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.
"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."
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
"Learned a lot about Europe and international relations"
A student Middlebury College
"I honed my language skills and acclimated to another culture; but I also understand more fully now of who I am and where I come from with this new reference point from abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live very independently"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I've learned a lot about my own process but also got a glimpse at what being an academic would look like."
A student Middlebury College
"It opened my world to new ways of perceiving and thinking and exposed me to a ton of art. I also made some really close friends. Definitely worthwhile."
Lev Snyder Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, I grew academically, made new connections, and was exposed to a whole new culture different to any I had ever experienced."
A student 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
"I picked up a greater respect for a foreign culture and different way of life. It was truly rewarding. "
Dominick Tanoh Middlebury College
"Lots of travel and new insight into academics through the options of elective classes"
A student Middlebury College
"I became a lot more independent and confident in my ability to navigate. I am very happy I went abroad. I think it was very important for my personal growth."
A student Middlebury College
"I integrated and associated with Jordanian and Arab culture in new and profound ways. Although this was difficult as a female, it was also enlightening and worthwhile."
Cassandra Middlebury College
"I learned to think in a new way and greatly improved my writing."
Claire Moy Middlebury College
"I learned a lot more about being independent and gained a lot of empathy for people who live in a language that is not their native tongue. It's hard!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about Aus. Also learned a bunch about different perspectives in politics and philosophy that are less American. Went traveling a fair amount which was amazing. SE Asia and NZ were great."
A student Middlebury College
" Yes, I acknowledge that my language skills improved, but I wish I had made a more significant social impact. The volunteer assignment they chose for me didn't feel worthwhile in that regard."
cleo b Middlebury College
"The main take away was that I got to experience living on my own in Europe which was not easy at all and that I got to travel all over Europe."
Logan Wright Middlebury College
"I gained a confidence in myself and a better understading of what goals I have for my academic career. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to spend time and study on my own and pushed myself to integrate into a new academic setting. "
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile. My ISP gave me many research connections. "
A student Middlebury College
"Got to see how most of the world lives, got experience writing proposals and doing my own research. "
Michael K Middlebury College
"I gained confidence, biology skills, and the ability to navigate in social situations where culture and language are not my own."
A student Middlebury College
"Travel experience."
Jessica T Middlebury College
"living internationally; global perspective"
Samuel S Middlebury College
