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.
"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. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about the Greek language and culture and that Greece is so much more than its islands! "
A student Middlebury College
"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. "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about different cultures and got to travel to 9 countries. "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained many new friendships, internship experience, travel, and connection with host family. very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Going abroad was totally worthwhile. I learned so much that it is hard to synthesize in to one statement. It totally changed my perspective on life."
A student Middlebury College
"It was 100% worthwhile, I gained so many skills of how to be in the world that I will carry with me for a long time"
hannah e Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of Japanese. I wonder whether it was worth while."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my Spanish skills, amplified my worldview, met great people, saw amazing places, and created lifelong memories. 100% worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned more about education abroad, saw politics from new perspective"
Aidan S Middlebury College
"I learned how to speak French at a near fluent level. I would say it was worthwhile, but I would much rather have studied with a less intensive program that allowed me to speak English a bit more often. I was incredibly stressed and confused during my time in the city and Middlebury did very little to remedy this."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to navigate foreign cities, how to budget time, how to live in the moment"
Aaron T Middlebury College
"I matured a lot and learned how to be more independent as an 18 year old"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence from my experience abroad. I also learned a lot about many different cultures, as there were many international students. It was worthwhile and I would love to study abroad again. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own, being in a city, and communicating in another language"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how difficult it is to live somewhere that doesn't speak your native language, learned a ton of Spanish, and yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained planning skills, much more international perspective (and on America), and how to make the most of any situation. It was very worthwhile. Had a ton of fun and explored a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a whole new discipline, gained long life friends, and had my eyes opened to whole new ways of being. It was an indispensable life experience."
James F Middlebury College
"Studying abroad has made me value alone time and trusting myself. A lot of time is still spent alone and you have to be okay with that. I did a lot of solo traveling which I am extremely grateful for. It strengthened my interpersonal skills as I went to many countries where I did not speak the language. Made me be less shy and m..."
A student Middlebury College
"The program is worthwhile because I learned a lot of researching, writing and time management skills. My academic work definitely improved. I liked being in England because it is culturally similar enough to the US that you are comfortable, but it is different enough that you learn and experience something new."
A student Middlebury College
