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 saw so much of Europe and the number one thing I wanted to do when I was there was travel. It was definitely worthwhile and I'll never forget it!"
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. Studying under the 'tutorial system' is worth the experience alone."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes! I had a fantastic time learning how to be an adult and live completely on my own. I feel that I have experienced a tremendous amount of self-growth and would not change my experience for anything (even if I wouldn't necessarily do the same program again)."
Alyson Slater Middlebury College
"Independence, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I can make anywhere my home. I really felt connected to the culture and to the city. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I made several great friends and was exposed to a beautiful country. I learned that I'm more suited to a small school like Middlebury!"
dan.w.reed Middlebury College
"i learned that adjustment is difficult but it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I gained immeasurable insights about comparative culture, language, and my own skills. "
Lillie H Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Public Health, but I may have learned more about myself and my role in group dynamics. It was completely worthwhile."
sola f Middlebury College
"Totally worthwhile; a once in a lifetime experience. Learned so much about the relationship between America and foreign countries and I learned a lot about New Zealand culture. I also learned to be independent and entertain/care for myself for 5 months."
Daniel P Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Great life experiences and friendships built and strengthen."
A student 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
"Cultural understanding, more fluid speaking, good break from home institution, good people and relationships, academics. VERY worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Too much to put in this blurb. It was amazing, a time I will cherish for the rest of my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"Incredibly worthwhile! I learned a lot about how to respect other cultures even when they don't immediately make sense because the more time you spend in that culture the more it starts to make sense. "
A student Middlebury College
"Cultural experiences"
A student Middlebury College
"French language skills; local friends; French culture; it was very worthwhile."
Yihao Ding Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile, but I wish I had the opportunity to integrate into the culture more"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes--I would go back in a second. Amsterdam is a great city and I definitely want to visit again!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot, it is impossible to put into a short description but I would definitely say it was worth while. "
A student Middlebury College
"Studying in Paris was certainly worthwhile as it proved to me that I am capable of alternate methods of learning, and that my ways are not the only ways. It allowed me to look critically at the way I live and learn at home and gave me the confidence to interact in a new space in an unfamiliar language. Lastly, I learned how to r..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to travel better. Further developed my independence. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to power through discomfort and feeling different! "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a more realistic view of the United Kingdom and an opportunity to explore the rest of Europe. More importantly, I experienced physics classes taught at a significantly larger university than my home institution. The experience was definitely worthwhile in terms of my enjoyment and in my exposure to different academic en..."
A student Middlebury College
"As expected I learned a lot more about the subject of mathematics and the difficulty of graduate level coursework. It is worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
