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 about future career paths"
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"Learned how to travel better. Further developed my independence. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"The most valuable thing I learned from this semester is that education is not only for young people. This might sound naive but I had never met anyone who took classes while working before this semester and it was great to be in the same classes as those who've already had work experiences. They had a lot to offer in the class l..."
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"I enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that this program allowed in terms of independent travel + free time throughout the week. Taking classes alongside Indian students while living with Americans provided balance between cultural exposure + comfort. Though there were moments of frustration or isolation, I am overall very glad t..."
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"Yes, very worthwhile."
Emily A Middlebury College
"i learned how to live on my own and navigate every day issues important to living on your on. It was worth it."
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"I grew a lot in terms of my ability to be independent and to have to tackle new and challenging situations on my own. I was able to travel a lot which was an amazing experience. I also got to meet many other students not just from Sweden but from all around the world which led to many meaningful connections and friendships."
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"I gained reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills, and I learned about my major (International and Global Studies with a regional focus in Latin America) from a different perspective. It was worthwhile. "
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Carina G Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile."
Emily A Middlebury College
"yes, I gained cultural and language skills and a sense of independence. "
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"My host mom will be a lifelong friend. I learned about myself and another culture. Definitely worthwhile!"
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"Yes, my time abroad was worthwhile. I advanced my language skills, made local friends and experienced a rich culture. "
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"I had a great experience during my time abroad. I found that it was definitely worthwhile and would study through the same program if I was to do it again. I think one of the most important parts of the program is the freedom that it gives to students to explore what the host universities have to offer in terms of course offerin..."
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"It was worthwhile. I took classes that are not offered here at Middlebury and had more hands on experience at Dartmouth."
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"I learned so much from my experience abroad, in so many ways. I greatly improved my French skills, but I also learned a lot about myself- how to survive and enjoy a completely different culture and environment. "
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"My Italian skills improved a lot! I also became much more independent."
Hannah Hudson Middlebury College
"i gained a lot of independence. i gained a greater respect for other cultures."
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"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence by living on my own and experience a new culture. I also gained a lot of memories I will cherish"
Kyle Meredith Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about a new place and new people and made great friends. Yes. "
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"I had never spent a significant amount of time abroad, so on top of the academic learning, I was able to get to know a part of the world I had never been exposed to before. I left feeling like I truly knew Oxford. "
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"It was worthwhile but I did learn that it is important to feel happy about your living space because that is essentially supposed to be home. You must feel welcomed at all times!"
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"Yes definitely worthwhile! It was a lot of fun but also challenging in ways that I wouldnt have experienced at my home university. "
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"I learned how to be independent, how to mold myself into a culture, and how to be open and friendly to people who have various motives. It was definitely worthwhile experience. I grew a lot. "
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"I gained experience living in a rural environment and I got the chance to live a much more balanced lifestyle than I do at college."
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