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.
"The experience has shaped thoughts on my career path and the way development works in general. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. It allowed me to explore a new corner of the world and get to know a truly magnificent city."
Anna Dennis 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 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 think I learned to appreciate the resources I have at Middlebury a lot more. It was really good to get away from Middlebury, both the school and the city/town for a bit; I needed to spend some time away from it. I also met a flatmate who I still talk to every day so I am thankful that through some power + luck, I was placed in..."
A student Middlebury College
"definitely worthwhile realized life outside middlebury and how real life is because at midd you can forget you are in a bubble. i needed a university like notts because credits transferred back for my major but if i didnt need that i would pick something that allows more independant study and more exotic places though at least i..."
A student Middlebury College
"language"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Namibia and conservation but I also learned a lot about myself. It was worthwhile but it wasn't always easy."
A student Middlebury College
"i learned that adjustment is difficult but it was worthwhile"
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
"Definitely worthwhile! Gained greater confidence and independence while immersing myself in a different culture which taught me a lot about my own. "
Danielle Laverdiere 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 feel like I grew as a person a lot. I feel like I gained a greater independence and a knowledge of a new city. I know a lot more about europe and the uk. I am more aware that I should be more attentive to world news not just the us news. I feel like I grew up a lot. I learned money management. It was very worthwhile. "
amplax17 Middlebury College
"Better Spanish, increased cultural understanding, new political insight, independence "
Elijah Willig Middlebury College
"I think it was very worthwhile. My french certainly improved and I really enjoyed being immersed in the culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself as well as French/European culture. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again."
A student Middlebury College
"Different family values Different historical perspectives a whole new culture confidence in myself as an independent adult"
Christian B 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
"Definitely worthwhile, but I wish I had the opportunity to integrate into the culture more"
A student Middlebury College
"Cultural experiences"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to travel better. Further developed my independence. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learnt how to do independent field study research and how to write a full report / paper on it (my ISP was a 42 page research paper in Spanish). So yes, most definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"French language skills; local friends; French culture; it was very worthwhile."
Yihao Ding Middlebury College
"I learned a lot, it is impossible to put into a short description but I would definitely say it was worth while. "
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