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.
"Spending time alone and learning about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I cannot be sustainably happy in Europe."
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"I learned how to be okay with a lot of alone time, got to know myself better, became more independent, and became more appreciative of my life at Middlebury"
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"Copenhagen is very expensive"
Charles D Middlebury College
"This was the first time I've lived in a city"
Tristan M Middlebury College
"It was worth it I learned so much about so many different cultures"
Edward D Middlebury College
"I had never been to Europe so it was fun to travel around."
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"I learned a lot about being an adult in another culture and the difficulties of being completely on your own financially. I felt like I grew up a lot and it was definitely a worthwhile experience."
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"I made friends, learned how to navigate through a foreign world, and improved my Chinese a lot."
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"I gained a lot of confidence in myself as I had the time to explore a new place independently. I learned a lot about myself as a traveler and hope to explore many more places in the future. I am grateful for the liberal arts education that Middlebury gave us in preparation for studying abroad because it allowed me to compare the..."
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"I gained an appreciation for another city/country. I took a variety of classes and got to play field hockey with local women. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"I gained independence and learned a lot"
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"Very worthwhile. Learned so much about the local culture, a highlight were definitely the Māori/Indigenous studies language and cultural courses that I took. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile, being abroad and learning to be fully independent in a big foreign city was honestly such a good time, and going with friends made that easier as well. I also really liked how easy it was for us to travel around to other European countries and fully experience most of Europe."
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"One of my biggest takeaways is knowing I can live independently in a city. I made so many great friends while abroad and am hoping to stay in touch."
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"Improved writing and time management skills, (finally) learned to balance course work with friends and activities."
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"being abroad taught me to value my time and how I spend it. It taught me a lot of life skills that I don't think I would have learned otherwise. Overall it was a very worthwhile experience. "
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"I gained an incredible amount from this experience. Among them: -Fantastic experiences in ecological methods that prepare me for a future career -The opportunity to see a myriad of ecosystems and wildlife across the country -Significant growth in Spanish ability -Ecuadorian connections in my professional sphere -Lifelong fr..."
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"I learned how to live on my own in a big city. I learned to trust myself/my judgements. I made great friends and visited so many cool parts of the city/country. Definitely worthwhile!"
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"I experienced other cultures and other ways of life. I was able to learn about the public health system in other countries and compare across countries"
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"This was extremely worthwhile and boosted my independence and self-efficacy. I loved the city, enjoyed traveling and valued all of my new experiences. It was a really fun semester. "
icedoatmilklatte Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was definitely worth while. I gained a lot of independence and cultural insight."
Alexa B Middlebury College
"My language skills improved a lot. I think it was definitely worthwhile."
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"Lots of travel and new insight into academics through the options of elective classes"
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"I learned a lot about Danish culture and how to live on my own. I became much more willing to say "yes" to new experiences with new people and would not have chosen any other study abroad program looking back at my time in Denmark"
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