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.
"It was incredibly worthwhile, I learned to be much more independent. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, cultural experience, new perspective"
A student 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
"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
"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 that its good to travel and experience new things"
A student Middlebury College
"Living in Amman "
Jinseul Jun 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
"I learned a lot. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. i gained confidence and better Spanish skills and independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence skills from living on my own and traveling alone. I would say that the traveling really made it worthwhile. "
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
"Learned a tremendous amount about my personal interests, how to live in a city, and walk long, long distances to save money. It was worthwhile, but not ideal. "
A student 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
"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained a more international perspective of things"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about OU system"
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
"Independence and confidence in myself, I'd say it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"how to be more independent"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about activism and co-ops, and it was not worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot while studying abroad. I became more independent and learned how to navigate living in a city. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself when far from home. I think my experience was worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to live in Israel for four months."
A student Middlebury College
"I am sometimes too patient and need to be more vocal when I am unhappy with my situation. At the same time, some things will always be out of my control."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about the different teaching styles that made me miss my home institution. "
A student Middlebury College
"It made me really appreciate home, and I don’t know if I needed to go to Ecuador to do that. "
A student Middlebury College
