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 greatly improved my skills in Spanish. I became more confident and independent. I grew as a person both socially and academically. "
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"So worthwile, learned so much about how to live/navigate on my own. "
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"I learnt to be more independent, and calmer when things went wrong. Yes, absolutely. "
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"I learned to be independent, living and traveling on my own! Very worthwhile!"
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"It was definitely worthwhile. Incredible, eye opening experience."
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"I learned a great deal from study abroad. I learned much about Danish language and culture, and also grew as a person during this time. Overall, my experience was very worthwhile."
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"I personally, culturally, and academically grew during my time abroad. I was given another perspective on life and was able to take myself out of my American context. I wish I was still abroad!"
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"Yes it was worthwhile. I found what I value in life the most, saftey and stability."
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"Very worthwile and immersive"
Bo L Middlebury College
"Definitely my language skills improved. I really learnt to stay in the moment and appreciate the time I had there. I was definitely worthwhile "
Hiu-Tung Karen L Middlebury College
"perspective, independence, understanding of wide wide world"
Isabelle S Middlebury College
"Gained a sense of perspective on life in the U.S., confidence traveling internationally, and great friends. "
Tommy Crowley Middlebury College
"You can't really sum up what you "gain/learn" on this program in a little text box on an internet survey, but at the most basic level, how to be flexible and go with the flow, and to chose what is right. So incredibly worthwhile."
Annika S Middlebury College
"I learned to develop more my spanish while also learning about the diversity in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is diversed in its people and natural environmental beauty."
Aaron S Middlebury College
"I learned how confident of an independent traveler I was. I also learned many new design skills because I had never taken those classes before. Completely worthwhile for academics and life skills."
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"Yes!!! I have gained a totally new career direction and passions through my time abroad, as well as language skills, understanding of indigenous science, great friendships, and experience living independently. "
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"It was worthwhile overall. I learned about the challenges of living in a new place and the value of speaking the language. "
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"Learned a lot about my self/how to live completely independently in a new city. 100% worthwhile. "
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"I got to feel what it was like to live independently in a city. While it was not encouraged to live in an apartment with other Middlebury students it was the best decision I made. It was a great change of pace to not be in a small-town, living in dorms, and I became much closer with the Middlebury students there."
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"Gained even more cultural experiences, new way of life as well"
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"I made friends, learned how to navigate through a foreign world, and improved my Chinese a lot."
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"So much love for the city and region I lived in. Very worthwhile"
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"Absolutely, it was filled with personal growth and new experiences."
Nadine Nasr Middlebury College
"I learned that I am in control of all parts of my life and the sooner I recognize that, the sooner I can live the life I have always wanted. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"I learned how to have fun and enjoy life. It taught me more about myself as a person than I could have ever learned at Middlebury College. The experience allowed me to step out of the stressful American lifestyle and into a fun, life-loving Australian paradise."
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