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.
"Definitely worthwhile, honestly don't know how many tangible things I learned just because I am already an international student. "
A student Middlebury College
"Rome! I love Rome! It was worth it for a chance to live there, but academically, not what I was expecting at all, especially wrt to the rigor of the language classes."
A student Middlebury College
"Experience was worthwhile, but like many others, I wish I broke away from Middlebury students a bit more"
A student Middlebury College
"The best part about this program was exploring the county's culture. Its amazing how different things are (and how clean). It definitely made it worth going, if only slightly."
sean m Middlebury College
"Learned to use my japanese a lot "
A student Middlebury College
"Sailing, history, law, literature, science, so much"
Henry Liu Middlebury College
"The culture, and it was worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to cook, how to live on my own, how to navigate on public transportation in Amsterdam, how to bike through Amsterdam and how to live without my best friends and family"
Eliza smallwood Middlebury College
"Language improvement. One incredible French friend and several friends from the program. A better understanding of wine. Self-confidence."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained alot of life skills, It was worth it"
Andrew Hennings Middlebury College
"I improved my Japanese language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot academically, especially in terms of Caribbean culture, scientific methods, and traditional tallship sailing. I also felt that I grew older with my time at SEA, and it made me more confident to tackle college."
Antonino Tomas Middlebury College
"I learned to be independent. For the first time in my life, I was responsible my own living space. I was also forced to learn to cook. I left for Berlin feeling like a young adult and returned feeling like an adult. "
Nick Hendrix Middlebury College
"I was able to gain a better understanding of the world around me and my role in it."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned a lot about myself, as well as how to live on my own in a foreign country."
Andrew Greene Middlebury College
"I learned that in order to efficiently get around in New Zealand you must have a car. It is a pain to work with the bus systems and many hiking spots are off main roads. New Zealand needs to work on implementing more sustainable travel systems."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I had to rise above administrative failures. My friends and the city made the experience better. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained so much experience in being an independent student and studying on a more personal level. "
A student Middlebury College
"yes very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I'd never been outside america before so the new perspective was very eye-opening. Worthwhile."
John Cattabiani Middlebury College
"I learned the importance of trying new things in life, even if it makes you somewhat uncomfortable at first. I gained many close friends. Very worthwhile - could've stayed for a second semester."
A student Middlebury College
"Underwent spiritual transformation. it was epic. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from this experience, both good and bad. My language skills definitely improved. I also did learn a lot about other cultures and other places in the world, and I met many interesting people. Classes were not particularly interesting but were not the worst. I did gain the experience of living independently and of ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to always be open to new experiences."
William Mackintosh Middlebury College
"Radio Skills"
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