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.
"My French language skills improved a lot and I think my worldview/cultural exposure developed significantly as well. It was certainly worthwhile."
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"I gained a lot of real-life experiences and learned a lot about spanish culture and the real world. A lot of this is owed to my internship, and a lot to just being on my own in a big city where I got to decide what kind of person I wanted to be, what kind of things I wanted to do with my time, etc. Solidified my spanish and visi..."
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"It was worthwhile, my language skills improved over the semester and the semester was difficult in ways that other semesters were not. I feel more prepared for life after college after studying abroad."
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"It was worthwhile "
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"I gained a lot of knowledge about New Zealand and Māori culture and got to see a lot of cool things."
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"Similar to last answer, it was so worthwhile. "
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"It was very worthwhile. I was able to receive a lot of credit towards my major at Middlebury and learned a ton throughout the year. "
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"I gained a more nuanced view on development and multicultural thought, as well as learned through experience how to research in a foreign country and engage with local populations. It was most certainly worthwhile"
Ella B Middlebury College
"My abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I think, outside of an opportunity to immerse myself in the language, I gained a better understanding of another country's culture, language and history."
Jamie S Middlebury College
"My portuguese improved a lot and it was definitely worth it. "
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"It was worthwhile. Gained perspective "
A student Middlebury College
"Academically, I gained several specified skills in CS that are not available to learn at Middlebury. Socially, I learned how to live in a bustling city in a downtown apartment and interact with a society and culture with a language different than my own. I was therefore 100% worthwhile."
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"I improved greatly in my French. I got to visit another part of the world. I got to meet new people and make long lasting friendships. "
Ethan T Middlebury College
"I learned how to live and travel on my own. It was very worthwhile."
Emily G Middlebury College
"I gained immense knowledge in a multitude of fields- from nautical studies to culture, geology, biology, etc. I gained so much perspective about myself and about my place in the world."
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"I gained friendships and first-hand knowledge of the people and places I read about and discuss in classes and learned how to be more independent and self-reliant. My time abroad was very worthwhile and I am grateful for it."
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"I learned a lot about Danish culture."
A student Middlebury College
"It was truly a great experience in living on my own so far away from home. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself and independence and being an adult and NZ and what I like and don't like. Very worthwhile. "
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"I learned how to find similarities between me and people who grew up in a very different place. I learned how to navigate difficult situations and to roll with the punches when necessary. It was worthwhile."
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"I definitely became more independent and gained a stronger perspective on the world."
A student Middlebury College
"Being fully immersed in the culture I got to learn exactly how those living in Madrid live and spend their time."
Eva F Middlebury College
"It was certainly worthwhile! I gained confidence in myself, made wonderful memories alone and with friends, and learned about what it's like to live in a foreign country."
Grace S Middlebury College
"I think it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about a different place and about myself. I made may great friends which I hope I will continue talking to for many years. "
Lindsey M Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence. "
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