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.
"I gained a new understanding of Spanish culture, which is completely worthwhile."
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"Work ethic, essay writing skills and a considerable backbone"
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"Language skills, incredible connections with professors, cultural knowledge."
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"I learned how to reasearch and be a better academic student. It was definitely worth my while. "
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"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained valuable skills of living on a stricter budget and learning about different European cultures."
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"I gained a lot of skills related to being independent because I had to figure out many things on my own in a new country. I had to do this by asking people questions, etc. I had to learn to leave my comfort zone. Also, of course my Spanish improved."
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"I gained the experience of living and adjusting to an entirely new country and culture; and I was able to travel to so many places I never thought I would see"
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"Unbelievable memories I will cherish for a lifetime. It was the best time of my young life."
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"I gained so many new experiences and learned more about myself. It was definitely worthwhile"
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"I have a network of filmmakers to collaborate with and the experience I needed to come back and finish my thesis. "
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"i learned to write and organize thoughts, it was worthwhile"
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"Great language experience, culturla as well. Worthwhile without a doubt. "
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"I think my French skills did improve significantly- specifically my comprehension! I also felt very immersed and learned a lot about the culture and history."
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"The language, the culture, many good friends. Worthwhile."
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"My writing has vastly improved, as has my work ethic. I feel like I can write anything now. Also, I met my boyfriend while at Oxford and we’ve been together for over a year since [going extremely well :)]! "
Colin L Middlebury College
"Yes, was great experience"
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"Language skills and an immense appreciation of spanish culture. "
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"I learned a lot about how to be independent and learn in a different style."
Akbarali A Middlebury College
"A big thing I learned while studying abroad was being by myself and being okay with that. I did a lot of solo traveling which made me become more independent and trusting in myself. "
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"I learned a great deal about the Greek language and culture and that Greece is so much more than its islands! "
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"Italian skills, travel skills, cultural experience and understanding "
Caleb C Middlebury College
"Nothing much. It was fun though so it was worth it to me."
Sanjay S Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and who I am. You have to dig deep when you are thrown into a completely foreign environment for an extended period of time."
Noah L Middlebury College
"I learned how to be responsible for myself and manage my finances. I also learned how to make friends in a foreign country. It was worthwhile."
Charlie D Middlebury College
"Yes, I learned a great deal about literature and also the history of Oxford. "
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