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 experience truly was life changing for me. I had a rough sophomore year because of physical health issues, and within a week of being there, I was the happiest I have ever been. I became much more outgoing and social, and I had much more excitement. I also loved being in a city after spending my first two years in a small c..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about Europe and international relations"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence with having to cook for myself, budget for the first time, and traveling without family. Additionally I lived in a major city for the first time which a new experience for me personally because I come from living outside a smaller city in the States. Overall it was so worth it! I would not change m..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about perspective on what life is like outside of my small, rural liberal arts college, as well as how to live in an apartment on my own and plan my own schedule/navigate frequent travel. It was so worthwhile and I think it provides an invaluable opportunity to cheaply see Europe."
Charlotte L Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about soceity, people, and life outside of America"
Carson R Middlebury College
"I gained important life skills that have made me more independent, such as meal planning and making lots of new friends in a new place."
Charlie D Middlebury College
"So worth it. I learned so much about myself and my community, and am so grateful for the experiences I had and people I met."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of cs stuff. Also got to meet alot of people"
Manuel F Middlebury College
"I have a lot of stories now with a lot of incredible people, in an incredible place, at an incredible time. Worthwhile absolutely."
Iain A Middlebury College
"Yes. Learned about cultural differences and lots and lots of Chinese characters. Of course it was worthwhile, what kind of question is that? "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained language skills (surprisingly, mostly in the area of reading comprehension). I gained adaptability, a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture, a stronger sense of cultural relativity, and new friends."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of friends from a variety of backgrounds. I think my education at my home institution is better, but ti was an interesting experience."
Edwin F Middlebury College
"Learned a ton about engineering and got to work on some really cool projects. It was definitely worthwhile and going back for my fifth year."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely!"
Claire B Middlebury College
"Learn a whole new perspective on life. Completely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"So worthwhile. I learned to feel much more comfortable spending time alone and planning travel and budgeting. I feel much more confident with hard life skills coming back. "
Sarah O Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and learned how to better travel and live on my own. I learned how to cook for myself and grocery shop for myself. I also gained the experience of living in a foreign city"
Lila K Middlebury College
"I gained work experience, friends, language skills, and important cultural knowledge. This program was extremely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that people view the world very differently. "
Sean L Middlebury College
"That you learn more about a culture studying abroad than when on vacation"
Matthew J Middlebury College
"I learned social and travel skills and a greater understanding of the world beyond Vermont."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained friends, more world perspective, and an awesome 3 months abroad"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel on my own!"
A student Middlebury College
"very worthwhile, eventually felt integrated and very comfortable navigating the city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture and how to navigate living in a city. Absolutely a worthwhile experience."
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