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.
"Independence, culture (mostly by traveling to various European cultures), topics from my coursework, and how to interact in a culture with people who have different values."
Katherine Beebe Middlebury College
"Language skills and a lot about the culture. Very worthwhile. "
Karina Zyatitsky Middlebury College
"Studying abroad is a worthwhile experience, especially if your aim is to learn a language. "
Sara Gilmore Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of the differences in British and American universities, got a taste for British culture, really developed my research, writing, and discussion skills, and had a lot of fun. "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. I improved my Spanish significantly, learned a lot about a new culture, and navigated living in a big city for the first time (in a different language)"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about European cultures and much from my coursework. Yes it was."
A student Middlebury College
"It was most definitely worth while - having the opportunity to broaden your world view is, I think, important. "
A student Middlebury College
"I enjoyed living with a host family - my Spanish improved significantly. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of Italian culture. I also greatly improved my Italian by speaking to my roommates and getting a taste of all the different regional dialects."
Arturo Simental Middlebury College
"A new perspective and an opportunity to travel around Europe. It was 100% worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own (cooking for myself, etc) and how to be comfortable in a new place."
Katherine Novey Middlebury College
"Yes, I gained valuable experience living independently and adjusting to a new school and new country. I met a lot of great people and learned things in courses that I wouldn’t have been able to take at my home university. It was also an incredible opportunity to travel around Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained very valuable experience speaking with native Spanish speakers that were my age. I learned lots about myself as well that I would not have gained were I not a Hispanic student. It was quite a worthwhile experience!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to chill more. It has advantages and disadvantages."
searidang pa Middlebury College
"Yes! I can now write a 7-page paper in no time! "
Rand Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I took classes that are not offered here at Middlebury and had more hands on experience at Dartmouth."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained vast knowledge of another culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent in a city and also how to plan international trips and budget them"
A student Middlebury College
"An engineering degree. I hope it will be worth the fifth year, but I'm optimistic."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being independent and managing my own schedule whilst being worthwhile. I also learned that I love the UK because of my experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I've become a better writer!"
A student Middlebury College
"I built a relationship with a very old woman who i love. and i spoke a ton of russian. and i learned to survive in a place that is nothing like my home. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to take a condensed course and how to study quickly and efficiently. This was a worthwhile skill. I also learned how a European culture is different from America."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned some of the Moroccan dialect and about Moroccan culture. It was in some ways, in others--no."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile and I learned a lot about myself outside of my everyday life "
A student Middlebury College
