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 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
"Learned to travel. Yes. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton of Spanish but also how to handle myself in a completely foreign culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about myself, my passions, my strengths, and my needs. It was nice learning how to thrive in a foreign environment, and to do something out of my comfort zone. More than academic or social experiences, I think the personal experience of going through this process helped me grow a lot as a person."
A student Middlebury College
"undoubtedly worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what I (actually want to) value/ missed and appreciate while I was away, became more independent - learning how to cook, travel, etc. on my own, made a lot of new friends (didn't go abroad with any because I wanted to do my own thing), pushed myself out of my comfort zone ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved my study abroad experience, but I wish that my academic performance reflected my experiences."
Emily W Middlebury College
"Cultural understanding, more fluid speaking, good break from home institution, good people and relationships, academics. VERY worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal from this experience. I learned about the politics and culture of Britain, and how Britain differs and compares to America. I learned about other European and non-European countries from friends, which was very interesting and beneficial. I learned more about how America is viewed by people in other parts ..."
Sarah Nelson Middlebury College
"I became more independent, learned how to allocate my time, etc."
Alexander L Deutsch Middlebury College
"I learned that there are many other fields that I would find interesting in my study."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel, how to live on my own, and how to improvise. I feel like the experience helped me grow up a lot, while also being extremely liberating."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile"
Sarah C Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of geology and got to live in a foreign country. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"We all learn about the world, but it is a privilege to get to experience the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"The experience has shaped thoughts on my career path and the way development works in general. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my Spanish a great amount and I made friends for life. The program was definitely worthwhile. "
Nora Dahl Middlebury College
"A broader perpsective and an understanding of different worldviews. I also realized that the world is a complicated and difficult place and that "
A student Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was worthwhile. My language skills improved and I learned a great deal about Moroccan culture and history."
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
"A stronger sense of independence, a different reason to love my major, good friends, a Danish family to visit, new cool sights that I saw. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more social and independent "
Luna Rodriguez grieve Middlebury College
"I now know that I want to live abroad some day. I fell in love with the culture and the way of life that I adopted while I was away. And I met some British students which was really cool. "
A student Middlebury College
"Beyond academics, I learned about English history and culture, about shopping and cooking for oneself, about independent travel, etc."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile. "
Keith Benjamin H Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, though the academics were disappointing. "
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