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.
"America is not the center of the world"
James L Middlebury College
"I learned how ignorant the Americans are and how compassion and genuine interest can go a long way. Experience was totally worth it. Thanks mom for giving me the nudge!"
Alexis B Middlebury College
"I definitely improved my language skills. I had to try to either be ok with people making assumptions about me, or build my identity and personality in different ways, since language was something I couldn't rely on. "
Mishka B Middlebury College
"I learned to ask for help. It was worthwhile. It was a space you wanted to learn more of and so it pushed you to go out of your way and immerse yourself. "
A student Middlebury College
"The most impactful aspect from my experience abroad was the true immersion in Jordanian society, I learned so much about the culture that I never would have otherwise if I had not chosen this program. "
A student Middlebury College
"i learned how to travel around SEA and live with another family and bridge language barrier and be grateful"
Georgia C Middlebury College
"I definitely learned how to be okay with being uncomfortable during this experience abroad. Brazil is not an easy country to live in, but it was worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about where I was to go in life and the experiences I value."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of academic experience it was good."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about other cultures"
A student Middlebury College
"Engineering skills. "
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile, learned a ton about myself and host country, furthered my Spanish skills "
Eric W Middlebury College
"I can survive, and cultural integration is easy for me. yes it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a ton of Spanish."
A student Middlebury College
"Interacting with locals, critical thinking, and cultural immersion. Yes, it was worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to be independent and take care of myself in the real world. I had to fly over there on my own and my second semester I cooked for myself. I also was able to feel like more of a regular young person - going out to pubs and engaging in local culture. Definitely allowed me to feel more independent compare..."
A student Middlebury College
"I got more comfortable speaking Russian in everyday scenarios, and I also learned a lot about Central Asia."
A student Middlebury College
"I became much better at French and dancing"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Australian culture. I loved surfing already so it was an incredible experience to be able to consistently surf. I had the opportunity to explore much of the continent cheaply which I loved! Hostels were cheap. The trip was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot and had a ton of fun!"
A student Middlebury College
"yes!! - friends -language skills -independence and self-reliance -so many cool memories of doing new and exiting things -learning to live in a city and a different country "
Sylvan L Middlebury College
"I not only got to know another city and culture, but I got to know another family which was an incredible experience. I also learned so much Spanish which I will carry with me forever. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and was able to travel and learn a lot about other cultures as well. It was totally worthwhile"
Aliya H Middlebury College
"The reserach ability to scour through multiple sources within a short time."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to start from scratch in a new city. How important making friends and putting down roots are. "
Lenox H Middlebury College
"Very helpful in discerning whether or not you want to do grad school or academia"
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