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 independence skills from living on my own and traveling alone. I would say that the traveling really made it worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Met cool people, learned more about myself and my values, and pushed myself out of my comfort zone, especially socially."
Noah G Middlebury College
"Gained even more cultural experiences, new way of life as well"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained spanish language skills"
Jamie H Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. My writing improved significantly, as well as my research, and "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained language skills. I also gained independence and realized how capable I am at doing things in a foreign country. I also gained time management, to do my work while still having fun. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about independence and taking care of myself. It was very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained more self-awareness and independence, as well as expanding my world outside the US. "
Maria R Middlebury College
"I learned resilience and independence from my time abroad. All at once, I found myself responsible for meals, cooking, laundry, time management, and so many other things that I took for granted at Middlebury. Students are certainly far more in control of their academic journeys at Oxford, and though daunting at first, I grew to ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language and made another family. It was very worthwhile."
Margaret C Middlebury College
"Strong academic skills; time management"
Xiyao H Middlebury College
"A n awesome getaway from the Middlebury campus and into one of the most vibrant, dynamic city in the world. I loved the opportunities the program had for us, especially academic internships and museum trips. I felt that a was way more confident communicating with people in French after the program ended, and felt part of the ci..."
Xiyao H Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I loved the experience of living and studying abroad and I am enthusiastic about future travel"
A student Middlebury College
"French fluency, independence, confidence living in a big city, cultural dexterity"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of hard technical skills and learned more about myself. It was worthwhile for sure."
A student Middlebury College
"My time abroad allowed me to broaden completely my cultural perspective. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became fluent in the language"
A student Middlebury College
"Travel experience."
Jessica T Middlebury College
"I became more independent on a personal level, more experienced on an academic level, and more well-rounded overall. "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained valuable lessons about life in South America and Chile, became more culturally aware, learned a lot about Chile, became better at Spanish"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to navigate in a non-westernized country and system on my own while also acclimating to the culture. It was a unique experience because I developed close relationships with local Moroccans that I never could have done without Middlebury's dedication to language study."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Argentinian culture and language, and found the experience of both daily life out of the house and academics in Buenos Aires worthwhile. "
Clara B Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language ability, insight into different education systems, how to live on my own. "
Lucy D Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language skills, as well as cultural skills and competencies"
A student Middlebury College
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Elizabeth D Middlebury College
