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 loved being abroad. I loved my host family, and keep in touch with them."
A student Middlebury College
"That life should not be so fast paced "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, it was extremely worthwhile. I learned how to be completely independent - paying rent, cooking for myself, paying for utilities, balancing schoolwork and travel, without anyone checking in on me or telling me what to do. We planned our own trips and I found a strength inside me while summiting Mt. Doom or hiking on the acti..."
Phoebe C Middlebury College
"Yes it was totally worthwhile. I think everyone should have the experience to go abroad for at least a semester. I grew as a person and got to explore a whole part of the world I have never been to. I made new friends and got even closer with the ones from Middlebury that I traveled with. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned to look at things with a different perspective as a student in a foreign country."
A student Middlebury College
"I had time to figure myself out a bit, as well as seeing the world from a different perspective. The cultural excursion trips were very meaningful to me, and overall the program was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Expanded my familiarity with foreign cultures. Made me feel more mature, more independent, more confident to travel."
Tara H Middlebury College
"It was overall an amazing experience that's really hard to encapsulate in these questions. Everyone should do a program that puts them out of their comfort zone like this one does."
Stuart F Middlebury College
"I plan to go back to SA after I graduate"
Gabriela C Middlebury College
"I learned to adapt and interact with the Athenian culture."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worth it and then some. I gained close to 50 new friends and several that will be friends for a lifetime"
jake.lebowitz.5 Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile, I would literally do anything to go back...learn a lot about yourself and how to live on your own while also appreciating the beauty of numerous different countries and how people live outside of the United States. "
A student Middlebury College
"so much. That I could live on my own and figure things out. To relax and enjoy the adventure always."
A student Middlebury College
"I know some of these are going to sound cheesy but I learned more about my own prejudices and misconceptions about people. This experience challenged my thinking about the U.S., Russia, Soviet times, propaganda, culture, religion, etc. I learned just how we assume things about each other and the history we learn in classrooms is..."
Roksana G Middlebury College
"So much... I learned so much about South Africa, Africa, racism, Apartheid, the world, myself, surfing and rock climbing, living on my own. Amazingly worthwhile. Arguably my best semester."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how different other countries are from the US (even a country like Australia, which many people think is very similar). How different education is in other countries. Definitely worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I felt that my study abroad experiences was one of the most rewarding aspects of my college life thus far. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, and the ability to live amidst such warm, kind and open people, be a part of a family and forge lifelong relationships, partake in a diverse and evolving culture, take classes with esteemed..."
Lily Khin V Middlebury College
"Studying abroad in Copenhagen was amazing. Copenhagen really is the best city--everyone who goes loves it. I would not change a thing. You gain whole new cultural lens. Living in a socialist state gives you a new outlook on the world. It's all invaluable; I loved it."
A student Middlebury College
"little bit of czech and yes"
A student Middlebury College
"YES. Prague rules."
Alicia W Middlebury College
"yes, met a lot of new people and was able to travel a lot"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a ton about English culture, but even more about American culture - I was their only American by the end of the year so I was the authority on all things American. I wasn't born in America so in the states I never considered myself to be that American, but this year I realized just how American I am. I also learned so mu..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence "
A student Middlebury College
"To be understanding of others from different backgrounds. "
Harrison G Middlebury College
"Radio Skills"
A student Middlebury College
