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 would say more confidence to speak in English. I was very timid in Spanish due to my language ability."
A student Middlebury College
"The academic experience at Oxford is amazing. It is definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"DIS gave me exactly what I was looking for in terms of studying in a city and learning from its architecture. I knew that along with that I was going to be lonely and miss home, but I thought the education would be worth it, and it definitely was. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my resiliency, which made it very worthwhile."
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
"I learned a ton of Spanish but also how to handle myself in a completely foreign culture."
A student Middlebury College
"It is hard to qualify what I learned in four months abroad in just a few lines, especially having just gotten back. I think my answer to this question will develop as I reintegrate. Academically, I learned a great deal about the historical and present political context of Chile, the education system, and the society as a whole. ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Academic things"
A student Middlebury College
"Everything. Yes worth the money"
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 got a lot of life experience and a great overview of the health network globally as well as how policy is developed. It was worth it as I made some very great friends and loved working on/presenting my independent study project."
Eleanor C Middlebury College
"To elaborate on the question of whether or not I would choose the same program, I am very torn between whether or not I would choose to do the Duke program again or to direct enroll. I think there are a lot of benefits to direct enrolling, but I wanted the coddling of the Duke program. They do so much for you, and I knew so litt..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the world being exposed to different people from around the world. I would love to go back to Europe again."
JD B Middlebury College
"I learned that I love Medieval literature (and that I hate Quorn). It also gave me the space to figure out a few things about my life and my future that I don't think I would have (or at least not in the same time frame) if I hadn't gone"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained lots of nursing skills, dealing with patients in a professional capacity mostly, also I learned a lot about my ability to deal with stress and what kinds of things tend to stress me out. I learned a lot about Chilean history and culture as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to cook, how to live on my own, how to navigate on public transportation in Amsterdam, how to bike through Amsterdam and how to live without my best friends and family"
Eliza smallwood Middlebury College
"Cultural understanding, more fluid speaking, good break from home institution, good people and relationships, academics. VERY worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Ues."
Tony H Middlebury College
"Great cultural experience, a lot of traveling"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a great deal of maturity and independence studying abroad, expanding my horizons and shaping my perspective. I would highly recommend living and learning in another country to anyone who has the opportunity to do so."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to explore and live in a beautiful part of the world and meet lots of great people."
Nicholas U Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I gained an understanding of ES issues (ecology, sustainability, environmental ethics, biology). I also gained by meeting new people and living in a new place."
A student 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
"Opened my eyes to opportunities on a global scale"
Alice Butler Middlebury College
"I think it was very worthwhile. My french certainly improved and I really enjoyed being immersed in the culture. "
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