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.
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"Academically I learned time management, and my research and writing improved tremendously. I also played a sport which was a great way to meet people."
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"It was worthwhile, I grew academically, made new connections, and was exposed to a whole new culture different to any I had ever experienced."
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"Naturally, I improved my Spanish. However, the biggest things I gained was a higher level of self-confidence, cultural understanding, and how to be more independent. "
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"I learned how to be more independent and navigate a place effectively entirely in a foreign language"
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"I learned a lot about myself. I discovered new hobbies and interests. I made some really good friends who I still keep in touch with. I learned a lot more than I ever did from my euro-centric high school curriculum. With that said, I did a lot of self-learning. I pushed myself to take on academic hobbies. The freedom gave me lib..."
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"The ability to handle cultural immersion and academics in another language."
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"I learned a lot about living alone and it was definitely cool to experience college in a city environment. I would recommend booking as many trips around Australia as you can afford to as those are what I enjoyed most from my experience. "
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"I learned a lot about Chinese culture. It was worthwhile."
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"Opened my eyes to many of the pre-existing narratives and discourses I'd submitted myself to."
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"Arabic and Moroccan society."
Kendrick Fernandez Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile and a life-changing experience. "
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"Yes worthwhile. I got to travel to places I had never been to and talk to people with such different experiences than my own. "
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"I was able to learn spanish and gain insight into what life is like in Spain specifically, but Europe in general as well."
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"I learned how to be more independent, I learned more "street skills" (navigation, safety, etc), I became a better cook, I learned how to take risks, I learned the language. It was very worthwhile"
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"I learned how to be comfortable being alone. I ate a lot of meals alone, went on lots of walks by myself, and generally spent most of my time solo. I honestly didn't mind it, but I learned that if people aren't around and aren't constantly reaching out to me then I'm the kind of person who will retreat into myself and stop seeki..."
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"I gained much insight into library research, as well as insight into independence. I also made many, many friends! It was certainly worthwhile."
Ronald Romano Middlebury College
"Gained a new perspective, very worthwhile "
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"Moroccan Cultural experience"
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"Independent living within a new nation and among new people!"
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"My time in Oxford helped me develop intellectually both within my academic work but also in the personal, interpersonal, and religious parts of my life. I absolutely loved the city and everyone I met in it. "
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"I made great friends and had a better understanding of what I want academically moving forward. "
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"I learned that I am in control of all parts of my life and the sooner I recognize that, the sooner I can live the life I have always wanted. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"I have had the opportunity to improve my reading and writing skills. The variety of courses I took is also very new and refreshing - those are the courses I have never had the chance to take at Middlebury. It was a very worthwhile experience. "
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"Definitely the most educational four months of my life. Learned so much about different cultures that I had no prior knowledge of. Extremely worthwhile."
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