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.
"Very worthwhile, but I would not have gone with middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"New perspective. Yes."
Sebastian A Middlebury College
"I learned to adapt and interact with the Athenian culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Studying abroad gave me the opportunity to put into practice many skills I have learned in high school and college - making conscious decision, pushing myself out of my comfort zone, proactivity, work-life balance, etc. It was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence and an increased sense of self in a very secure environment. I gained a heightened taste for exploration and going outside of my comfort zone. I made friends with people from all around the world. I got to learn for the sake of learning. It was absolutely worthwhile."
DISStudent Middlebury College
"I learned so much from my experience and made so many lifelong friendships (hopefully)! It was absolutely worthwhile- I think everyone should go to New Zealand."
alex s Middlebury College
"great cultural and educational experience"
A student Middlebury College
"100% would do it again. Best 4 months ever"
Jackson Bramley Middlebury College
"Really got to experience life at Oxford—felt integrated into the student community"
A student Middlebury College
"I made incredible, life-long friendships, learned about myself and my greater place in the world, and was able to travel to fourteen different countries during my time abroad."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about our world outside of America."
A student Middlebury College
"I became a much better writer and researcher during my time abroad, learned about English history, literature and culture and gained valuable culture understandings of the U.K."
A student Middlebury College
"Saw three countries in three months (as well as time spent in California at the start of the program) and learned so much about how the world works. The countries we visited each had their own unique perks and we saw and learned a lot. Not the easiest program in the world just in terms of physical, mental and emotional strain,..."
danny.nigh.9 Middlebury College
"Truly eye opening experience. Traveling around europe and making close friends is something I highly recommend. Could not have had a better experience on this program."
A student Middlebury College
"Really learned to live on my own in a whole new setting than what I am used too. It was also great to be able to travel all throughout Europe while I was studying abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"It would do this program a hundred times again. During my stay in Copenhagen, I was able to travel with friends to Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Holland, Finland!, Portugal, and Belgium. I learned more about Europe, living in a welfare state, architecture, and making foreign friends for a lifetime than I could have ever..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was my home country, so this question is not really relevant to me. However it was good to be with my parents and girlfriend, and work and study at the same time."
A student Middlebury College
"Beers are cheaper abroad"
A student Middlebury College
"Oh my god. I can't answer this question in just one box. You'll have to contact me and we can hash out stories. I refuse to abbreviate all of these life shaping experiences into one teeny tiny box. No, thank you. "
Jessica F Middlebury College
"learned a ton about myself and the world"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to support myself and interact with strangers. You will grow a bunch if you study abroad and will meet some of your best friends."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned so much about myself and life. Absolutely life changing in a positive way."
Wil H Middlebury College
"Definitely. Going abroad puts a great perspective on life in the US and school at home. It also provides for a lot of good, some weird, experiences that you are not going to get anywhere else. "
Jack V Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Academically, I've gained experience doing more personal research, for assignments and to just become more knowledgeable on a topic. Personally, I've gained more self-confidence in myself and my abilities. "
A student Middlebury College
"It made me realize I want to have a international career - 100% worthwhile. Really gave a whole new dimension to my life. "
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