home institution. "
A student Middlebury College
"I traveled a lot an got to experience living independently, like living alone and cooking for myself and budgeting. Overall I have a new sense of the world and lifestyles. "
A student Middlebury College
"how to be more independent"
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 believe I was able to improve my listening and speaking during my time in Argentina. I’m not certain that my reading or writing have improved—at least in the academic sense. I also had the opportunity to explore myself as a person during hardships. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be alone and even more self-reliant. More importantly, I learned how much I value and need social interaction."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that its good to travel and experience new things"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to work independently. Relatively worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I gained much greater independence, improved my cooking skills, and generally learned how to navigate life in a huge city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel in England."
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."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about how ignorant I've been of Russian-speaking countries outside of Russia. Absolutely every single student learning Russian needs to learn about Central Asia and not just focus on Russia. I would recommend this program to someone who is focused on improving their Russian language skills and is OKAY with sacrificing ..."
Natalia S Middlebury College
"Interesting taking classes at a grad school with people with years of professional experience. No."
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
"I learned a lot about the French language and France! "
Kristen W Middlebury College
"Learned about many european cultures I had never experienced before."
A student 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)."
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
"I learned to be more independent. I appreciate this experience because it helped me find my true academic passion which is film and media. I changed my major while I was abroad and have enjoyed my classes since that switch. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to communicate and advocate for myself when in tricky living situations and how to navigate a university with minimal assistance. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to deal with loneliness and find happiness in small accomplishments. Iceland is an incredibly unique place with so much to see. Unfortunately, travel is expensive (no real public transportation, car rental required) and choosing Iceland as a study abroad location means giving up the whole "traveling through Europe"..."
Katherine S Middlebury College
