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.
"Learned all about Prague and the Czech Republic, central location allowed me to travel all over."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from my experience. First, I learned a lot about the course material, but more importantly I learned a lot about different cultures and what they prioritize in life. My trip abroad was absolutely worthwhile"
Alexander Winch Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living independently and budgeting myself."
Susanna B Middlebury College
"I gained an much more worldly mindset and perspective. I know can imagine myself living in Europe more long term in the future. It was very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I believe that I not only became a much better reader and writer while at CMRS, but was also given the opportunity to mature intellectually in a way distinct from the rest of my experiences in college. The encouragement given by both staff and fellow students to engage with topics which I found interesting helped me to 'come out..."
A student Middlebury College
"Spending a significant amount of time in a different culture is absolutely worthwhile. You learn so much about yourself and your home culture as much as the culture and place you are immersed in. I certainly grew through this opportunity."
A student Middlebury College
"I made a lot of American friends from other colleges that I still hang out with. I also learned how to write an 8 page essay in 3 hours which I think will help me going into senior year. I learned to work and study material at a new level and became a much stronger writer. I also had the opportunity to travel around other countr..."
Jill Staufer Middlebury College
"It would do this program a hundred times again. During my stay in Copenhagen, I was able to travel with friends to Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Holland, Finland!, Portugal, and Belgium. I learned more about Europe, living in a welfare state, architecture, and making foreign friends for a lifetime than I could have ever..."
A student Middlebury College
"I became a much better writer and researcher during my time abroad, learned about English history, literature and culture and gained valuable culture understandings of the U.K."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a meaningful experience. Having lived in Germany for 8 years, I was able to easily adapt to the environment and make new friends with the locals."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"Really got to experience life at Oxford—felt integrated into the student community"
A student Middlebury College
"100% would do it again. Best 4 months ever"
Jackson Bramley Middlebury College
"It was certainly worthwhile. Aside from developed skills of independence and assimilation in a foreign culture, being abroad in Prague and traveling throughout central Europe opened my eyes to many different cultures, historical landmarks, and different countrys' deep rooted histories. Overall, both culturally and intellectual..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned Danish and fell in love with the city of Copenhagen."
Alderik van der Heyde Middlebury College
"I learned more Spanish and how to be more independent "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, the experience - especially in retrospect - has formed my cultural awareness, and is constantly affecting my personal choices and life direction. "
Noah B Middlebury College
"My experience was very worthwhile. I noted the downfalls because I believe other students should have an idea of what they're getting themselves into, but none of the pitfalls were a huge problem for me. I enjoyed my classes, loved the country, and made amazing friends. I highly recommend a similar experience to other culturally..."
Sarah K Middlebury College
"My year abroad expanded my world literarily, literally, and personally. It was more than worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"YES. Prague rules."
Alicia W Middlebury College
"Besides improving my German language skills, I also learned how to organize my time academically and recreationally."
A student Middlebury College
"I felt that my study abroad experiences was one of the most rewarding aspects of my college life thus far. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, and the ability to live amidst such warm, kind and open people, be a part of a family and forge lifelong relationships, partake in a diverse and evolving culture, take classes with esteemed..."
Lily Khin V Middlebury College
"FRIENDS, PERSPECTIVE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, FAMILY, MOST WORTHWHILE THING IVE EVER DONE"
A student Middlebury College
"I loved studying abroad in Australia and expanding my personal view on the world. Definitely a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and so far it's been really helpful. "
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