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 became more responsible and better at taking initiative. It has also made me a more adventurous and outgoing person, because I had to do everything on my own will if I wanted to have any fun. I gained an interesting perspective on how people treat life on the other side of the world, and it will forever affect how I live my li..."
Jeff D Middlebury College
"Yes, my experience living alone in a foreign city was invaluable."
Andrew E Middlebury College
"Definately!"
Spencer L Middlebury College
"Living and learning abroad is tough. I think I am most glad I got to broaden my academic interests through my time in Copenhagen but I don't think Denmark and I fit together well. There are too many things I like about America for me to think about staying for longer in Scandinavia. I also did not find the culture attractive or ..."
Jonah M Middlebury College
"It was the most amazing 4 months of my entire life. I was truly able to live in a different country and experience a different way of life. This forced and allowed me to grow into a much stronger, independent, and cultured individual. I learned an incredibly deal about myself and can't wait to do something like this again. "
Charlotte H Middlebury College
"absolutely. so much more independent. learned how to loosen up and have fun. great break from middlebury programs which force immersion down your throat (according to friends). i just enjoy life more and am a lot happier as a person after the experience. "
Liza W Middlebury College
"YES! Huge personal growth and confidence in my ability to live independently and adapt to whatever comes my way. I certainly plan on going back. "
Melissa M Middlebury College
"It was more than worthwhile. I cannot explain it in words. It was one of the best experiences of my life. If i could have stayed for year, I definitely would have stayed."
Kelsanah K Middlebury College
"The most important insight I discovered from my program was my realization that I can live in a city, and they are not nearly as overwhelming to me. Living there gave me confidence in the abilities that I already have."
Lauren D Middlebury College
"Yes, I have learned more about myself and European culture than I could have ever imagined."
Chase D Middlebury College
"Yes, it was extremely worthwhile. I learned how to be completely independent - paying rent, cooking for myself, paying for utilities, balancing schoolwork and travel, without anyone checking in on me or telling me what to do. We planned our own trips and I found a strength inside me while summiting Mt. Doom or hiking on the acti..."
Phoebe C Middlebury College
"I had a great time abroad. Living abroad made me a learn a lot about myself as well as British culture. I can't wait to go back to England."
Melanie H Middlebury College
"Yes ! Very worthwhile! I learned how to be much more independent and easy going! I am much more culturally aware. I had never really traveled before this and it has opened my eyes. I will definitely be traveling more in the future! "
Sarah S Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile"
Sarah C Middlebury College
"Yes"
Dylan W Middlebury College
"Even though I have been back for almost two months, I still cant really wrap my head around everything that it meant. It was monumental - but not necessarily in a good way. It made me think - maybe too much. "
Hannah S Middlebury College
"Yes. Great experience to be abroad, see England."
Brian F Middlebury College
"Yes, it broadened my world view and made me more confident in my independence."
Robert C Middlebury College
"I learned so much both academically and about myself. There was a great deal of "experiential learning" which I think was the most beneficial. "
Molly H Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I learned so much about Kenyan culture and a little bit about the challenges of delivering aid abroad. It helped me focus on whether or not I actually want to live in Africa and do some sort of health or development work after college. I learned a lot about myself and also a lot about how to do field research, which ..."
Sarah O Middlebury College
"New Zealand isn't too different culturally from America. We speak the same language, which I think made my study abroad experience much easier than it would have been going to a country where I didn't know the language. But the culture is quite a bit different - everything is much more laid back and less goal oriented, which was..."
Carly W Middlebury College
"Yes, I learned a lot about my subject and my own academic needs. I know now that I don't want to attend graduate school for literature, because the solitary nature of that work does not suit me. However, I will carry the things I learned about England and lit in general with me for the rest of my life. "
Laura I Middlebury College
"Morehouse stands upon its rich history, which it instills in each student. An powerful and unique place."
Jay S Middlebury College
"Expanded my familiarity with foreign cultures. Made me feel more mature, more independent, more confident to travel."
Tara H Middlebury College
"I think I grew a lot as a person because I was alone a lot and had to create my own happiness many times. I definitely learned some about the host country, but I do not think it changed any of my interests/plans/awareness."
Hannah P Middlebury College
