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.
"Yes, very worthwhile. "
Keith Benjamin H Middlebury College
"Beyond academics, I learned about English history and culture, about shopping and cooking for oneself, about independent travel, etc."
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"Living in a European city was a great cultural experience."
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"It was definitely worthwhile, though the academics were disappointing. "
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"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 ..."
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"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 learned that there are many other fields that I would find interesting in my study."
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"Cultural understanding, more fluid speaking, good break from home institution, good people and relationships, academics. VERY worthwhile."
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"I became more independent, learned how to allocate my time, etc."
Alexander L Deutsch Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own."
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"My experience abroad was worthwhile. My language skills improved and I learned a great deal about Moroccan culture and history."
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"I definitely became more independent. "
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"The experience has shaped thoughts on my career path and the way development works in general. Definitely worthwhile"
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"My experience was definitely worthwhile, I was able to learn about and immerse myself in Danish culture while exposing myself to various other European sights and cultures."
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"Because I had much free time outside of the architecture school, I got to work out, go to activities/events I was interested in, get to know people, and explore Ireland a lot. The course load was not too heavy, so my time at UCD feels more like a gap semester than college. I really appreciate the chance to escape the "big bubble..."
Ke Yu Middlebury College
"So much more worldly and educated about Europe"
Jory Makin Middlebury College
"I learnt to cook and most of all I feel very confident in my Italian."
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"We all learn about the world, but it is a privilege to get to experience the world. "
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"Social skills, sense of what actually matters in my life"
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"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 a lot about the local culture and Australia in general. Also gained the confidence to travel alone and to work through uncomfortable/unfamiliar situations. Very worth it, both the incredible experiences and the more difficult ones."
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"i learned that adjustment is difficult but it was worthwhile"
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"It was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about a new culture, and actually living there (as opposed to just visiting) helped me look at my experiences in the US from a different perspective too."
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"I gained a lot of insight about myself, independence, a sense of calm, what I care about and what is not worth caring about, my role as an American citizen in the global world, the pros and cons of development; I expanded my view of the world and what is important to its continued success; what success means and is is so depende..."
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