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 so much both academically and about myself. There was a great deal of "experiential learning" which I think was the most beneficial. "
Molly H Middlebury College
"Yes, it broadened my world view and made me more confident in my independence."
Robert C Middlebury College
"Yes. Great experience to be abroad, see England."
Brian F Middlebury College
"Even though I have been back for almost two months, I still cant really wrap my head around everything that it meant. It was monumental - but not necessarily in a good way. It made me think - maybe too much. "
Hannah S Middlebury College
"Yes"
Dylan W Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile"
Sarah C Middlebury College
"Yes ! Very worthwhile! I learned how to be much more independent and easy going! I am much more culturally aware. I had never really traveled before this and it has opened my eyes. I will definitely be traveling more in the future! "
Sarah S Middlebury College
"I had a great time abroad. Living abroad made me a learn a lot about myself as well as British culture. I can't wait to go back to England."
Melanie H Middlebury College
"Yes, it was extremely worthwhile. I learned how to be completely independent - paying rent, cooking for myself, paying for utilities, balancing schoolwork and travel, without anyone checking in on me or telling me what to do. We planned our own trips and I found a strength inside me while summiting Mt. Doom or hiking on the acti..."
Phoebe C Middlebury College
"Yes, I have learned more about myself and European culture than I could have ever imagined."
Chase D Middlebury College
"The most important insight I discovered from my program was my realization that I can live in a city, and they are not nearly as overwhelming to me. Living there gave me confidence in the abilities that I already have."
Lauren D Middlebury College
"It was more than worthwhile. I cannot explain it in words. It was one of the best experiences of my life. If i could have stayed for year, I definitely would have stayed."
Kelsanah K Middlebury College
"YES! Huge personal growth and confidence in my ability to live independently and adapt to whatever comes my way. I certainly plan on going back. "
Melissa M Middlebury College
"absolutely. so much more independent. learned how to loosen up and have fun. great break from middlebury programs which force immersion down your throat (according to friends). i just enjoy life more and am a lot happier as a person after the experience. "
Liza W Middlebury College
"It was the most amazing 4 months of my entire life. I was truly able to live in a different country and experience a different way of life. This forced and allowed me to grow into a much stronger, independent, and cultured individual. I learned an incredibly deal about myself and can't wait to do something like this again. "
Charlotte H Middlebury College
"Living and learning abroad is tough. I think I am most glad I got to broaden my academic interests through my time in Copenhagen but I don't think Denmark and I fit together well. There are too many things I like about America for me to think about staying for longer in Scandinavia. I also did not find the culture attractive or ..."
Jonah M Middlebury College
"Definately!"
Spencer L Middlebury College
"Yes, my experience living alone in a foreign city was invaluable."
Andrew E Middlebury College
"I became more responsible and better at taking initiative. It has also made me a more adventurous and outgoing person, because I had to do everything on my own will if I wanted to have any fun. I gained an interesting perspective on how people treat life on the other side of the world, and it will forever affect how I live my li..."
Jeff D Middlebury College
"YES. The study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. It made me realize that I could live abroad for the rest of my life and be very happy with it. It's made me reconsider my future plans of always living on the east coast and being able to potentially consider a career at a job with an office in Sydney. "
Marissa H Middlebury College
"I gained work and Hill experience and research experience. It has confirmed my academic interests and future plans, and will be a great thing to have on my resume as I search for summer internships and future jobs. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was overall an amazing experience that's really hard to encapsulate in these questions. Everyone should do a program that puts them out of their comfort zone like this one does."
Stuart F Middlebury College
"The other kids in the program made my experience fun and exciting because my housing made it somewhat difficult to integrate with Danes"
Dustin W Middlebury College
"yes - invaluable global and cultural exposure that I will never forget."
Johnny P Middlebury College
"Yes, I learned independence, time management, and friendship. It was a school focused on English. I was able to figure out my thesis project based on the modernism class I took. "
Salena C Middlebury College
