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 learned how to get by on my own and to experience things outside of my comfort zone."
Matthew F Middlebury College
"Other than improving my French, I am more well-versed in French culture. I also had the opportunity to travel to several other cities because traveling within Europe is very cheap and accessible. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got a once in a lifetime chance to attend a large foreign university, meet new people, and travel to amazing places. I got to see the US from an Australian point of view and I find that very useful now that I am back home. It is exactly as advertised, a great experience."
Thomas D Middlebury College
"YES! Huge personal growth and confidence in my ability to live independently and adapt to whatever comes my way. I certainly plan on going back. "
Melissa M Middlebury College
"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
"Yes, I have learned more about myself and European culture than I could have ever imagined."
Chase D Middlebury College
"Independence, Broader view of the world "
A student 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
"Completley. I have grown as a person. I am more capable. I trust myself more. I plan on returning to Australia the first chance I get. "
Grace D Middlebury College
"Yes ! Very worthwhile! I learned how to be much more independent and easy going! I am much more culturally aware. I had never really traveled before this and it has opened my eyes. I will definitely be traveling more in the future! "
Sarah S Middlebury College
"Loved it. Made wonderful friends from all over Europe, got to travel on weekends, and had so much fun. Oh, and learned some academics on the side... "
Emily L Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I improved my Spanish and successfully learned about and integrated into another culture."
Pablo Di Benedetto 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
"yes, met a lot of new people and was able to travel a lot"
A student Middlebury College
"Really got to experience life at Oxford—felt integrated into the student community"
A student Middlebury College
"I became a lot more independent and was able to learn how to travel alone in a city and adapt to a new culture. "
Adrianna Gildner 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
"Absolutely. I now have an incredible connection to an amazing people and amazing people and I feel reinvigorated academically. "
Melissa S Middlebury College
"I loved living in the city! I got to visit numerous museums, see the Red Square, make friends, take interesting classes. I'm so glad that I got out of my comfort zone to explore and learn about this country and its people."
Dasha Pimenov Middlebury College
"One-on-one tuition revolutionized my writing and the St Peter's Visiting Students Program integrates you seamlessly as members of the college."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and learned to be a more flexible and outgoing person. Because of this semester I really found my love of traveling and would love to be able to either study or work abroad again!"
Cornelia W Middlebury College
"It all depends on you, but there's a certain maturity process that comes with living in a new culture and country. Spain, of course, is beautiful."
A student Middlebury College
"DO IT! IT IS SO WORTH IT "
Lindsey A Middlebury College
"Definitely worth while. I gained amazing new friends, an appreciation and understanding of Tanzanian culture, Swahili skills, and an amazing independent study project that I will most likely turn into a thesis. "
austin n Middlebury College
"Absolutely, would recommend everyone go somewhere outside of their comfort zone."
Ryan S Middlebury College
