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.
"This program trained to be truly insightful about who I am, and what my role is, within any team or community of which I am part. I will never learn the leadership and team instincts I got from SEA."
Natty S Middlebury College
"Heck yea it was worthwhile. It's too difficult to distill what I learned into a few sentences. You learn fascinating things about our world, meet incredible people, and travel to amazing places."
Scott Z Middlebury College
"I learned how to get by on my own and to experience things outside of my comfort zone."
Matthew F Middlebury College
"This time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I gained independence, experience navigating a bustling city, and the ability to connect with people from across the globe. "
A student Middlebury College
"Being fully submerged in one of largest metropolitan cities in the world. The diversity was enriching and I grew as a person off-campus. I also experiences a completely different style of learning which made me appreciate my learning back home."
A student 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
"I loved my time abroad, I made amazing life long friends on the program, developed my passion for environmental work, learned a lot about myself and what I want to do with my future, saw some beautiful places, and got to live on the beach for a month. "
A student 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
"yes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned some much about the region because there is such a rich history there. "
Sarah 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
"DO IT! IT IS SO WORTH IT "
Lindsey A Middlebury College
"Independence, Broader view of the world "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel an entire country and see every terrain possible. It was definitely worthwhile and I would highly suggest anyone to go to NZ. I learned a lot about the culture and the great outdoors. I loved that it is not very populated. The open country and mountains made the experience amazing! "
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
"Very worthwhile"
John W 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
"Learned a lot of engineering, which is why I did the program in the first place. The Thayer School of Engineering has amazing facilites, great people working there as well as students. The program was definitely worth while."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely. Talking about my study abroad experience with other people who went abroad confirms my belief that I had the best and most rewarding experience. "
Avery S 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
"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
"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
"Scandinavia is an amazing place. "
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