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.
"About Japan, yes"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Chilean marine and terrestrial life through my marine biology courses and internship, and of course learned a new dialect of Spanish. However I would not say my semester was particularly worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned to use my japanese a lot "
A student Middlebury College
"I took a deep dive into aspects of English Literature I would have never explored otherwise. I gained a lot from the intensive tutorial system. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved gaining perspective on how people live in a completely different part of the world. Speaking French and Malagasy was a blast."
A student Middlebury College
"Interesting, but not fulfilling and would not repeat. Didn't learn anything that wasn't in class lectures"
Evan Killion Middlebury College
"I learned how to spend time by myself without feeling lonely, how to navigate a city, and how to attend classes that I'm not used to. I'm glad I did it, but I wouldn't recommend this program or even London in general. "
A student Middlebury College
"I grew as a person during my Study Abroad and I am grateful for what I was able to experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained more independence and met some great people. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language acquisition and challenged myself in so many ways. It was very difficult but rewarding."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained competence as a French speaker, the ability to adjust to and navigate through different cultures. I gained personal confidence and knowledge of how to take care of myself in challenging/stressful situations. I also discovered a lot about my personal likes and dislikes."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a more worldly perspective."
Jake Dianno Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of spanish so the program was worth it but I wish I had done the program in another location where there was more support"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I don't really like studying that much. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the Pacific communities and the ways Samoa has changed over time. I learned about indigenous ways of living. I also gained new perspectives about religion, resilience, and social change. "
A student Middlebury College
"In all honesty. Marseille-incredible, AUCP-not. I value the experience because I learned how to put up with disagreeable situations for an extended period of time. Not worthwhile.This program is In need of serious reflection and adjustment on the part of the administration to better serve its own goals."
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"This experience taught me that I’m more resilient than I thought and that I can roll with many, many punches. It was transformative, but not in the ways I had expected or hoped for. I return with a newfound appreciation for the US and for Middlebury. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was not worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"i learned how to schedule and execute my own travel itineraries and how to live in an apartment and cook"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of the world around me but felt very trapped on the island. "
nickbailey4 Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in another country"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, it will be worthwhile when I am older, but it was very difficult. "
A student Middlebury College
"Culturally, I learned and enjoyed a lot. Academically, it was not remotely worth it."
Eleanor Mayerfeld Middlebury College
"I was able to grow my language proficiency in some classes but a lot were disappointing and upsetting. The admin causes such horrible problems that create overwhelmingly deplorable and traumatic experiences for students. It was not worth it! Please avoid SOAS if you can!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I love Middlebury. It was worthwhile in the sense that it solidified my choice in attending a small liberal arts college. "
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