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 how to function on my own and live in a city. My language skills also improved drastically. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became a more confident, independent person. Gained a greater cultural understanding of Korea, became more adventurous, and made some really cool friends around the world. "
Michele Young Middlebury College
"Gained an insight into foreign cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about Sweden and Swedish culture as well as how important it is to get outside of your comfort zone!"
Molly Dorion Middlebury College
"A wealth of memories, better language skills, and a greater appreciation for different cultures"
Kemal G Middlebury College
"I learned how to support myself and interact with strangers. You will grow a bunch if you study abroad and will meet some of your best friends."
A student Middlebury College
"best semester of my life. learned a ton about myself and how to travel and be independent as well as how to deal with different types of stress that are not associated with academics (which is the type of stress that I usually encounter at Middlebury). I also fostered some incredible friendships that will last for a lifetime"
Alexa Comai Middlebury College
"I learned about another country and improved my skills as a researcher. It was 110% worth it."
Gabriel Lefkowitz Middlebury College
"Aside from the coursework, living in a foreign country was a very unique and great experience. Furthermore the ability to easily and relatively cheaply travel throughout Europe made the experience very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I really learned how to take care of myself isolated from Family and how to surf. Yes"
Tyler D Bass Middlebury College
"This program was incredible. In addition to gaining extensive knowledge about Buddhism, I gained so much insight into myself, my beliefs, and the way that I think about the world. "
Jonah H Middlebury College
"yes, met a lot of new people and was able to travel a lot"
A student Middlebury College
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will Brossman Middlebury College
"I gained a great appreciation for that part of the world and the beautiful landscape. I also felt like I lived a very healthy and exciting lifestyle"
jack Hoelzer Middlebury College
"My writing, editing, and research skills improved immensely. I can now skim through several books, identify important arguments and thoughts, and compose a 7-8 page paper in one week. I made new friends, played frisbee, talked to people with different views than my own, and made connections for life. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was a worldly experience, I gained confidence in traveling and meeting new people, a great knowledge of czech culture and european history, and I will forever love of Europe and can't wait to be back!"
Abbie Rosenbaum Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in an uncomfortable situation in a new city. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Love, compassion, and tolerance/acceptance for all things. South Africa Study Abroad redefined my definition of happiness and internal peace. The true method of knowledge is experiment. "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a new perspective of the world"
Michael D Middlebury College
"Improved my Spanish a ton, learned about Spanish culture and got a more worldly perspective"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worth it and I wish I could have stayed for another semester. I learned more independence living in an apartment and how to make new friends in an unfamiliar setting. "
epack Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently and fulfillingly in China. "
Travis Wayne Sanderson Middlebury College
"Super worthwhile, gained a lot of knowledge about Eastern Europe and also learned a lot about how I can be independent and navigate a foreign country. "
A student Middlebury College
"Morehouse stands upon its rich history, which it instills in each student. An powerful and unique place."
Jay S Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile"
Chris Bradbury Middlebury College
