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.
"Totally worthwhile. I met so many relatives and learned that I loved the Israeli culture. Had a great experience playing with the university basketball team."
A student Middlebury College
"It was mostly about staying in a different culture and improving language skill rather than learning something serious in an academic area."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to truly take care of myself, and how to thrive out of discomfort. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I have a solid mastery of French. The experience of living in a big city such as Paris for the first time makes you have to adjust. There was so much to gain from the cultural offerings available in the city. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was very much worthwhile. I think being in a new environment can help test certain aspects about yourself. I learned that I can rely on myself for most things (something I don't necessarily do at home). "
A student Middlebury College
"Improving my mathematical maturity. Having confidence in my abilities."
John Anthony Bowllan Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I felt more self-sufficient and independent by the end of it, learned a lot about Chile, and improved my Spanish. I think it is incredible to be able to spend 5 months in a foreign country. "
Adrienne Goldstein Middlebury College
"Independence and the importance of creating your own schedule "
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"I feel that I learned a lot, I got to live in a foreign country on my own, I got to travel, I met a lot of different people. It was worthwhile, though I wonder if it would have been better to only do a semester instead of two since the second felt very repetitive."
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"I learned so much about the British/Scottish Culture as well as made many friendships with people from all over the world. I definitely think that my experience abroad has made me a more independent person. I am so eager to go back to visit Europe!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I don't want to do research in the tropics, but may be interested elsewhere. I also gained a lot of confidence doing field work."
A student Middlebury College
"Despite my deep disappointment with the academic climate in Germany, I found my semester abroad meaningfully worthwhile. I found my self confidence boosted by my ability to run my life in a foreign language, I discovered breathtaking areas of an unfamiliar country and I found myself making unlikely friends with other students fr..."
Stefan Pla Middlebury College
"I learned how to take care of myself and connect with people of different personality types and with different interests in a way I dont really need to at MIddlebury. I also learned to love navigating cities on my own and travelling with a variety of people who I dont necessarily know as well as my friends from home. It was wort..."
A student Middlebury College
"Japan is great! I improved my Japanese and even made some local friends. The food is good, but be careful with spending."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a lovely change of scene, I loved the local area and academic culture, and traveled a lot. It was definitely worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I address challenges. I think it was a worthwhile experience in terms of seeing more of the world but also learning more about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I now have friends from different backgrounds and places, and now I have a place to go back to in Kazakstan if I want. "
Erin C Middlebury College
"I learned how to deal with mental illness and travel on my own. I'm glad I had that experience but I don't want to do it again in the same way."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to adapt to a new living environment; I learned how to cope to uncomfortable situations in a new language; I experienced a beautiful country in which people live, eat, and interact in different manners than I was used to. I made connections with people that I would never have met without this program, especially my..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about independence and being more self-sufficient. The academics and international student body also provided me with new perspectives from which I can approach my studies."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the health system in Chile and how to interact with patients there. I learned less about the history/culture than I had thought I would because I had to invest so much time in my classes. "
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"Talk with your fellow classmates about their art work and art-making process. The university made the point of reminding us that we are all rising professionals, and as such our opinions, thoughts, and dreams truly matter and will one day be a powerful force in moving the art world forward in our society. I learned just as much ..."
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"One of the biggest positives for me was the the classes were a real eye opener into what I wanted to study, and they were incredibly worthwhile. On the cultural side of things it reinforced the idea that people are really the same, as it was pretty easy to connect with students their."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile - gave me a much broader perspective and appreciation for what we have in the US"
A student Middlebury College
"Traveling the Irish countryside gave a cool glimpse into a rural culture that's hard to come by, even in the more remote parts of the state. Irish culture is awesome too."
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