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 gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from my experiences with Maori communities that can be applied to my career goals and outlook on many dominant issues in modern society. Tremendous learning about natural interactions, systems, and scientific methods as well. Unbelievably worthwhile and allows you to explore areas you ot..."
Justin L Middlebury College
"I became much more comfortable in professional+academic Spanish, and through my internship was able to experience life working in an NGO working with immigrants."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a city in a different country/continent/hemisphere, where the language spoken was not my first language, and I made friends from all around the world while becoming ingrained in the local culture. It was everything I could have asked for."
Charlotte S Middlebury College
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a broader cultural knowledge. Was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Gained confidence in my spanish and motivation to continue learning the language"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of critical thinking skills, good friends. I became more open-minded and flexible, and I advanced greatly in language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained technical skills but also a more holistic perspective on what life is like outside of where I live. I am excited to keep in touch with the friends I made. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language, cultural knowledge, communication skills, independence, and etc. "
Yide X Middlebury College
"I improved in my Spanish skills as well as my independence and self-advocacy. Although difficult at first, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Spanish skills"
A student Middlebury College
"Massive improvement in language skills"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of resilience and adaptability because of several though situations which I found myself in. I gained greater proficiency in French and formed valuable contacts and gained life and professional skills from my academic internship. It was also cool to study in such an important place culturally"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that there is always opportunity to explore on my own. "
Alnaw E Middlebury College
"Regained a lot of confidence in academic abilities. Learned to write at least a little faster. Made terrific friends I will keep for the rest of my life."
A student Middlebury College
"The program hugely improved my Spanish and stimulated my interest in continuing to learn this language and Spanish culture. I have also made friends with incredibly people from Spain."
David D Middlebury College
"I learned about a new culture"
Charlie F Middlebury College
"Language, independence, knowledge of another culture/city, food recipes, travel memories, learning new things about myself and what I can do and cope with, and new friends. It was absolutely worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my Spanish, learned about various European cultures, improved my communication skills, became more independent, and became more comfortable traveling without my family. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a great background in biology/environmental science. I learned a lot about local Cape Cod ecosystems. It was challenging but absolutely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to take care of myself and connect with people of different personality types and with different interests in a way I dont really need to at MIddlebury. I also learned to love navigating cities on my own and travelling with a variety of people who I dont necessarily know as well as my friends from home. It was wort..."
A student Middlebury College
"Even though Copenhagen is a very accessible city with a high quality of life, abroad is inherently an uncomfortable experience. This causes a lot of personal growth as one has to adjust to a new place with new customs and values. I learned how to persevere through discomfort and really push myself. "
Anna W Middlebury College
"My french has greatly improved. I also learned how to travel alone and live comfortably abroad. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a personal perspective on a country that I had always studied. I was able to immerse myself into the culture and gain considerable independence and confidence navigating a place that I knew little about when I arrived. This experience pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and test my ability to navigate a busy ci..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the value of getting to know a specific community, neighborhood, and city over travelling elsewhere every weekend."
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