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 gained a confidence for trying the new and foreign. it was incredibly worthwhile"
Noah S Middlebury College
"Learned a tremendous amount about Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhism in general, and the issues that are facing the transition of Buddhism to Western cultures. In addition, learned how to live on my own in a developing foreign country. One of the most worthwhile things I have ever done in my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much and gained so many genuine, lifelong friends from all over the US. So worthwhile. I recommend to EVERYONE!"
Charlotte P Middlebury College
"So worthwhile. The shore component on Tahiti, Mo'orea, and Huahine, as well as our many port stops, allowed us to meet individuals and truly experience the place, particularly due to Dr. Josiane DiGiorgio, who was the most wonderful professor and lived on the island of Huahine. Furthermore, the opportunity to learn to sail an..."
A student Middlebury College
"Through being vastly removed from my comfort zone, I learned how to live an everyday life totally independently. The school itself was not too challenging, but that enhanced the cultural aspect of living in Prague and allowed for more adventures, such as travelling."
Jonathan C Middlebury College
"It was honestly a life changing experience. To be able to live on my own in a foreign country was so cool and a huge change from American university. I loved being able to travel every weekend. I highly recommend that anyone who can go abroad, does. "
Chloe N Middlebury College
"I learned to ask for help. It was worthwhile. It was a space you wanted to learn more of and so it pushed you to go out of your way and immerse yourself. "
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
"I learned more about our world outside of America."
A student Middlebury College
"Great leaps in my language ability and confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I definitely grew as a person first and foremost. You really get a glimpse of what your life could be like once you've finished university living."
Daniel S Middlebury College
"I gained a new understanding of Spanish culture, which is completely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I really enjoyed my experience in Copenhagen. My host family was amazing, and I made some great friends at DIS, all of whom I keep in touch with. I learned a lot, and appreciated being able to take mostly design classes, some of which I would have not had the opportunity to take otherwise. Overall, studying abroad is an exciting..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a fantastic experience that I wish I could do again. I learned a lot about living independently and making my own choices. I absolutely loved living in a foreign country and trying to figure out ways to communicate despite the obvious language barrier although most Czech people speak English."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! It helped me to put life in the US into perspective--I found that I like aspects of British and European life more than aspects of American life, which was enlightening. "
A student Middlebury College
"To soak in every day! Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I gained a lot of confidence in myself and really grew in my independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I really enjoyed being in Sri Lanka and being surrounded by loving, warm-hearted, and positive individuals. I learned a great deal from my courses and had the chance to witness what I was learning outside of them. It was definitely a very worthwhile experience!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and responsible living alone in a foreign country."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself and so much about the joy of travel and the outdoors. "
Isabelle Tabah Middlebury College
"Improved conversational fluency, made friends and connectionism Taiwan. It was worth it. "
A student Middlebury College
"Independance, a new language"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about time management"
Yining Z Middlebury College
"I became more independent and became more comfortable doing things on my own in a new city. I learned how to cook for myself daily as I was used to the meal plan at Middlebury and I learned how to budget while also having a fantastic time."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes! It was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life! "
Shannon G Middlebury College
