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 more than worthwhile. I cannot explain it in words. It was one of the best experiences of my life. If i could have stayed for year, I definitely would have stayed."
Kelsanah K Middlebury College
"It was neat to see the country from an academic side."
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worth while. I learned how to fully emerge myself in a culture that is quite different then our own. I also learned how to be patient with the differences between American and Australian culture"
A student Middlebury College
"Improved my Spanish a ton, learned about Spanish culture and got a more worldly perspective"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I have learned more about myself and European culture than I could have ever imagined."
Chase D Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, but I would not have gone with middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new family, a new home, new friends. I improved my French. I gained an understanding of the discrepancy between what people think of Cameroon and what the reality is. I learned and lived daily political corruption but was able to "
A student Middlebury College
"Interdisciplinary teaching is a popular concept in education today. This program and the absolutely top-notch team of teachers and staff at Williams-Mystic come closer to achieving a true interdisciplinary approach than any other school I've seen yet. The program is unique in that all the professors and staff know exactly what i..."
Quinn B Middlebury College
"I gained incredible friends, amazing academic experience, and an appreciation for the beautiful city of Copenhagen. It was incredibly worthwhile, I would do anything to do it again. "
Amanda Bozorgi Middlebury College
"I have so many new friends and am obsessed with Denmark, and I know what I want to do for my career!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my self, and another part of the world."
A student Middlebury College
"I am a changed person. I have more confidence, I'm happier, I'm more outgoing, and I feel liberated. I loved my program."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, Broader view of the world "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about culture, I learned how to make myself happy and I have gained so much self-confidence. "
Sara S Middlebury College
"I learned how to be adaptable to new or unfamiliar situations. It is important to let yourself try new experiences and to set outside of your comfort zone. The best way to take advantage of this program is to say yes to every program activity and to every travel opportunity available to you. These pursuits and throwing myself in..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new love for adventure and to get up and want to make the most of everyday. There is so much to do in Cape Town and I thoroughly took advantage of all of the opportunities. It is also historically incredibly interesting (and depressing at times) which makes for a culture that is unlike anywhere else in the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"I fell in love with a new person, and I fell in love with a new city! Go!!"
A student Middlebury College
"I became more confident in my abilities to achieve what I had set out to achieve. This experience was way more than worthwhile, I grew and matured in ways I hadn't even imagined and have come out a better person. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the fall of communism and Central European history including its role in WWII, which is fascinating. I also somewhat learned the language and became more familiar with Czech literature."
A student Middlebury College
"My time abroad was incredibly worthwhile. I gained and learned so much from my experience in Chile, I could probably talk about it for hours. A few key points are: First of all I gained a large network of "family" and friends that I know I'll keep in contact with. I was able to improve my Spanish greatly, at the end of my last..."
Diana McLeod Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in an uncomfortable situation in a new city. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Moroccan Cultural experience"
A student Middlebury College
"I feel more empowered with my identity and cultural heritage. my language skills improved. I have discovered more professional options. I made great friendships with teachers and mentors and friends. "
A student Middlebury College
"Independence. Increased my love for Africa and the culture. It was completely worth while and I would do it 10x over. I gained new friends from across the country and experiences no one else can say they have ever had. There are memories only I hold and they are priceless."
A student Middlebury College
"international exposure, independence, and new perspective. Definitely worth it"
A student Middlebury College
